PLEASE, Al Gore. Run for President!

[Cascadian]

This has been a banner weekend for those who have decided to run in 2008. But I am still almost imaptiently waiting for word from Al Gore. I think he better throw his hat into the ring now if he is going to run.

Right now for me it's a tossup between Al Gore and Dennis Kucinch. I would gladly support them both.


And while we are at it, maybe Wesley Clark ought to announce his candidacy too ASAP!


John

[Clark2008]

1. I'm with you there.

I'm having real, very real, problems with two of the three "front-runners." Problems to the point that I don't suspect I could vote for them in the general election.

If Al and Wes run, then I'll at least have some hope.

[NYCGirl]

2. I wouldn't expect anything until at least after May. NT

[mother earth]

3. I'm rooting for Al Gore too, but be patient, there's still plenty of

of time.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

4. No Rush

Give him a few more months Out of politics. Let the others fight it out amongst themselves until then.

[mod mom]

7. I agree. Let the others duke it out while he continues his important work

and remains in the public eye for it!

[Turn CO Blue]

10. The first primary is less than a year away...

I don't want him to announce yet, but I hope that he has done a little prep work in the background so he can launche full-on when/if he does so (logos, websites, etc.)

[BlueManDude]

5. The nomination is Gore's for the taking.

[Double T]

6. Our nation needs AL GORE to run for PRESIDENT

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

8. Al Gore is the right man at the right time

in every way imaginable.

He fought hard against the wrongful Supreme court installation of an unelected President in his own Presidential race. The world would be a far better and safer place today if the monsters in the Supreme Court had not interfered in a state's recount process and foisted the worst President in the history of our country on us.

In his time out of office he educated the public and the world about the most overwhelming topic of our time - the environment. And no Johnny come lately to this either - it has been a issue of his for years. The Earth in Balance was written quite a number of years ago.

He was against the war from the get-go

He has been passionate and outspoken about the stripping of civil rights and the egregious abuses and illegal activities of this administration. Go back and read his speech from last MLK day. See if somehow you can find a video of it. I cried and cried the day he gave that speech because I felt that finally, somebody was willing to say what needed to be said.

If Al Gore would run, I would willingly give my time and money to his campaign for the good of the country and the world.

Would it do any good at all to just go for him as a write-in in the Primaries?

Please Al, I am begging you - run. You will win. I guarantee it.

[Bruce McAuley]

9. Better than Edwards...

He would beat McCain and Giuliani by wider margins than Edwards, I think.
Plus his movie shows the depths of the man much better than any book can.
I trust Al Gore to do the RIGHT thing, not the most politically expedient.
A plea from the far end of the political roots: PLEASE run.
We need you now, as never before to get this country back on the right track after 8 years of deadends and reverses.
Might be better to wait a while to announce, though, can't argue with that.
Be the Man, Al.
Thanks

Bruce

[cascadiance]

11. I want a candidate of ACTION, not just flowery words!

I'd hoped that would be Russell Feingold earlier. I still hope that another man of action, Al Gore, chooses to run now! We need more than just talk folks, we need someone that backs up their words with actions. Actions that speak to their passion to serve what the people want, not actions that are hidden behind contrary words that don't serve us but serve corporate masters.

[New Earth]

12. this is what I'm waiting for too

I want him to run, he would win SO BIG. If he won't, then also like you, I think I'll be voting for Kucinich.

[rosesaylavee]

13. Maybe he and others not openly in the race yet

are waiting for after the SOTU to announce.

[Pierzin]

14. Why do you think he will run? He said a while back not interested

I don't recall where I saw him interviewed, it was one of those talking heads, where he was talking about Inconvenient Truth. He said he really was not interested in being president. He wanted to dedicate himself to the climate crisis, and if he were president, he would have to deal with all of that other stuff.
Even so, Cascadian, I would love to see him run, since W was appointed by the Supreme Court, and not elected at all. Nice to hear from a fellow Washingtonian, BTW! :)

[kiteinthewind]

15. From another post

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/01/16/another_chance_for_gore/
:bounce:

[annabanana]

16. He is my #1 choice. I would crawl on glass for this man.

Al in New Orleans, walking the walk.

[Apollo11]

28. Hopefully it won't come to that ...

But I know exactly what you mean!

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore!

In Gore We Trust :)
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition!
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

[bajamary]

17. re-elect Gore in 08

He's the candidate for me. I'd also gladly volunteer for his re-election, anytime.

[Just-plain-Kathy]

18. The fact that our MSM keeps telling us that Gore

is getting low poll ratings, makes me think the GOP fear Gore the most.

They're already trying to brainwash the public into thinking Gore is old news.

I once heard a talking head over on FOX say something like, "What will Gore do, run an I told you so
campaign, that's the worst thing he could do".

That's when I thought, that't exactly what he should do.

In a very Daily Show kind of way,Gore should run an ad showing clips of him saying (over and over again) how he wanted to put the surplus of Social Security in a “Lock-Box”(he said it like a hundred times during the DNC); then remember how many times he said, “pay-as-you-go”? Show clips of Gore warning us that Bush’s tax cuts were only for the wealthiest.

We have to keep an eye on FOX...if they praise a democratic candidate before the primary that means the GOP wants that canidate to run...if they belittle a dem canidate..that's the one we have to run with...and right now..that's Al Gore!!

[BigBearJohn]

19. Gore/Kucinich '08 (don't laugh)

[Mabus]

20. Excuse me if I do laugh

Laugh the laugh of the overjoyed. That ticket would make me very happy.

[Contrite]

21. Go to DFA and tell them

www.democracyforamerica.com

They are taking a survey about whether or not they should get involved in the presidential primaries and who you would like them to support.

Here is the text from their presidential survey:

America will elect a new President in 2008. While the election is more than 20 months away, the race has already begun.

Individually, Democracy for America members will choose their favorite candidates. But collectively, DFA has an opportunity to influence the presidential primary process and the candidates' positions. Imagine a nominee who shares your values with the power of Democracy for America on his or her side.

But before we jump into the presidential primaries as an organization, it's up to DFA members to decide whether we should. You steer DFA. Will you help make this decision?
Yes. DFA should play a role in the presidential primaries.
No. DFA should focus on issues and local races.

If you could vote for anyone in an election held today, who would be your choice for president in 2008?

Democracy for America was founded after the presidential primaries in 2004. If DFA does get involved in the primaries it will be the first time the organization has embarked on a mission this big. Do you have any thoughts on how we should tackle the challenge?

[Califooyah Operative]

22. I'm with you. nt

[Apollo11]

23. It's gotta be Gore !!

I see everything that is going on right now as creating a "Perfect Storm" for Al Gore.

Hillary has been forced to show her hand a full 12 months before the start of the primaries!!

This means people have a full 12 months to ask Hillary about her position on Iraq, and why has she been so supportive of the illegitimate (p)Resident of the Whitehouse these past 5 years ....

People also have time to get tired of Hillary's campaign. What we might call "Hillary fatigue".

The field is getting very crowded and it will be tough for candidates to gain traction.

I like and respect both Obama and (especially) Edwards. But the fact is they are both relatively inexperienced and unqualified if you compare them to Al Gore. Obama has been 2 years in the Senate and Edwards was 6 years (but the last 2 of those he was concentrating on the 2004 campaign).

I respect the fact that Edwards has come clean about the situation in Iraq, and has admitted he was wrong to vote for the IWR. But I respect much MORE the fact that Gore spoke out agains the Bu$h-Cheney-Rumsfeld policy on Iraq from the beginning - in speeches going back to 2002 - insisting on giving the UN inspectors more time to carry out their mission and maintaining a broad international consensus.

There is no hurry for Gore to enter the race for 2008. He is doing a great job raising public awareness about the climate crisis (speaking to more than 12000 people in Boise today!). He is also busy working on his next book "The Assault on Reason" - to be published in May (see article below).

Depending on how things pan out, and the reaction to his forthcoming book, Gore can consider his situation over the summer and announce his decision sometime in the fall.

Unless and until Gore endorses another candidate, we have to assume that he is keeping his options open. So it is too soon for those of us who prefer Gore to switch our allegiance.

The Washington Post -- Sunday, September 17, 2006

Gore's 2008 Plans May Become Clearer After Release of Book

By John F. Harris and Shailagh Murray

Although saying he has no plans to run for president in 2008, former vice president Al Gore has nonetheless left the door ever so slightly ajar. It's a good bet that door will swing open a good bit wider come next May.

That is when Gore is scheduled to publish his next book. With no fanfare, he signed a few weeks ago with Penguin Press to write "The Assault on Reason."

As described by editor Scott Moyers, the book is a meditation on how "the public arena has grown more hostile to reason," and how solving problems such as global warming is impeded by a political culture with a pervasive "unwillingness to let facts drive decisions."

While that may sound abstract, both the subject matter and the timing of the release have an unmistakable subtext. In 2004, Gore cheered liberals when he lashed at President Bush for allegedly falling captive to right-wing special interests and taking flight from "fact-based analysis." If the book strikes a chord, it will produce new momentum for Gore to make another bid for the White House, presumably fueled in large part by anti-Iraq-war Democrats.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore!

In Gore We Trust :)
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition!
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

[RestoreGore]

24. Why don't you talk about the substance of his book?

Why do you keep posting this media tripe that is only based on supposition and speculation as if you have inside information? Why do you keep subtly accusing Mr. Gore of only having selfish ulterior political motivations in the writing of The Assault On Reason? Do you even know WHY he has written this book? Do you even care? When you say we should all find ways to show our support, why then do you and others here criticize those who support his work now and want him to continue it unabated by the same political speculation and BS you are pushing here without a basis in fact? And once again, could you please remove my website from your list, as I am not a part of nor do I wish to be a part of this group you name that only supports this man when they can use political speculation to get traffic to their websites. I truly believe if I ever see a thread that truly wishes to discuss the actual substance of this book and his beliefs about Democracy and how it also relates to this climate crisis that is real on the greatest page where this one is, I will be astounded.

[Apollo11]

25. Good morning !!

Hey RestoreGore! :)

I am sorry if you have issues with my posts and I am happy to answer your questions.

We have so much in common - you and I - as long-time supporters of Al Gore, who I know you agree was the rightful winner of the 2000 election, and who has also done a lot of great work during these past 6 years.

I cannot comment on the substance of Al Gore's next book because I haven't read it. I don't have privileged access so I will have to wait for it to be published in May - like most other people. I only know what I have read in the media and online. I am sure it will be an interesting book and I look forward to reading it.

I agree with you that Al Gore's next book will be an interesting read - irrespective of whether or not he eventually decides to seek the Presidency again. There is nothing I have said or written that suggests or implies that Al Gore is writing his book for selfish reasons. I hope his book will contribute to a higher level of political discussion in America.

As concerns the question of who should be President of the USA from January 2009 thru January 2017, I strongly believe that Al Gore is the best person for the job. In my opinion (which is based on the facts) - Al Gore has more relevant experience, knowledge, judgement and intelligence than any other actual or potential candidate. But if he refuses to run, then after the convention I will support whoever is the Democratic nominee (yes - even if it is Hillary!).

Whether you like it or not - Al Gore has repeatedly refused to rule-out running again. So I think it's a fair conclusion to say that for the moment he is keeping his options open. This is the same conclusion reached by the article I quoted from the Washington Post. I don't see anything wrong with sharing relevant newspaper articles here on DU.

As for sharing the address of your website - that is one of the beautiful things about the internet - I don't need your permission to link to your site (sorry if that bugs you!). I believe that your site is a reliable and valuable source of information about Al Gore's speeches and activities, and I want to encourage folks to go check it out! As far as I am concerned - it is a pro-Gore site, even if it does not advocate drafting Gore for the Democratic nomination in 2008.

Speculation about 2008 is unavoidable, given than so many candidates already announced and are actively campaigning around the country. This is the reality we face. Within this context, I want as many people as possible to pay attention to Al Gore and what he is saying about the future of America and the future of our world.

I always try to post what I believe to be right. My intention is not to annoy you or anyone else. But I will not change my views or censor my posts purely because one person seems to have issues with them.

I hope we can agree to disagree, and that -- even if you strongly disagree with my position -- you can accept it.

[Apollo11]

26. Why Gore can afford to wait ...

Interesting historical perspective in today's New York Times:

"While presidential campaigns have been getting gradually longer over the past few decades, the acceleration in the 2008 cycle is particularly pronounced. The first President Bush announced his candidacy for the 1988 Republican nomination in October 1987 (...) Bill Clinton formally announced his candidacy for the 1992 Democratic presidential nomination on Oct. 3, 1991, about three and a half months before the Iowa caucuses."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/22/us/politics/22campaign.html?th&emc=th

So my message to Cascadian and other impatient people is ... Please, be patient!

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore!

In Gore We Trust :)
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition!
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

[ms liberty]

27. K&R n/t

[sellitman]

29. He would win again.

Maybe this time the Supreme Court would actually let him serve?


Ya think?

[graywarrior]

30. Gore is the only one who makes me want to vote.

Voting for any of the rest would be like walking through quicksand.