Will Al Gore run as an independent?

[FourScore]

I think Al Gore will run - as an independent
by Great white north
Wed Nov 07, 2007 at 09:48:20 AM PST

This is obviously speculation. No facts or links to back me up. But it makes sense to me, viewing things from my remote perch up here in the north.

I think Al Gore will run, but I think he intends to run as an independent...

First of all, three things strongly suggest to me that he intends to run:

Al Gore definitely ruled out a run in 2004, while he hasn't for 2008. He hasn't asked DraftGore to disband. He's allowed them to work their hearts out and spend their money. He's not a cruel person. Why would he let them continue to hope, if he had no intentions of running? He's been deliberately coy and the man has never been a coy man.
He's been actively "campaigning" both at Current and by doing interviews etc. Sure he says he's campaigning re climate change, but his comments on Bush, Iraq, health care etc sure don't sound like climate change to me.
He's not endorsing or supporting any Dem candidate, despite several campaigns suggesting that they've been talking to him. He's not an apolitical person. If he's not running why isn't he endorsing someone who is?
BUT...

He missed the Nov 5 deadline and many people consider that evidence that he's not running. The Al Gore diaries have stopped appearing here on dkos. It's over.

Well, I think you've underestimated the intelligence, foresight and determination of this man. I think he intends to run and I think he will win, without the backing or support of either party's machine.

Here's why...

MORE AT:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/11/7/113328/827

[no_hypocrisy]

1. After what happened in 2000, I doubt Gore will want to assume Nader's mantle in 2008

as a spoiler.

[Alexander]

2. I think a Democratic write-in campaign is more likely.

We'll know for sure tomorrow, I guess, when he appears on 30 Rock and Leno.

[tridim]

4. Will the writer's strike affect his Leno appearance?

I assume the 30 Rock episode is already in the can.

[Alexander]

5. Don't know, that's a good question.

[Uncle Joe]

23. That program was scheduled for tomorrow, so unless the strike ends today, I doubt

it, this will just have to wait until the strike ends, which may be months.

[cali]

3. not a chance in the world. no. make that a chance in the universe

no way would Gore hand the White House to the repukes. no frickin' way.

[Crunchy Frog]

6. I would lose ALL respect for him if he did.

Why do people think he would do something like that? If he wants to run, why not just run as a Dem? :shrug:

[kwyjibo]

22. Seriously? ALL respect?

If he did something you didn't agree with, you wouldn't be able to trust his judgment? All that respect that he (should have) gained through his tireless work over the past years would be gone just because he chose not to associate himself with a group of people that have been letting the country down for years AND did something to change our political system for the better?

[Crunchy Frog]

31. Yep. n/t

[Freddie Stubbs]

7. Al Gore of all peeple knows how stupid of an idea this would be

[MrCoffee]

8. "No facts or links to back me up." - at least it's honest upfront.

[TwilightGardener]

9. If Al Gore wanted to run, he would have run, in the Dem primary.

I think he's enjoying the attention of the speculation, but that's it. Once you say categorically that you're NOT running, you're off to oblivion--look at Newtie, heard from him lately? No. Al's a conventional politician--he'd hire a campaign staff, put together an organization, tap donors, form an exploratory committee--these are all things you have to do to run (successfully). I don't see how he gets in now, and if he tries to run as an Indie (highly improbable), he could very well hand the election to the GOPers, which would pretty much make the entire Democratic party hate him for life.

[JuniperLea]

10. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...

He is a brilliant man. He has an exquisite command of the English language. He knows what his vague responses are fueling, yet he persists. If in fact he has decided he will absolutely not run in the 2008 presidential elections, he should say so, flat out, no vagueness whatsoever. He knows full well how to do this, yet he has not. Perhaps he is enjoying the importune? He certainly is keeping it stirred up.

[Virginia Dare]

11. I see absolutely zero chance of that happening..

I would say there's a better chance he'll be the Dem nominee, and that's about a 1% chance.

[MadBadger]

12. Al Gore is a very smart man, and he knows how him running as an Ind. would fuck up this country.

[AlCzervik]

13. no.

[MadHound]

14. That is the Democratic party's greatest fear.

It would essentially rip the party in two, leading to its demise and the rise of something better to replace it. Frankly I think it would be a good thing, but in reality I don't think it will happen.

[Yukari Yakumo]

15. No, no, and Hell no. {nt}

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[TahitiNut]

16. Gore/Kucinich on the Green Party ticket.

:evilgrin:

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[Tierra_y_Libertad]

24. That would make for a very interesting election.

And, one that I'd be eager to vote in.

[TahitiNut]

29. I'd enjoy watching the blind partisans swallow their tongues.

:rofl: :rofl:

I still think it's an interesting "mind game" ... a line-up that's nowhere nearly as bizarre as the willingness of folks to support candidates who don't subscribe to their own proclaimed values. The hypocrisy of partisan politics is sometimes remarkable in its self-denial.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

32. The urge to conform overrides the urge to think for oneself.

I'm becoming more and more convinced that the American public is not nearly as "apathetic" as they are conformist.

It's risky business to step out of the cell.

[book_worm]

17. No and he would never consider doing it either.

[JFN1]

19. No. Gore will never run for President

He has said so, many times. His so-called 'caginess' in response to the question is simple politics in motion.

[RiverStone]

20. Not never - just not in 2008

He has "no plans to run" and he certainly won't be running in 2008. He has not unequivocally ruled out ever running again. He still could chose to run again in 2012 or 2016.

[DangerDave921]

27. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Any more questions?

[emilyg]

21. No.

[KharmaTrain]

25. Leave The Man Alone...LOL

Think about it...he's won an Emmy, Oscar and Nobel Prize. The man's getting recognized around the world for his intelect and hard work. He doesn't have to deal with hassles and stress of an elected office and the extra added stresses from a campaign. And what's really in it for him? Honestly? Whomever takes over will have a major mess to clean up that will detract from a lot of the things Gore is working on.

He's got a far better bully pulpit on the future where he's at now. His endorsement will be a popular event and if a Democrat wins the White House, I expect his services will be called upon in some capacity in areas involving environmental and foreign policy. Senator Clinton has already stated one of her first objectives will be an international diplomatic offensive to restore this country's shattered relations and I'm certain President Gore will be called upon in that effort.

Let Al be Al...

[NeedleCast]

26. Republicans win if he does

Unless an equally liked right-wing independant runs as well.

[DangerDave921]

28. Chuck Norris t-shirts

Just replace Norris with Al Gore, and you have the mindset of some DU'ers. LOL

[lame54]

30. that would be incredible - neither dem or repug in the white house

RE-ELECT AL GORE
A Climate Change in Washington
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Nnph3zkHNw

[Imagevision]

33. If Gore doesn't run as independent, you can count on Nader-2bsure!!!

[blondeatlast]

34. Asked and answered dozens of times already,. Not just no, but hell no. nt

[tammywammy]

35. No, he's not running period

[Crabby Appleton]

36. No, nor as a Dem either.