New Sign Gore will Run in 2008?

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

Check out what US News has to say:

Is Al Gore coming back? If allies we talked to have their way, the former veep will be the next president. "It's Gore Time," says a political strategist and fundraiser who is opening a bid to get Gore into the race. Gore friends see his recent political and business moves as proof he's preparing to run. Allies say that in speeches, Gore has found his voice to address domestic and world issues

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I'd be all for it. He'd be the one biggest possible challenger to Hillary. And he was against the Iraq war before being against it was "cool."

Sounds like a winner to me!

[wakeme2008]

1. Gore /Clarke or Edwards

would be a winner IMHO...

[John Q. Citizen]

12. Yep. n/t

[marions ghost]

22. have to agree

Gore/Clarke or Gore/Edwards is the Dems best pick this far out

[unlawflcombatnt]

31. Gore-Edwards would be excellent

Gore-Edwards would be an excellent choice for our economy. Both seem to strongly oppose outsourcing and unrestricted free trade, as well as opposing the tax cuts on the top 2%. I think both would stand up to Corporate America as well.

[marions ghost]

39. what makes you think

they would REALLY stand up to corporate America?

[smartvoter]

32. Agreed. I think Clark would be the stronger choice when thinking about

issues like rebuilding bridges to our allies and demonstrating to the fearful portion of the public that Dems can defend the country, but I'd take either. nt

[SteppingRazor]

2. Yeah, but US News?

Isn't that a bit like saying the Weekly Standard expects him to run? :evilgrin:

[orpupilofnature57]

6. Absolutely, good buzz though

[orpupilofnature57]

3. Thats the best news i've heard all year!! President Gore for President!

[marmar]

4. WHY do people insist that Hillary is the front-runner?

I just don't see it.

[SteppingRazor]

8. Because she is...

At this point -- three freaking years before the election -- Hillary beats anyone in the polls. Of course, three years is several millennia in political terms, and we don't even know who's running yet.

[Poiuyt]

5. I think that Gore is clearly a different man than he was in 2000

Much more dynamic. I think the country will be looking forward to someone with his wisdom

[ladjf]

7. Gore's eyes have been opened to the realities of Presidential

politics in the U.S. I think he would be an outstanding President in very difficult times.

[GayCanuck]

27. makeover

Much more dynamic bu the needs some new packaging; he looks a little paunchy and out of shape. A make over is in order; shallow as it sounds, it is necessary.

[eleny]

9. "Come back to the Dem Party...Together we can fix America"

[lancdem]

10. I like Gore

but I prefer someone new in 2008, not Gore or Kerry.

[longship]

11. I hope he runs.

But I think he's smart enough to say *nothing* of it until after the 2006 midterms.

Al--Please run, please. But please keep quiet about it, let out no hints, make no moves toward it, until we have the House and/or Senate under our belt in 2006. (BTW, Al, we could use your help there, too.)

[Uncle Joe]

38. I believe President Gore will help us in that regard,

however the congressional candidates in 2006 need to campaign on issues that he is passionate about to get his support, such as global warming for one.

[sellitman]

13. Think 2006 first....think about phoney voting machines before that.

Why do you even waste your time? John F Kennedy couldn't win if he came back from the dead unless the dam machines get fixed.

[BlueCaliDem]

24. As Much As Your Post Works Like A Damper...

...you are absolutely right.

With corporations going berserk as Republicans' poll numbers drop like flies, they're going to be extra tenacious in stealing elections from non-corporation-supporting Democrats come 2006 while ensuring Republicans maintain their seats, and if they get their way, it doesn't matter how many votes Democrats get--cuz they're not going to count.

Why is there so little attention being given to fixing our cheating voting, and tabulation machines? The mid-term elections are just a year away!

What's up with that?? :shrug:

[sellitman]

26. You would think DU'ers would make that priority #1

These "who do you like in 08" posts are almost comical if they weren't so sad.

* spelling

[usregimechange]

14. Big Gore fan myself

[Rabrrrrrr]

15. Gore/Giuliani '08!!

Seriously, think about it!

Okay, maybe not so seriously.... but I'll take Gore/Whoever over Whoever/Whoever any day!

BUT - and this is important - BUT! ONLY IF Gore promises not to go back to his older, less daring self.

I only want the Gore that we've seen since 2002.

[corbett]

16. Sorry - Wouldn't Pass The Smell Test

Giuliani is a very pro-* kind of guy. Oh yeah, he was complicit in 9/11, too. Details available at

https://secure.reopen911.org/freedvd.php

[Rabrrrrrr]

18. Well no shit.

Why do you think I said, "okay, maybe not so seriously"?

[corbett]

30. Just Making Sure Everyone Understood Your Sarcasm - Didn't Mean To Offend

[SheilaT]

20. Ummm, I hate to be the one to tell you,

but Giuliani is a Republican.

And an asshole. And a huge supporter of Bush.

Anyone here who ever suggests any Republican as a VP nominee (and McCain is another popular one) simply does not understand the nature of party politics. It's not like us out here in the hinterlands, who sometimes vote for someone running for the Other Party because he/she seems like a good candidate. These people NEVER vote anything other than a straight party ticket. And they certainly wouldn't run for office as a candidate for the other party.

I realize now that some of you are going to point out certain politicians who've actually switched affiliations, and of course that's actually happened, but those things have no bearing on what I just said.

[Rabrrrrrr]

23. Well, no shit.

What the fuck? Don't people read any more?

For fuck's sake people, get a grip on the emotions.

I said it was not to be taken seriously. Read the goddamn thing.

Christ, you people are touchy.

[sueh]

17. I want Al Gore in '08 and only Al...with Wes Clark

and Al, don't let Donna Brazil and that Schrum guy anywhere near your campaign.

[Muddy Waters Guitar]

19. Sweet. The perfect campaign slogan.

HEEEE'S BAAAAAACKKK. Just when the Rethugs thought they'd killed him, Al Gore, Jr. comes back from the political grave to wreak havoc on the Republicans and kick them out of power for the next few decades. Go Al!!!! We're behind you 100%!

[pola]

21. Please run, AL ! .. Gore-Kucinich ? Gore-Edwards ? Gore-Clark ?

I wonder if he knows how popular he is ?........:kick:

[LittleClarkie]

25. I see his recent moves as being very free

I see a man who is going with his convictions and not worrying about politics all that much.

[cassiepriam]

28. He was elected twice, time for him to take office.

But will only happen if we have free elections.

[Larkspur]

29. I'm on the Gore train!

Gore is the man! And as a Notre Dame alumna, I love "Comeback Kids!"

I like Obama but don't think he will have enough experience to be VP. I have a feeling if Gore and Hillary run, and Gore gets strong support from his network and Dean's former network, that the Dem powers that be will try to forge a Gore-H.Clinton ticket.

[zulchzulu]

33. Why is it that everyone I mention about Gore running...

...roll their eyes and say "are you kidding"?

This includes people ranging in political views from far left/Green to moderate Dem to moderate Repug...

Hey, I like Al, but for people outside of the DU/Kos/etc. blogosphere, I get the same reaction. The same is not true for other candidates, including Clark, Edwards, Kerry or even Dean.

[Larkspur]

35. That may change after Gore's feature-length documentary on his climate

change presentation gets out to the public around this December. His presentation has received great reviews from those who attended it.

Also, have any of your friends seen Gore's great speeches since 2000? If not, then it's no wonder why they "roll their eyes." They are still brainwashed by the Reichwing Media's propaganda on Gore.

[SunDrop23]

34. I would prefer Gore/Edwards if Gore gets the bid.

I still don't think he or Kerry will get it. They are both damaged goods.

[win_in_06]

36. He was a very energetic campaigner and that must have been

a drain on him and his family. I hope they have been re-energized!

[AtomicKitten]

37. It's Gore Time alright!

I would be one happy camper if he ran again.

Gore/Clark
Gore/Obama
Gore/Edwards
Gore/my dog