(AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal sparked upheaval in the usually behind-the-scenes wrangling for House speaker when he backed Lake Charles Republican Chuck Kleckley for the job Wednesday.
A governor’s support for legislative leaders traditionally is the deciding factor in who gets the jobs when the new terms begin. The House speaker and Senate president are regularly chosen without any opposition after getting a governor’s endorsement.
But Lafayette Republican Joel Robideaux accused Jindal of pressuring lawmakers to support Kleckley.