The 10 Most Powerful People in Obama's Washington
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Bobby Jindal
Governor of Louisiana
No star shone as brightly after Obama's election as Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's. He is a youthful, vibrant conservative whose Indian heritage displayed in living color the GOP's diversity. Then he stood in front of a teleprompter to answer Obama's State of the Union address, and it all blew up. But he's coming back and fighting Obama on major issues as he toys with a 2012 presidential run. One example: He's among a few governors refusing to accept federal stimulus money, and he has pledged to veto any legislation involving it. "He's a solid conservative and an ideas and solutions factory," says a friend.
What Do You Think?
Who do you think are the top power players in Obama's Washington? And who in the opposition holds the most influence?