Tucker defends Jindal over national travel

(AP) — House Speaker Jim Tucker on Monday defended Gov. Bobby Jindal against critics who say the governor spends too much time out of state, giving speeches and holding fundraisers. Tucker said "it just boggles my mind sometimes" that Jindal is attacked for traveling the country, after former Gov. Mike Foster was criticized for the opposite — not traveling enough — during his two terms. Tucker, referring to Jindal's possible ambitions in national politics, said Jindal is right to travel and tell the rest of the country about Louisiana.