Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal told Fox News on Wednesday he will not run for vice president on the Republican ticket. Jindal's comments come amidst speculation that John McCain [Images] might announce his running mate choice soon.

The Louisiana governor told "FOX & Friends" that he'd be "surprised" if the McCain campaign came down with a decision this week. And he threw water on the buzz about his own chances.

"Let me be clear: I have said in every private and public conversation, I've got the job that I want. And I'll say again on air: I'm not going to be the vice presidential nominee or vice president. I'm going to help Senator McCain get elected, as governor of Louisiana," Jindal told the programme.

"I look forward to continuing to be governor of Louisiana. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to improve our state. We've cut six taxes but we've got a lot more work to do right here in Louisiana. � I've never talked to the senator about the vice presidency or his thoughts on selecting the vice president," he told the channel.