The Times - Picayune of New Orleans reported he spent $ 1.8 million in 2011 on campaigns . `` All of it was n't spent on travel or what not , '' Teepell said , pointing out that about $ 600,000 was spent on a public awareness campaign after Jindal 's education reform policies elicited a lawsuit from the Department of Justice . He spent money on traveling , fundraising as well as public awareness campaigns . The Louisiana governor is widely considered to be a presidential hopeful .
The Times - Picayune of New Orleans reported he spent $ 1.8 million in 2011 on campaigns . He spent money on traveling , fundraising as well as public awareness campaigns . The Louisiana governor is widely considered to be a presidential hopeful .