Bobby Jindal: Republican who brought creationism into schools to join election

Louisiana governor can point to a singular achievement as he announces run for president: allowing theories like 'intelligent design' to be taught in public schools

His refusal to endorse evolution hardly distinguishes him from the other Republican presidential hopefuls, but Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal can point to an unmatched achievement as he formally kicks off his campaign: signing a law that paved the way for creationism to be taught in schools.

Jindal, who will announce his White House bid at a rally near New Orleans on Wednesday, signed the Louisiana Science Education Act into law in 2008. It was his first year as governor.