GORE: "If I did get back into the political process, it would be as a CANDIDATE for PRESIDENT"

[Stephanie]

Al Gore just said it! Asked if he was running, "I have no plans to run." Would you take a position in someone else's administration? "No. If I did get back into the political process, it would be as a CANDIDATE for PRESIDENT." - Oslo, 12/10/07

[JuniperLea]

1. "I have no plans to run."

He's such a tease.

[malaise]

2. That was the quote of the morning

Run AL Run! :D

[dubyaD40web]

3. I love Gore as much as anybody on here.

But, it's too late Al. I really hoped he would run this time.

[helderheid]

6. I'm afraid you're right, unless he's drafted from the floor (I'm going to try to be a delegate).

[Exultant Democracy]

82. I wonder if he will be asked to speak.

[helderheid]

83. wouldn't THAT be something!

[jwirr]

102. I don't remember anyone being drafted from the floor although I

know it is possible. I would love to have him as my president but I will settle for any form of leadership he thinks will work.

[DemGa]

4. Oh wow here we go again!...nt

[spanone]

7. why not?

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[politicasista]

8. Exactly

:)

[DemGa]

10. I'm for it

It's just that the endless guessing game was a bit tiring.

[peace frog]

36. Shee-it!

Not climbing aboard that roller coaster again. Al, stop torturing us!

[aquart]

5. Stop torturing yourself. We had our chance.

[mod mom]

11. and the Republicans stole while most Dems remained silent. I still hold hope.

[blm]

42. Except now we have a DNC chair not working AGAINST the candidate = BIG difference.

.

[Andrea]

80. Right - with Howard Dean it's a whole different deal

He is a great Chair.

[blm]

96. He certainly isn't working AGAINST the Dem candidates as McAuliffe did...

Terry's only concern was preserving 2008 for his pal, Hillary.

[Andrea]

101. Yep. That was his deal.

[AspenRose]

9. *heavy sigh*

He's not running.

[MNDemNY]

12. Keep the BHO/HRC thing close, then maybe!

[RestoreGore]

13. yes, and that's what's most important today

The Nobel prize is just crap. :sarcasm:

[Apollo11]

15. Well, they announced the winner several weeks ago.

But it's new that Al Gore mentions in public the possibility that he might be a Presidential candidate at some point in the future.

I must say it's very unusual timing to mention this possibility, because presumably he wants the Democratic nominee to win the election in November 2008 and then win re-election in November 2012.

I guess his point is that we should not expect to see him serving in a cabinet position, which is kind of a shame.

[Stephanie]

16. I don't think it takes anything away from the Nobel Prize to note that he said this.

He said it in the live post-speech interview. I think it's newsworthy. What is your problem?

[RestoreGore]

18. What's yours? I'm expressing my opinion.

[Stephanie]

19. Well you're putting words in my mouth, for one thing.

I certainly did not say the Nobel Prize was crap. Get a grip.

[RestoreGore]

20. And I didn't say you did

Get a grip yourself. So what does his receiving this prestigious honor mean to you?

[Stephanie]

21. I'm really not interested in discussing with you.

You're already twisting what I have to say, and I have no idea where your hostility comes from, since we seem to be on the same side. Take care! Buh bye!

[Occulus]

86. RG's an interesting one.

I completely castigated her a while back. I don't know why she keeps trying.

edited to add: at the time, there was page after page of full-length AP articles, one for each thread. Obviously, that has changed since I made that post.

I don't think any of us are wondering why.

[RestoreGore]

93. At least I'm not a stalker

It's obvious my opinions get to you so much that you have to stalk me all over the Internet. Good. I will make sure to keep it going. Oh, and did you know that "Lady In Black" my name on Political Cortex even has it's own topic on CURRENT? I guess the "fans" who can't stop stalking me just couldn't resist. What pathetic people to spend their days stalking someone on the Internet.

[RestoreGore]

91. That's because this is all about polticial BS as usual,,,

And twisting HIS words to suit yourself. And it made the greatest page of course instead of anything else about this special day for our planet and the sigificance of this honor to our future. Speaks volumes about the usuals here. So fine don't "discuss" that. It only proves what you really support regarding the man. "Buh bye!"

[joshcryer]

54. You don't think him saying that his future political aspirations are Presidential is notable?

My God.

[RestoreGore]

92. No, because he didn't say that

He didn't say his political aspirations ARE anything. He stated in his words that after being in this game for thirty years that he wouldn't accept anything less. I would say that is a normal reaction from someone who has been VP and in administrations before. I don't think it is anything earth shattering and I think he said it to answer the question honestly. But of course, those who don't seem to give a damn about anything else the man does and needed their red meat yesterday because him just receiving the prize was really just so boring jumped on this like he perhaps knew they would. After all, he hasn't even been a blip here since he told draft groups to stop their harrassment of him. Should he ever enter the political process again I myself would expect him to run for nothing else. It is simply him stating a fact based on his experience. It wasn't him giving you some sort of clandestine signal about 2008. So yes, My God, let's just discuss this instead of the huge impact he is having on the world which is just so boring.

[jwirr]

103. I see your posts a lot here on DU. I am interested in knowing what

forms of leadership Gore will use in the future if not the presidency? Books - I read them all - teaching - he has done some of that. There are only so many awards one can win and reaching the world is not so easy. We listen now but if the media drops him like they did before what is his forum?

[RestoreGore]

106. The forum should be you

Good enough answer I hope. And point out where I ever stated in the future that the presidency couldn't be a form of leadership? You see my posts here but do you actually read them? I already stated in the one you responded to that I agree with him that if he should ever enter this political fray again that he should serve no other post but president. But that to me right now is not the most important factor to be discussing in light of the crisis we face now. If through his stature and his resources he can do enough now with OUR HELP to change this political process by using US as his forum, then perhaps in the future he might consider reentering the political fray. But that will never happen unless we do our part, which I don't see being discussed in these threads for all of the talk regarding supporting this man.

[jwirr]

108. I was not attacking you. I was asking what you think the next step will

be.

[Kurovski]

59. You're wrong!

It's all crap AND boogers. :hug:

[Freddie Stubbs]

14. OMFG!!!!!!!!!!! He didn't say that he would not run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everybody break out your cartoons where Gore as the turtle waiting at the finish line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pastiche423]

51. Thanks, I will

[lildreamer316]

69. ...

;)

[Pastiche423]

70. Backatcha!

[ThomWV]

17. What's he doing, following the Guiliani plan, ignore the early Primarys?

[terrya]

22. I hate to rain on people's parades here, but I noticed the word "IF" at the first of that comment.

Speculation, folks. Nothing to see here.

[ronnykmarshall]

37. Oh you and your "if-isms".

Party pooper!

[sjdnb]

23. Maybe he's just messin with the Conservatives ...

From Political Mavens, Seth Swirsky, 11/28/2007:

"Whether you agree with his Global Warming stance or not (I don’t), or whether you think he should be wearing earth tones or not, Al Gore is by very far the most substantial candidate the left has and yet it continues to ignore him.

As a conservative, I’m glad."

http://politicalmavens.com/index.php/2007/11/28/and-then-theres-al-gore/

[balantz]

24. Is there a "legal" chance that he can get in after the early primaries?

Perhaps he is waiting to see if his preffered (as yet unmentioned) candidate is nominated. If not would he jump in late? Could he?

[Stephanie]

25. He'd miss a lot of primaries that are already closed to him.

He'd have to have petitioned already to get on the ballot in several states, and he asked volunteers petitioning for him to stop, so he wouldn't be on the ballot in those states. Doesn't look good.

[Magrittes Pipe]

26. ...

[PeaceNikki]

77. heee

:thumbsup:

[helderheid]

95. !

:spray: :rofl:

[Occam Bandage]

27. If I got into the political process, it would be as a candidate for President.

However, I am not getting into the political process, and neither is Al.

[goforit]

28. People,..I really think he won't run, at least until Americans stop their passivity

[book_worm]

29. I don't think he was referring to 2008--it is consistent with what he has always said

that he isn't running in 2008 but hasn't ruled out a future run.

[Seabiscuit]

30. This highlights the only thing I really dislike about Al Gore:

Come on, Al, cut the crap with the word games about your candidacy/non-candidacy. Just say it: no, I'm not running, and no I will not accept a draft. Period. The end.

To the OP poster: if you're going to quote someone in the news, please have the consideration for others to provide a link to where you copied it.

[balantz]

31. Would he run as a new party candidate in the general?

Terribly sorry. I meant to respond to the O.P., not to your post.

[RiverStone]

32. agreed - Gore shoulda quieted all the speculation

...months ago with a definitive statement.

Still, he would have been my unequivocal number 1 choice for pres.

Damn, I thought we were finally done with WILL GORE RUN THREADS!!!???

[Seabiscuit]

45. He's probably the #1 choice of the vast majority of DU'ers.

But if he'd just have put an absolute kibosh on all the speculation derived from his word game answers, we would have been don with those "will gore run" threads long ago.

[Stephanie]

34. I was watching the live interview on CNN.

Transcribed it myself.

[Seabiscuit]

46. Well, that helps a little bit.

[Stephanie]

47. Glad to be of service.

Go look it up yourself. Live interview this a.m. on CNN.

[MyNameGoesHere]

33. Hurray!! Pigs CAN fly n/t

[bleever]

35. Every time I think I'm out, he pulls me back in again.

He'd be the kind of age-defining president we need right now.

[dave29]

38. Chances of him running this time around... slim to none. After that... I think they improve

dramatically. We'll see.

[rodbailey]

39. Don't give up hope

I know, we've all heard this line from Gore before; and I don't have any great insight into exactly what he means. But, it sounds, once again as if the door is still ajar. For those of you who haven't been following the discussion over on the Gore discussion site, I would suggest two things: 1/ go over there to see the discussion that has been going on about a possible Gore candidacy and 2/ keep your eyes on NH for a significant news announcement on Dec. 17. The announcement will not be from Gore, but it may have an impact on getting Gore into the mix for the 2008 election. Don't give up hope.

[digitalbuddha]

49. What site would that be?

Please provide a link. Thanks.

[joshcryer]

53. Ditto. Are you talking about the Al Gore '08 support forum here on DU?

The NH thing where he was going to have a thing with Arnold about Global Warming on the 19th? That sounds like it got called off.

[rodbailey]

64. No.

You're right, the phantom forum is not going to happen. Gore's spokesperson said there was no cancellation because the thing was never planned. But, that's not the news that will be coming out of NH on Dec. 17. If anyone has time or $$ to donate, NH is the place to go or send some $$. They are soliciting through ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18577. All the money will go toward publicizing their effort and volunteers will be used to also get out the message. The message and what they are publicizing will be announced on Dec. 17. Stay tuned.

[Stephanie]

67. I'm in NYC - I could go.

What's involved? Can you pm me? :hi:

[RestoreGore]

107. Yes, writing him in on the NH ballot even after he stated he didn't want it...

By using the coverage he is getting for receiving the Nobel and speaking at Bali just to keep your own names in it. Way to respect his wishes.

[Stephanie]

55. probably referring to this site >

http://www.draftgore.com/

[digitalbuddha]

61. I don't see a forum there

I actually checked there first. Is there a forum that I am missing?

[Stephanie]

62. there's this site too >

algore.org

[rodbailey]

65. Believe me,

the folks at those two sites are sort of out of the loop at this point. The algore.org web organizers basically shut down petition efforts about 3-4 weeks ago and have been mostly silent ever since. And, draftgore.com has recently announced that they are going into hibernation. For all they did early on, they are not that active any more. I've given the link to the Al Gore '08 group on DU in a post just a few minutes ago.

[Stephanie]

66. Thanks Rod.

I actually have a forward of your recent email in my inbox! Was thinking of posting it here, may I? You are hinting that there may be news on December 19. Can you tell us any more?

[rodbailey]

74. Yikes!

It's really a small world. Are you one of the people on my long list of algore.org on-line petition signers that I've been sending e-mails to - or at least know someone to whom I sent one of those? Sure, feel free to post it - but, be aware, the Dec. 19 forum is not happening (I call it the phantom forum); in fact, Gore's spokesperson said it was never scheduled. BUT, the announcement from NH will now be on Dec. 17. And no, at this point I can't tell you anything more, except if you have the time to volunteer get ready to go to NH in late Dec. or early Jan. (before their primary) or donate through ActBlue at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18577. The $$ will go toward publicity for something that will make Gore supporters happy. Can't say more.

[rosesaylavee]

76. He was talking about the Al Gore Forum here. n/t

[rodbailey]

63. the link

It's the Al Gore '08 Group. www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=260 (hope I've got that right - I can't seem to copy a URL from my address line???).

[Andrea]

81. He's referring to the Gore forum here on DU

[RestoreGore]

94. What are you going to do? Kidnap him?

[TexasBushwhacker]

40. He won't run against Hillary n/t

[joshcryer]

41. Are you shitting me? Seriously?

WTF? I'm serious here. WHAT THE FUCK. MINDFUCK TOTAL.

[rosesaylavee]

43. ...

:banghead:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

44. Asked if he was running, "I have no plans to run."

ah the irony

[spanone]

48. We HEAR You Al !!!!!

[lildreamer316]

50. TOLD YOU.

But nooooooooo. No one wanted to listen to me when I said that he wouldn't be someone's vice or etc. I must not have known what the hell I was talking about.
Never listen to the blonde.:sarcasm:

[joshcryer]

52. Blonde eh? Pics?

Just kidding! Please don't sacrifice me for the sexist joke!!! :P

Do you think he's running this year though? I wish he would drop that "no plans" crap. Doesn't he know it's practically too late to run? He should just say "nope not this year."

WTF is with the no plans crap!

[Stephanie]

56. I hear ya, sister!

I'm so weary of getting the blonde treatment.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=216894

[joshcryer]

60. Hahah! Great picture. :)

[John Q. Citizen]

84. Isn't it true you have more fun? Or was that just exaggeration on the part of the hair dye lobby?

You look like you are having fun as you petition your government, and that's a good thing.

I like that phrase, "The blond treatment," I'm going to start using it to mean when someone attempts to con a rube, or more broadly , when someone attempts to bullshit someone else. For instance, someone could say, "The congressman gave me the blond treatment," meaning he treated me with condensension like I was an idiot. Conversley, someone could say. "I gave the Congressman the blond treatment," meaning I'd played dumb.

It would also be a good name for a band.

[Stephanie]

99. Works for me.

Though maybe we need another name for the reverse. The blonde treatment is the condescension and dismissal you get from others (as they steal your ideas). In reverse I think you could say, "I played blonde." :) Anyway, howdy neighbor! Native, homesick Montanan here!

[John Q. Citizen]

109. Hey neighbor! Small world. Ever read the "Left in the West" blog? It's a good way

to keep current on Montana issues and trends and it will either greatly increase your home-sicknes or it will sooth your MT jones. They also have a great list of Montana lefty blogs on thier front page, so depending on where in the state you come from, you might even find a hometown blog.

[Stephanie]

110. Thanks!

linky? Helena girl here!

[John Q. Citizen]

111. Here you go.

http://leftinthewest.com/

A little South of Missoula for me.

[debbierlus]

57. Not this year....Draft Gore just stopped its efforts today.

[rodbailey]

112. Don't let that stop any real efforts

I don't know the folks at draftgore.com but I have worked some with the folks at algore.org. They are the ones that pulled the plug on efforts in NY, CA, and MA to get Gore's name on the presidential primary ballots in those states. We were making decent progress in NY when the web organizers asked us to stop. Maybe that was a wise thing, maybe not. I do know that the algore.org folks are having a conference call tomorrow evening (I'll be participating - anyone else out there in on it also) to see if there is something else they should do. Draftgore.com seemed to basically be a place to donate money for their ads in the NYT and on TV, as well as a place to sign an on-line petition urging Gore to run. So, I'm not sure they had much more to do in the presidential primary business anyway, and, I guess they couldn't figure out any more ways to spend money so they said they would stop collecting any. I'm not sure what might come out of the conference call with algore.org organizers tomorrow night, but I'm going to encourage the coordinators of the web site, who are sitting on long lists of names and e-mail addresses of contacts in lots of states, to let those lists out to organizers in states where putting Gore's name on a primary ballot is still possible. The earlier reason for not doing that (his public, non-partisan appearances this week in Oslo and Bali) shouldn't be a factor any more. He may have other "non-partisan" events planned in the future, but the future of the earth and this country is too critical to let that stop us. If he truly doesn't want to run, then he should say so in clear terms and I, for one, will fold up my tent and stop all this activity and find another candidate to support. So, if any of you are in states that can still put a name on a primary ballot (NY's deadline is past as are most of the other super-Tuesday states) see what the rules and regs. are to get a name on (petition signatures, $$, etc.) and see if it's possible. We need to go to the convention with some Gore delegates if we are going to try to have them get Gore's name into the mix as a compromise candidate after Hillary and Barack finish punching each other silly. Keep the faith!!

[Kurovski]

58. That bastard's a worse tease than me.

[yurbud]

68. can we please have Al instead of the Corporate Queen?

[Hatchling]

71. Such a tease, Mr. Gore!

[lildreamer316]

72. !!LOL!! Love it!

Thanks!

[helderheid]

79. LOL! That's GREAT!!

[MrMickeysMom]

98. Oh, KICK!

That makes me want to get photo shop!

:headbang:

[ms liberty]

73. Oh! Be still my heart! K&R n/t

[Uncle Joe]

75. Kicked and recommended for President Gore!

:patriot:

Thanks for the thread, Stephanie.:thumbsup:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

78. Please Run Al....I ain't too proud to beg cos You mean that much to me

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RfyFI-4ZsaE

[Swamp Rat]

85. NeoGore is "The One!"

:D

[Diamond Dave]

87. Our dear Al Gore just said he would run, and be happy to claim

the title he has held since the treasonous decision of the Supreme Court in December of 2000. Most of us know it. Let it be true.

Thank you Mr. Gore for standing up for truth. May you live long, happy, healthy and wise, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Peace

[mogster]

88. K&R n/t

[German1972]

89. my guess is this

if he had planned to take part in the 08 election, he had said so. The political business in the us is just too ugly nowadays.

[Diamond Dave]

90. Big Al is a "comin". Yes, I think just maybe he might be. One can only hope.

But hope is for Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny, right?

[MrMickeysMom]

97. I believe that was IF he was still in that mode, but IMO, he is NOT

I heard where his heart and mind are when reading his acceptance speech the same day.

Read that entire speech, and tell me if you agree... I love Al Gore for so much than I ever did when I was going door to door as a delegate for Bradley back in the day...

In my mind, there is NO grander task then the one is involved in now... and so evident in that speech... :web:

http://blog.algore.com/2007/12/nobel_prize_acceptance_speech.html

[quoddy woman]

100. Gore is running

He's just not taking part in the beauty contest because he
doesn't have to. This cycle started way too early and I'm
pretty sick of the whole thing-and I love politics. As the
declared candidates knock each other they just look worse and
worser. I'm old enough to remember when the convention wasn't
a coronation and my bet is that it'll be wide open, and he'll
be fresh and hit the floor running...

[w4rma]

104. I think he didn't run this cycle because he didn't want to go up against the Clinton machine. (nt)

[michreject]

105. Run AL Run

Run this cycle.