Reply #46: Sadly [View All]

[salin]

I know of more votes lost to Gore based on the Clinton Monica thing, then I know of votes lost to Gore in favor or Nader. For some... there was a sense that Gore didn't distance himself enough.... which is ironic because others feel Gore hurt himself by running away from Clinton - and I personally think that Gore was stuck in a damned if you do and if you don't situation.

It shouldn't matter - be it true or not.

However for some voters it does matter. Thus, suddenly, it would enter the discussion per an issue of "electability."

I very much hope that the story isn't true, and take heart that the story has remained fringe (eg internet and british tabloids) - if the du thread titles are an indication. I refuse to take part in the speculation about the story as it seems to be more like rumour mongering rather than anything else.