Vote for Gore at DFA poll.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

Democracy for America is conducting a poll at the address below. Al Gore's name is not mentioned for president, so you have to vote for "other." While I am an admirer of DFA and a participant in DFA activities, I believe it has made a mistake by not including Gore's name, for several reasons.

First, this is the 21st century and it is the people, not money for slick campaign ads which should determine the outcome of the nomination process. Al Gore is a close third behind Obama and therefore is already a viable candidate. Why not let people select him, if they choose?

Second, Gore is simply the best candidate. I think we need to run the best candidate to optimize our chances of winning back the White House. Gore is already surpassing Clinton and Obama in some polls against likely Republican opposition and will present the strongest possible contrast on Iraq, national security in general and the climate crisis.

Third, DFA alluded to a possible endorsement. Al Gore has left the door open to a presidential run as recently as January of this year, when his spokesman, Michael Feldman said that Gore reserves the right to run. DFA's endorsement could tilt Gore closer to running. That would set a precedent for the people selecting a nominee, rather than voters being restricted to those who declare. It could be used earlier in the process in the future, to help create a "people's primary" based on merit rather than money. I think DFA can help the reform of our democratic process by further weakening the noxious influence of money in politics, while emphasizing the need for nominating the best possible candidate.

If we build it, he will come.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/pulsepoll

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. Done!

[Radical Activist]

2. No, thanks.

I don't have much use for Gore or DFA being in the next election.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. I'm sticking with Kucinich for now. But, Gore will do.

[kerstin]

4. Done.

[WatchWhatISay]

5. I'm in.

Wish they would add him to the poll though.

[kimmerspixelated]

6. D_D_D_D_DDONE!!!!!!

[Larkspur]

7. Done

[Pastiche423]

8. Got the email from DFA

Went to the site to vote. Did not see Al Gore's name. Left w/o voting.

Returned to vote for other (Al) after reading this post.

[WI_DEM]

9. I'd perfer an honest poll, but since its an internet poll--why not?

[Admiral Loinpresser]

10. What would you consider honest? n/t

[BL611]

11. Done!

But instead of Gore, I voted for Obama:evilgrin: #1!!

[Mabus]

12. Done

Thanks. :hi: