One day after being shouted down by protesters in Shreveport, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is sticking by his plan to not veto the bill that gives state lawmakers a big raise. But, he is expressing hope that his veto may be unnecessary.
Jindal says he hopes the judicial system will confirm what some analysts believe, that the payraise is unconstitutional.
"I'm not a judge, but I hope they're right," said Jindal.
Listen to Jindal:
The state constitution defines a legislator's work as part-time, but supporters of the bill argued lawmakers required a full-time salary.
Jindal says he won't veto the payraise, but will keep a tighter rein on the legislature in the future.
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