Gore Has Not Definitively Ruled Out Another Presidential Run...

[BigBearJohn]

"When I read that Al Gore had revealed his decision not to run for president in '08 to his friends in the Japanese press, I knew for sure there was no message in there for us in the American media -- no way, right? And if the man television never loved was rather enjoying his success in mobilizing public opinion on global climate change with a movie, well, who could blame him?

As it turns out, though, Gore did no such thing, and contrary to the Reuters report out of Tokyo, has not definitively ruled out another presidential run. (Neither has he given those close to him any indication he's seriously considering it, though many in his party continue to hope he'll reconsider.)

"Absolutely nothing new,'' Gore spokesman Michael Feldman said of the report. "He's been saying the same thing for six years - that he's not running but has not completely ruled it out - and depending on where he is, it's reported differently.''

The Japanese might not have 50 different ways to say, "I'm not running 'til I am,'' but we do, which at the moment strikes me as a measure of deep linguistic abundance; we'll take it."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/01/16/huffpos-melinda-henneber_n_38770.html

[Warren DeMontague]

1. Thank you.

The news here is, there's a small group of folks who are extremely eager to have his name taken OUT of consideration. That's about it.

[Bicoastal]

2. DELETED

No reason to be mean for meanness's sake.

[Warren DeMontague]

3. Yeah, I designed it myself.

Most of the reaction has been real positive. No apology necessary; One thing I've learned is, for aesthetic appreciation, you can't please everyone all the time. I just go with my gut and my own taste, and if other people don't like it, hey, too bad. I happen to like color.

Edit: Really, man- it's okay. I'm a big boy, I can handle a little artistic criticism. It helps to keep my considerable ego in check. :hi:

[janx]

5. You noticed that too?

:rofl:

[Junkdrawer]

4. LOL...Told ya...K&R

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=3126634&mesg_id=3126634

[janx]

6. YEP. You were right.

Spokesdude had to respond!

[joeunderdog]

7. I think he'll be our guy.

I've only heard him respond "I have no plans to run" when asked if he's in or not. This is NOT a denial.

[janx]

8. If he is seriously considering doing so,

my god--just think of the daunting tasks of publicizing his film, writing and publishing his book, AND getting some research together for a potential run.

[BigBearJohn]

9. If Gore DID win the presidency, just think of the changes he could make to this world.

It gives me hope.

[eppur_se_muova]

10. "... again." nt