Let 's be honest : Jindal does n't really hate the federal government ; he wants to run it . Louisiana Gov . The state of Louisiana, which has a population of about 5 million, is home to the largest concentration of oil refineries in North America. John Avlon : Jindal is not dealing with the root of the problem , which is GOP policies . Saying GOP must stop being `` the stupid party '' is a diagnosis but not a prescription , Avlon says . Avlon : Confronting the impulse to pander to social conservative populists is necessary .
Louisiana Gov . The state of Louisiana, which has a population of about 5 million, is home to the largest concentration of oil refineries in North America. John Avlon : Jindal is not dealing with the root of the problem , which is GOP policies . Saying GOP must stop being `` the stupid party '' is a diagnosis but not a prescription , Avlon says . Avlon : Confronting the impulse to pander to social conservative populists is necessary .