Bobby Jindal delivered the Republican response to President Obama's speech tonight. We couldn't have picked a better person to represent this new era of conservatism. Although the Governor of Louisiana has some room to grow with his oratorical skills, it was a clear representation of conservatism and set the right tone for the party.

Jindal said that, "In the end, it comes down to an honest and fundamental disagreement about the proper role of government. We oppose the national Democratic view that says the way to strengthen our country is to increase dependence on government. We believe the way to strengthen our country is to restrain spending in Washington, to empower individuals and small businesses to grow our economy and create jobs."

"In recent years, these distinctions in philosophy became less clear -- our party got away from its principles. Tonight, on behalf of our leaders in Congress and my fellow Republican governors, I say this: Our party is determined to regain your trust."

We think they can do just that, especially with people like Bobby leading the way. It's going to take a new sensibility, and less partisan bickering, to gain the trust of young voters. It's statements like this by Jindal that give us hope:

"So where we agree, Republicans must be the president's strongest partners. And where we disagree, Republicans have a responsibility to be candid and offer better ideas for a path forward."