And what did Obama do after the debate?

[jillan]

Went to Al Gore's house, that's what!

Obama Makes Appearance At Gore Fundraiser After Debate


NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama switched from debater to fundraiser Tuesday night, making a brief appearance at a late-night gathering at Al Gore's Tennessee home.

Organizers said between 300 and 350 donors attended the event that raised about $900,000. Obama spoke mostly about his admiration for Al and Tipper Gore in his four-minute speech to guests who had paid at least $2,500 each to attend.

"One simple commitment and pledge that I'll make to you: That should we have the great honor of serving as president and first lady, that these are a couple of people we will be continuing to consult," Obama said of the former Democratic vice president.

"I can't think of two people who have been two more extraordinary citizens of the Unites States of America and of the world," he said.

Gore, who suffered a bitter defeat in the 2000 presidential election, was also brief in his introduction of Obama.

"I am so excited about what is lying ahead for our country," Gore said. But he cautioned that "We can't take anything for granted. We've got a lot of hard work to do."

"But ladies and gentlemen, I take such pleasure and pride in saying these words: The next president of the United States of America, Barack Obama!" Gore said.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/08/obama-makes-appearance-at_n_132849.html

[Egnever]

1. So cool

I agree with Al

I take such pleasure and pride in saying these words: The next president of the United States of America, Barack Obama!

[Maccagirl]

2. How can anyone not love Al Gore

The man is such a gem. Dear God, what could have been...

[grasswire]

3. who wrote that?

Al Gore did not "suffer a bitter defeat" in the 2000 presidential election. He was the victim of a heinous crime. When someone is murdered, the news story doesn't say "Mr. Jones of 333 Main Street suffered a bitter defeat last night." When an old woman is robbed of her life savings, the story doesn't say "Ellen Jones suffered a bitter defeat."

Tell it like it is.

He was the victim of tyranny and treasonous act. And so were we all.

[No Elephants]

4. Beyond cool. Imagine if Al had been in office for the last 8 years. No Iraq war. No

bailout. No raping the planet.