Jindal Backs Away from Common Core

“Looking to bolster his national image ahead of a likely 2016 presidential bid, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) is hitching his wagon to the growing movement against the nationwide school standards known as Common Core, which have become a lightning rod for the tea party and other conservative activists,” the Washington Times reports.

Chuck Todd: “It wasn’t very long ago that many of these GOP Govs were pushing for GOV-led standards a la Common Core, now they are against.”