Bay State Democrats try to draft Gore

[catgirl]

Source: The Boston Globe

Al Gore isn't volunteering to jump into the presidential race, so some Massachusetts Democrats want to draft him.

A new statewide group announced today that it will launch a petition drive on Sept. 18 to try to get the former vice president on the March 4 primary ballot.

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"This is that rarity in American politics -- a genuine draft movement organized by citizens who believe firmly that America needs a specific candidate to lead the country. Gore received more than 50 million votes when he ran for President in 2000 and most of those voters still believe that he won," Fred Koed of Cohasset, a member of the Massachusetts State Democratic Committee, and the chair of Draft Gore Massachusetts, said in a statement.

Read more: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/09/bay_state_democ.html

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Go Mass dems!!

[debbierlus]

1. I am getting signatures...Join in!

Draft him!

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

2. Hey catgirl

thanks for the heads up!

[Rydz777]

3. Good! n/t

[politicasista]

4. Cool! n/t

[graywarrior]

5. So how do we sign?

[stlsaxman]

6. Where? What? How and When?????

Get me a link to that Petition and I will hit the streets for signatures!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[catgirl]

16. Mass4gore.com

Are you in Massachusetts?

[stlsaxman]

26. Missouri but we should have a group here n/t

[catgirl]

27. There are 4 groups there.

Look them up on www.algore.org

[stlsaxman]

29. thanks catgirl! n/t

[tinrobot]

7. Let's do this in California!

Who's with me?

[rosesaylavee]

14. tinrobot - check this out

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=260x1463

I bet you will find some like minds through the above article! :hi:

Check out the DU Gore forum here some time. There are a number of posters who try to keep the group there updated on Gore events and activities.

[OnionPatch]

17. I was checking this out

http://www.california4gore.org/

I found a local group. I'm going write and see if I can gather signatures.

[catgirl]

18. Here's the CA link

They are looking for volunteers!

http://www.california4gore.org/Al_Gore_Iraq_War.html

[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. Way to go Mass Dems!!

I'm with them!

[connecticut yankee]

9. What are we we waiting for, Nutmeggers!

Let's do it, too!

[catgirl]

21. There's lots of Nutmegger ground support

Get these guys to help you-

http://draftgorene.com/

[toadzilla]

10. Marylanders! lets do this too!

[sweetladybug]

11. I'm in Tennessee and I'll sign it!

Gore 2008!!!!!!!

[DesertRat]

12. Way to go Mass. Dems!

:applause:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

13. EXCELLENT, JUST EXCELLENT

We're starting up in California, too....October 8 the petition drive begins.

:toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[catgirl]

19. Yes, you guys in CA are doing an amazing job!

The press are all over this in Massachusetts! Even some Obama t-shirt
wearing volunteers said they want to see Gore jump in. If he declares,
he'll soar straight to the top.

[rosesaylavee]

15. K & R

Those DUers whose states allow petitions for getting names of non-declared candidates - check out the draft gore websites here ( http://www.draftgore.com/ )for local like minded individuals who are working toward that end.

[lligrd]

20. It Would Be Great If We Can Draft Him

The only "campaign" money I have donated so far is to the Draft Gore Campaigns and that was a while ago. Glad to see they have been fruitful. Time to donate again and try to help gather sigs. Gore entering the race would make my choice so simple. Run Al Run, please!

[catgirl]

22. See if there's a group near you

There are many states that are extremely organized with
talented leaders. This is grassroots, but very professional.
The media is really excited about this news.

[mconvente]

23. GO GORE!

Come on Gore! Constitution Day is next Monday - we're all waiting!

[rosesaylavee]

24. Yes! Wouldn't that be a great moment!

I would love to see him announce on that day - very symbolic, very hopefilled. If I were writing the movie, that would be the day. Very Capra-esque.

[krkaufman]

25. Heck, even if Gore doesn't win any primaries ...

... maybe he could collect enough delegates to be the king/queen-maker at the convention, insuring his priority platform issues are addressed.

[Uncle Joe]

28. Massachusetts rocks!

:yourock:

Kicked, too late to recommend.