Will Gore run?

[Prophet 451]

Leaving aside for the moment whether you would like to see Al Gore seek the presidency again, do you think he will try and obtain the Dem nomination in 2008?

[acmavm]

1. I sure hope he does. I hope he sees us wallowing in hopeless

desperation and decides that he'll come to our rescue. As a country, as a party, and an American.

[Prophet 451]

19. I'd like to see him declare

but to be honest, I don't see it happening.

[wakeme2008]

2. As much as I love Gore,,, IMHO it is too late for him to toss his

hat into the ring... Before the first debate OK, now I have moved on...

[DefenseLawyer]

28. Have you seen the ratings from the first debate?

No one is paying any attention other than the chattering class and political junkies like ourselves. The media may have fired the starting gun, but the voters haven't gotten to the track yet, much less placed their bets.

[hashibabba]

3. I don't think its too early at all. I hope he realizes how much

we need him and decides to fore-go his own happiness for the sake of this country.

[Omphaloskepsis]

4. I would expect him to step down from his position at Apple first.

http://www.apple.com/pr/bios/gore.html


edited to add :: I really hope he takes the plunge. I will vote for whoever gets nominated(D). But, I would be exited to vote for Gore. None of the other candidates do anything for me. I won't send them money, I won't knock on doors for them, I will simply put a mark next to their name on election day.

[Prophet 451]

18. Well, obviously

I think (hope) the guy is honourable enough to step down if he declares.

[Faygo Kid]

5. If he does, he has my immediate support.

Just don't see any of the others rise to Al Gore's level, although I could support any of them over the GOP nominee (if there's an election).

[Swamp Rat]

20. Great pic!

:hi:

[Nicole]

6. No n/t

[BobRossi]

7. Gore-bots need to get a life.

Quit putting the hope of your future in futility and pressure the candidates that are running to comply with the will of the people.

[Seabiscuit]

21. Oh, pulleeeeez.... don't *ever* transpose "bush-bots" onto Gore supporters.

[silverlib]

8. I voted yes...

Positive thinking rules!

And I also vote for Clark as his running mate.

[Buzz Clik]

9. Is this a different poll from the one last week?

[MethuenProgressive]

10. I think a Gore-Clinton-Obama race would be GREAT for our party!

Three amazing Democrats, all completely Presidential, all advocating a return of Democracy to America. I'd be proud to see the three of them leading our Party towards the '08 Presidential race.

[AtomicKitten]

11. he is the best of men

Wishful thinking perhaps, but I believe he will run because ultimately he will feel duty to country and lifted up by all the love and encouragement he is getting.

[hippiechick]

12. Unsure but ready for ... GORE/FEINGOLD!!

:patriot:

[elocs]

13. The reality is that there is no point in Gore running.

He may be the best candidate, but any of our top tier candidates can beat the Republican choice as those candidates wed themselves to Bush and Iraq. It's a pipe dream that Gore will suddenly jump in and run. He certainly would find a place in the Cabinet of a Democratic administration. (To note: I am undecided at this time.)

[flyarm]

14. i disagree..he is the best person for the job of cleaning up the shit pissy pants has done

to this nation of ours!!

he is the most qualified!!

and he is the only person i see who could take on that job and not cover up the crimes that have been committed to this nation!

he can't be compromised!!

we need a clean house from bushes and clintons!

enough..this is not an empire!

fly

[elocs]

17. Could be, but I don't see him running, no matter how badly some want it. n/t

[Annces]

15. I wonder if there isn't some kind of politician code of honor

where you don't take people by surprise. It seems unfair to jump in after the rest have been chugging along leading the way. (Though it would be fine with me if he ran).

[Goblinmonger]

16. I think it depends

on how the primaries go and if someone is emerging as a clear leader that could take the POTUS.

[Raine]

22. If only...

but I don't think he will. :cry:

[Prophet 451]

23. Nor do I

I'd love it if Gore ran but at this point, I don't see it happening.

[Initech]

24. I really hope that he does!

I bet that he will announce his candidacy (if he does) at his Live Earth concert in New Jersey.

If Gore were running, he'd be stupid to announce early, he'd be swift-boated easily.

[RestoreGore]

25. he is far beyond this presidency

as is the crisis we find ourselves in.

[Colobo]

26. I think it should be obvious by now...

[saltpoint]

27. I think he's interested in the job and will assess his chances against

the minefield of the media and the candidate field of the party in mid-September of this year.

If there appears to be an opening, and the call for his candidacy remains fairly strong, I believe he'll enter the race in New Hampshire, where he has strong support.

At the same time, Gore does not owe anyone more public service; he's already given very generously and exceeded expectations generally and on the environment particularly. He could just as plausibly and nobly serve out his life as an honored sage elder, and leave electoral politics to other men and women.