McCain-Jindal spotted in New Orleans, VP rumors denied

McCain in New Orleans:

Surrounded by gutted homes in the Lower 9th Ward, Sen. John McCain promised Thursday that the federal government won't be so slow after the next big storm.

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee toured a residential street with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican, before addressing about 50 activists, journalists and Hurricane Katrina survivors in front of a church.

"Never again will we experience such mishandling of natural disasters and the suffering that ensues from it," McCain said. "There are so many lessons that … need to be learned." (USA Today)

Bobby Jindal, for his part, said he wasn't considering or remotely expecting the VP spot. Instead:

"I intend to be governor for four years and run for a second term," Jindal said.
Jindal’s national profile will rise again next week with an appearance on "The Tonight Show" on Monday and in front of the National Press Club in Washington on May 2. (The Daily Advertiser)

Hey, I'm free May 2nd. Maybe I should check it out.