Jindal Says He Won’t Be Veep Pick Ahead of McCain Trip to La.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) denied that he will join the Republican ticket amid speculation that John McCain will soon announce his running mate.

“Well — and let me be clear: I have said in every private and public conversation, I’ve got the job that I want,” Jindal said on Fox News on Wednesday. “And I’ll say again on air: I’m not going to be the vice presidential nominee or vice president. I’m going to help Sen. McCain get elected, as governor of Louisiana.

He continued: “And I want to help him get elected. I think his positions on cutting taxes, securing our country on drilling and energy independence are the right positions for Louisiana, for America. I’ll continue to support him as governor of Louisiana.”

McCain, however, will fly to Jindal’s state on Wednesday night, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Campaign officials confirmed McCain’s trip but they did not offer any more details.