Al Gore Might Yet Join 2008 Contenders!!!!!!!!!

[janx]

"I appreciate that buzz, but he's not running for president," insists Michael Feldman, a former vice presidential adviser who is helping promote the film and Mr. Gore's new book on which it is based. "He has been spending a considerable amount of time trying to educate people about the issue of global warming," and won't talk about politics "right now," Mr. Feldman says.

The demurrals aren't persuasive to some Democrats, including former Clinton-Gore White House insiders. "I do know that he's thinking about it. I know for a fact," a former adviser says. "He's talked to people about the pros and cons."

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB114704312621046146-4HqnXEVGYM4A4juVE_JegpbSn9c_20060606.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top

[IndyOp]

1. This is what I feel about the possibility of Gore 2008:

Woo-hoo**Woo-hoo**Woo-hoo**Woo-hoo**Woo-hoo**Woo-hoo**

[janx]

2. He's a giant! A visionary!

Be sure to read the article--it's a good one.

[roguevalley]

27. he's on the environment. that makes him king for me.

[Fridays Child]

3. I'll dance with you, on that hope...

[mdmc]

5. This 1996 and 2000 Nader voter

would love to vote for the new, new Al Gore in 2008!

[janx]

11. You're not the only one.

I've spoken to others.

[LiberalEsto]

4. He is our rightful president

Not that little pretender squatting in the White House.

[wakeme2008]

6. I'll join the dance

[Warpy]

7. We'll see. One whiff of DLC involvement in his campaign

will lose him my support, period, because that will mean he is incapable of learning from past mistakes, and his campaign in 2000 was a blunder of colossal proportions, leading to a race that was close enough for Idiot's backers to steal.

Those DLC handlers and that DLC platform are both deal breakers.

[NYCGirl]

8. He is capable of learning from past mistakes:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2002/06/29/gore-retreat.htm

[janx]

10. I seriously think he might do it! n/t

[janx]

15. Is that pic from one of Al and Tipper's crazy Halloweens?

I used to have a pic on the fridge of the two of them dressed as mummies. :rofl:

[NYCGirl]

16. Yep, it's a Halloween costume — he tells the story about it in this video:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-29385328971143264&q=al+gore

[janx]

17. Rats--my audio's out...

:(

But I guessed that's what it was. Those two are rascals!

[JNelson6563]

29. Great video!

Thanks for posting, I enjoyed it a lot!! :toast:

[derby378]

32. *yawn*

As far as I'm concerned, 2000 was his only chance to get it right. Now we need to look to the future of not only the nation, but also the party.

[janx]

9. If anyone knows that, it's Gore himself. n/t

[IndyOp]

12. It's fine with me if he takes $ from the DLC -- *not* consultants -

Holy Freakin' Hell - NOT THE DEM CONSULTANTS!!!

:scared: :scared: :scared:

[janx]

14. From the article:

There would be no small irony in Mr. Gore re-emerging with a crusade against global warming. In 2000, he played down the issue he had so long been identified with in Congress, on his consultants' advice. They feared the younger Bush, like his father, would use the issue to reinforce an image of Mr. Gore as a bloodless wonk, and make it a jobs question for voters in swing industrial and coal-mining states. "The campaign took this issue off the table and robbed him of seeming 'big' and visionary," says former Clinton White House Chief of Staff John Podesta. "I think he regrets that."

[Admiral Loinpresser]

28. Straight from the horse's mouth:

Al Gore denies the charge that he de-emphasized climate change in 2000. After hearing Bill Maher (and others) repeatedly criticize him for supposedly not talking about it, I decided to do a little research. IMO, the best way is to check a random stump speech (which is typically the exact same speech delivered countless times), his nomination acceptance speech at the convention and his speech when he declares his candidacy. I did that and found that Gore was right. For example in his acceptance speech global warming was the second issue mentioned (after the economy). It was given prominence in the other speeches as well. If you want to look for yourself, you can go to AlGore.org and select "Resources" on the top bar. Also, Gore re-issued Earth In The Balance in the summer of 2000, hardly something he would do if he wanted to de-emphasize that issue. I think it's more MSM BS.

Here is Gore's answer in a recent Newsweek interview with Eleanor Clift:

Eleanor Clift: In 2000 and in 1988 when you ran, you really didn't talk about the environment that much. I think you were counseled that it was not a good issue. Any regrets about that?

AG: That's the conventional wisdom that I want to challenge because in both cases I talked about it extensively. And to take 2000 as an example, there were numerous speeches and events and proposals and multipoint plans that were not considered news, and if a tree falls in the forest and it's not heard, then later on people think it didn't happen. John Kerry went thru a very similar experience in '04 because the way the issue has been covered has been plagued with some of the adjectives that you began with-it's marginal, it's arcane, it's irrelevant, ridiculous-and so if a daily news cycle is devoted to that issue, then one candidate has his message out there and the other is mysteriously missing.

There's another factor that's often overlooked in 2000. Then governor George W. Bush publicly pledged to regulate CO2 emissions and to forcibly, with the rule of law, reduce them-and publicly said "this is a serious problem and I will deal with it." Now, the other way that issues get covered in the media is if there's conflict, and if there's a sharp difference. And one is tempted to conclude that Rove crafted those positions that were immediately abandoned after the election-in the first week after the inauguration, the first week-one is tempted to conclude that Rove wrote those positions in order to take
from that issue any sense of contrast or conflict and thereby make it non-newsworthy. It certainly had that effect, whether it was intentional or not. I can't look into their hearts-I'll let the grand jury do that.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that.

http://truthout.org/docs_2006/042906A.shtml

[Samantha]

48. You have nothing to worry about

The DLC is solidly behind Hillary. Hillary and Gore have been at each other's political throats since 1992. When the starting gates were thrown open for the 2004 presidential race, Gore publicly broke with the DLC (or vice versa, depending on one's perspective) when the DLC sent Dems out to publicly ask Gore not to run. Remember, for instance, Barney Frank, who had his eye on Kerry's spot should Kerry advance, publicly telling Gore to get out of Kerry's way.

This time Gore will do what Gore feels is right and timely. I don't pretend to know what that decision is. I certainly hope he runs -- he's the best qualified person to sit in the Oval Office on either side of the aisle.

He was quoted about a year ago as privately saying he thought he had the political winds at his back, and I certainly agree with that statement.

[MadMaddie]

13. Gore/Feingold 2008....

[janx]

21. That would be a great combination. n/t

[EVDebs]

24. I second that ! nt

[Frustratedlady]

18. With the environmental issues we are facing,

even the tree huggers might join the ranks. I'd love to see him rant about George, but I hope he takes a more casual down-home approach in his speeches. He was impressive in the last big speech that woke everyone up to the possibility he might run, but I think a steady diet of finger pointing and arm throwing would soon grow old. Use those techniques to accent, but take a more "friend to friend" approach this time when speaking to the populace.

I have faith Gore could clean up this mess and will be like comparing night to day when serving as president after George. JMVHO

[janx]

25. The problem last time, apparently, is that he was overly

"handled."

There is no other public figure who has cared more--demonstrably--than Al Gore when it comes to the environment. NONE.

I can't wait for his documentary about global warming.

[AtomicKitten]

19. It would be the thrill of my lifetime.

a righteous reckoning that would put the world back on its axis.

[janx]

20. He would dwarf any opponent! n/t

[Uncle Joe]

22. It's like Winston Churchill said, "Americans always do the right thing

after they have tried everything else" Nothing could be more right than putting Al Gore in the White House where he belongs.Al Gore rocks! :yourock: :patriot:

:kick:

[janx]

23. We can only hope...

but it sounds mighty good at this point.

[Us vs Them]

26. So many people I've talked to think he would make an awesome president

It's already golden in my book.

[Minnesota Libra]

30. How do we contact Al Gore to let him know how much we need him?...........

....anyone have an address or email address????

[Jersey Devil]

31. You don't think he peeks in here?

Any savvy candidate today reads DU, Kos and the blogosphere. He's seen the support he has here.

[Minnesota Libra]

33. I'm going to assume you know something and if Pres Al Gore is reading.....

....then PLEASE listen to us out here in middle America.:pals: We need you more now:patriot: than we've ever needed anyone before.:yourock: We need someone with a sensible head and experience to take on the horrid job of leading us out of this terrible mess these neocons/fundies have gotten us into.

Our economy is absolutely wreaked, the world hates us, our civil rights have been destroyed, and we need help but MOST OF ALL we need hope O8) for better days. I know it won't be an easy job and those stinking neocons/fundies:spank: are going to block everything you try to do.:banghead: But one thing for sure we will ALL FIGHT FOR YOU NOW AND LATER.:patriot: So please help us out here.:hug:

Thanks :pals:Jersey Devil:pals:, for the chance to put a few words to what I'm feeling these days.:loveya:

[Admiral Loinpresser]

34. ML, here you go.

In the gray box at the bottom, I've included contact data for Al and Tipper, as listed on AlGore.org, a grassroots organization (which is not sanctioned by Al Gore!).

Anyway, here's my two cents:

1) Since December 2002, at the time he announced he wouldn't run in the 2004 cycle, he has consistently kept the position that he reserved the right to run in 2008, but that he doesn't intend to run.

2) He has always been very deliberate about the decision whether to run, consulting closely with his family:

1988-yes; 1992-no (although he later accepted the offer of VP); 1996-N/A; 2000-yes; 2004-no.

3)People are constantly telling him he should run, in editorials, blogs, in person, by email, etc.

4) Assuming he runs, he probably considers it better to wait to make an announcement. If you have the name recognition and fund-raising ability, it is considered better to wait as long as possible to get into the race.

5) He has till about mid-November to get on the ballot in New Hampshire, so he has a long time yet to decide.

6) Like Ben Franklin, he is a great patriot, of not only the US, but the world. He understands what he could do as president to go beyond the Kyoto Accord in fighting global warming.

7) His reputation was severely damaged by MSM in 2000, but he has come a long way in restoring it already. His movie, set for limited release in late May, will do a vast amount to further public sentiment. If we create a groundswell of grassroots support that acts as a tsunami to wipe away the false attacks by the MSM in 2000, the possibility he will run is almost assured, because he will win. Check out AlGore.org for details. If we build it, he will come!!

Trying to contact Al or Tipper Gore?
According to our research, neither Al Gore nor Tipper Gore currently have a public email address.

If you need to reach Al or Tipper Gore, the best way to contact either of them is to write, fax or call Al Gore's Nashville office:

The Office of the Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

http://algore-08.com/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=78

[PDittie]

39. There is actually significant historical precedent to

Gore's running in 2008. Unfortunately the precedent is Richard Nixon.

Nixon served as VP for two terms, lost the presidency in an amazingly close election that many Republicans felt was stolen, took two terms off without holding any other political office, and then won the presidency. He ran against a war that had escalated drastically during the 8 years he was out of office. He ran at a time when America felt a great malaise and he ran against the status quo.

Having said that, Al Gore is not very close to the top of my list for any number of reasons, not the least of which was rolling over and giving up in December 2000.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

43. P, I disagree.

Having said that, Al Gore is not very close to the top of my list for any number of reasons, not the least of which was rolling over and giving up in December 2000.

Gore conceded immediately after the infamous, partisan SCOTUS decision ending the Florida recount. If Gore had persevered at the point it would have instigated a constitutional crisis. That would not only have ended his political career (and influence in fighting global warming), it would have hurt our party and our nation, IMO.

I used to hear your point more often in 2001, but have always considered it misplaced anger. Gore may be validly criticized for some things (true of every politician) but this is not one of them, IMO. My sense is that you are in a distinct minority holding that view on this board in 2006.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

35. PS, everybody, kick this thread! n/t

[Uncle Joe]

37. Well said Minnesota Libra and you get an A+

for best use of smilies.:) :hi:

[Minnesota Libra]

38. Thanks - that one just flowed from the heart - I hit the keyboard.........

....and it just happened. What can I say??!! OMG, I hope he runs!!!

[Minnesota Libra]

36. This need a big.......................

...:kick:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

40. Let's see how his movie does.

I suspect that good press would greatly influence his decision.

When's the nation wide release date on that?

[Admiral Loinpresser]

41. Here are the links.

May 24 for NYC & LA. The rest as indicated at this link:

http://www.climatecrisis.net/theaters.html

Also, please take the pledge to see it (may help widen distribution):

http://www.climatecrisis.net/?deeplink=seeTheTruth

[janx]

42. THANKS!

June 16 around here--and at my very favorite theater.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

44. 10-4, good buddy. BTW Janx,

if you (or anybody else) is interested in doing more than just seeing the movie, I can hook you up. We at AlGore.org are organizing Gore 2008 meetups in this period when Gore's stock will inevitably "soar" even higher. (Note to Colbert: not like the Hindenburg.)

Just send me a private message, or just post here and we'll figure out how to communicate.

[janx]

45. Ogay.

PM on the way.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

47. Very, very cool. I love DU!!

That is by far the best reply I have ever had on DU. Anybody else? We are going to take our country back and you can help!

[Admiral Loinpresser]

46. CORRECTION TO LINKS!

It appears they have changed the links:

To find a theater near you and opening date:

http://www.climatecrisis.net/findatheater/

to pledge to see the movie:

http://www.climatecrisis.net/seethetruth/

[Apollo11]

49. www.algore.org

I am trying to spread the word about this website for Gore supporters:

www.algore.org :)

I would encourage other Gore supporters to spread the word also!

PS - I am not affiliated with www.algore.org - I just like the site!