WASHINGTON (CNN) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday that he is taking a major step toward seeking the Republican presidential nomination by establishing a committee to formally explore a White House bid.
The creation of an exploratory committee will allow Jindal to raise money to pay for activities such as political travel as he considers whether to join a crowded GOP presidential primary field. Jindal’s campaign launched a website promoting the Louisiana governor’s possible candidacy ahead of the official announcement.
“If I run, my candidacy will be based on the idea that the American people are ready to try a dramatically different direction,” Jindal said in a news release. “Not a course correction, but a dramatically different path.”
Jindal, who is polling in the low single digits, says he will make a final decision about whether to run after Louisiana’s legislative session ends June 11.
