Is Gore testing the 2008 waters? Rehires 2000 aid, polling...

[jackbourassa]

There's a story out of today's New York Daily News which has got me very excited. It would appear that 2000 Democratic candidate Al Gore is testing the waters for a possible run in 2008, despite earlier denials.

The story focuses on Gore recently hiring Roy Neel, who was a top political strategist in his 2000 run (and Dean's 2004 chairman), as well as other 2000 alumni. Also, he recently wrote a cheque for some polling. Although Al Gore has been busy lately promoting his upcoming documentary on the environment and global warming - he is said to warming up (bad pun, I know) to another Presidential run himself.

Here's the link:

http://blogs.nydailynews.com/dailypolitics/archives/2006/04/exclusive_gore.php

What do you all think of this development?

[Botany]

1. Go Al Go!

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[Cronus Protagonist]

64. I predict a landslide for Al Gore, If he runs

A Brief Summary of his record: http://cronus.com/gore/

Draft Al Gore: http://draftgore.com/

[Botany]

65. but our real work is now.

We have to win big in 06 ...... and get control so the vote becomes "fair" again.

So if you vote for candidate x ...... candidate x gets that vote.

BTW "we" have won the last 4 elections
Clinton
Clinton
Gore
Kerry

[saltpoint]

2. With Neel on board, Gore's in position to advance his wonderful

environmental agenda in and of itself, as it is gravely needed.

Not coincidentally, it also positions him at the ready in case the urge to run for the 08 nomination should strike.

I personally believe it has struck already.

Make way for the rightly-elected president.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. I think he would get my vote

(unless he picked leiberman again). :bounce:

[NYCGirl]

4. There's not a chance he would choose Lieberman again — they're not

even talking to each other since Lieberman refused to back Gore in contesting 2000 (in fact, telling him publicly to "Give it up") and Gore's endorsement of Howard Dean in 2004.

[Botany]

6. Don't go away mad Joe .... just go away.

[charlyvi]

24. BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA!

[GregD]

5. Are there any videos of Gore's environment speeches?

I have the January "trash Bush" speech, but I need a local righty to hear what Al is saying about global climate change.

[bvar22]

37. I attended one last year.

They were video taping it with several cameras.
We were told that the footage was going to be made into a movie.
If it is not already out, it should be soon.

The Democratic Party is a BIG TENT, but there is NO ROOM for those
who advance the agenda of THE RICH (Corporate Owners) at the EXPENSE of LABOR and the POOR.

[NYCGirl]

38. It's being released on May 24th by Paramount. Here's the trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_classics/aninconvenienttruth/

[azmouse]

7. I would give serious thought to voting for Gore.

He's intelligent (what a refreshing change THAT would be in a President), hardworking and experienced.
I think he should try for re-election in '08!

[pattycake]

8. Please, please, please run Al

ok?

[Uncle Joe]

9. [KICKED AND RECOMMENDED!!!![/b]

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[benburch]

10. God I hope so.

He was elected once. He can be elected twice.

[saltpoint]

11. Gore-Richardson? Gore-Dean? Gore-Feingold? Gore-Sebelius?

It all sounds pretty good, actually.

Gore-Clark or even Gore Bayh would present the GOP with a real demographic problem. I think Gore carries a lot of weight, and that he tends to elevate anyone he might choose as his VP nominee.

Expect me to be first in line on that November morning to throw a vote to President Gore.

[Vincardog]

13. How bout Gore/Boxer vs Rice/McCain?

[saltpoint]

17. O god. I'll camp out for WEEKS early to vote for the Dems in that one!

[madmunchie]

60. Gore/Clark or Gore/Feingold - either would work for me!

[MemphisTiger]

15. Gore/ Richardson would be a very strong ticket

unless they put up a great candidate that can cross party lines like McCain is percieved. Richardson would help with the growing hispanic vote and reclaim the idea that democrats care about hispanics. Go Al Go

[saltpoint]

18. I think it would reach a broad demographic, more than enough to

whip the Republicans, and probably have long coattails, too.

[ChiciB1]

GORE/EDWARDS!!

It makes sense if you think about it. They both have down to EARTH messages! One for the environment and one for those less fortunate!

My only problem... I am completely behind Edwards, but if Gore runs I'm going to be in a pickle!

Would he pick Edwards if he were the nominee?? Sounds like a winner to me!

We absolutely need to "kick" the Hillary thing out!

[saltpoint]

22. Edwards? Hell, why not? I know they may both desire the top slot

but I'd take either of those fine people over the monstrous lizards we have in there now.

[Jawja]

32. Yes!

In fact we were talking about that around the dinner table yesterday - how great a Gore/Edwards ticket would be.

[Clark2008]

34. No.

Just no.

I still don't get why Edwards has such following. He's fluff! And he only talks about things Dems beat Republicans on anyway!

[ChiciB1]

43. Fluff... Hmmmm... Not For ME, The More I Say It

The more I LIKE it!! I posted on another thread that these TWO Democrats are ACTUALLY OUT there DOING something! Something that Democrats can rally behind! Edwards may seem fluff, but as i recall... he actually took on Ole Snarky (Cheney) and didn't bat an eyelash! Most thought he actually did MUCH better than the Dick!

Of Course little wifey had to "cry" over comments, but it was BOLD to sit right across from Snark and speak of the issue.

Edwards isn't FLUFF!

[ChiciB1]

45. Ya Know... I Think I Meant Snarl... Not Snark!

But Snarky-Snarlly sounds good too!

Whatever, his real name suits him just fine too!

[Deb]

12. When Pres. Gore tells us he's running I'll believe it

Been there, done that in '04 and I won't set myself up for that disappointment again.

[Uncle Joe]

14. Will most likely happen after the 06 elections.

:hi:

[crispini]

16. I want him to run just because I think...

that his run will enable him to really refocus the debate around environmental issues, which I think we DESPERATELY need leadership.

I do care about who gets the nomination, but honestly I think that Al Gore would be able do the nation an incredible service just by being in the race, because of the emphasis on environmental issues he will bring to the national dialog.

[MelissaB]

19. Down on my knees begging...

I ain't too proud to beg.

[Dora]

20. I would vote for Gore, without hesitation.

I prefer that his running mate not be Kerry, however. I think that Kerry would better serve our interests by remaining in the Senate.

[davidwparker]

21. Amen!

Al, stay away from the inside the beltway crowd. I cringed when I read Roy Neel, but if Dean used, I won't protest too much.

:bounce:

[AtomicKitten]

23. He is far and away the favored candidate

among progressive Democrats, as I posted here http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2573255.

Excellent news for us all.

[leftchick]

25. has he ever addressed election fraud?

I don't want another candidate who is not prepared to fight for his vote.

[BattyDem]

26. GO AL, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please run ... please, please, PLEASE RUN! :bounce: :loveya: :bounce: :loveya: :bounce: :loveya:

Can you tell I love the idea? ;)

[ourbluenation]

27. sweetjesus let it be so! Foot soldier reporting for duty Al!!!! K/R

:kick:

[Danieljay]

28. I knew a military intelligence officer who briefed Bush Sr., Clinton,

and the Chimp on military matters around the world. She said to me Al Gore knew more about foriegn policy and affairs than the three of them combined. He would bring up questions regarding parts of the world and governments she had barely even heard of or knew little about.

She was stunned at how informed Gore was about political and economic situations all over the world. Her and the other "briefers" would argue about who would have to talk to Gore because he always asked the tough questions that they might not have the answers to.

I believe her story. Unfortunately, I don't think Americans vote for the best qualified candidates. My girlfriends father, a blue collar democrat once said, "the reason I voted for Bush instead of Gore is because I don't want a president who is smarter than I am, Al Gore is too smart for me to understand". Sadly, I've heard that more than once.

[MemphisTiger]

30. When did we as a people want a dumb president?

I thought the president should always be the best and brightest, maybe that's just me. Go Al Gore.

I think many people now, especially hicks, think of themselves as smart eventhough many are a half step above an earthworm as far as intelligence goes. I think maybe we had it too good in the 90's and people think it was all them and nothing to do with a smart administration. The "ME" generation of the 80's turned into the "entitlement" generation of the 90's. I guess they traded BMW's for Hummers.

[faithnotgreed]

61. but you know whats so great about al gore now?

in my opinion he has found himself and thus his voice

he no longer has that drone of disconnected intelligence/arrogance
he is passionate and articulate and i think he would gain not just votes but respect and enthusiasm this time around if he were given the chance

[Danieljay]

63. damn straight!! n/t

[lonestarnot]

29. WOW! Come on AL!

[autorank]

31. I think it's the best news I've heard in a month..GORE '08

Here's one reason, among others.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0601/S00122.htm">AL GORE'S DEVASTATING INDICTMENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH 01/16/06, Wash DC

[HeeBGBz]

33. Oh please, please, PUH LEEZE run n/t

[ClayZ]

35. Whooo Hooo! I hope it is true! K & R

:woohoo:

[Talismom]

36. I think I'm ready to work for this candidate! Let's go! n/t

[converted_democrat]

39. I love Al.. I sooooo hope he runs.. n/t

[FrenchieCat]

40. So what is Gore doing specifically for 06 candidates? Is he hitting

the trail, raising money, endorsing the ones he likes, etc.....?

Cause it's great for all of his supporters to talk 2008...but without a win in 2006, Al Gore will have a very difficult time in 2008...because many others who are interested in the Prez office are working their butts off now.....cause they understand that part of the program.


PS. This does not, in any way, mean that I am assuming that Gore isn't doing something....just wondering what in particular.

Thanks!

[NYCGirl]

41. Yep, he was in Florida recently raising money for Nelson. NT

[Teresa4ChrisCarney]

56. Why should he be doing those things?

[FrenchieCat]

68. He'd be doing those "things" to benefit this nation......

Doing the rebuilding of our democracy by insuring that he's done all that he could so that Democrats can take back the congress, so that we can save this country!

I would hope that Gore wouldn't be only about Gore becoming President....and fuggitabouteverythingelse type of individual.

[ms liberty]

42. Please let it be true! This is what we need! K&R n/t

[ZippyTeapoe]

44. It's not what we think but what you think that makes everyone think

And if Gore is the second coming, what about Clark and Feingold? And what about Hillary and Kerry?

[Clarkie1]

46. It certainly would make it more interesting if Gore threw his hat

into the ring. I'm beginning to think 2008 may be a very, very long season with a very crowded, high-quality field.

My gut tells me there will be so many high-quality candidates, that there is unlikely to be an early front-runner, but who knows?

[otohara]

47. Please, Please, Please

let it be so!

[derby378]

48. I don't know...

On one hand, he's the guy who should have rightfully taken over at the Oval Office in 2001. On the other hand, it seems like he's tried to remake his image once too often.

[Clarkie1]

49. I do think a fresh face would be better.

The Democratic Party is in the midst of a major image-makeover, and so it just makes sense to me we would run someone new to carry that image forward.

Gore has some great ideas and passion, but there would be old baggage with him as the nominee. That could weigh him, and us, down.

[derby378]

50. That's my thought, too

Maybe he should settle for being VP again? Or is he ineligible?

[Teresa4ChrisCarney]

58. Are you auditioning for right wing pundit?

When did he remake his image? I think that was all media spin if I remember correctly.

[cassiepriam]

51. We need Gore, but we sure don't deserve him....

He won the election once and we didn't allow him to take
his rightful place in the WH. If I were him I wouldn't
go thru it again.

[warrens]

52. Never say never

Gore and Kerry both have a pretty powerful "I WARNED YOU" argument to make. A lot of people who should have known better fell for bullshit and might now want to make it up to Al.

[NYCGirl]

53. People HATE to hear "I told you so." It'd be a bad idea to run a

campaign on it. But I know what you mean.

[Singular73]

54. One of the only dems I truly respect.

Gore 08.

[pearl]

55. Al Gore in a NY minute

And he isn't "dirty" from that phony Iraq vote.
Anyone who voted for that fucking war is damaged goods.

[greenbriar]

57. GORE/KERRY 2008 POETIC JUSTICE

BECAUSE WE THE US DESERVE IT

[flashdebadge]

69. do you think Kerry would be willing to be Vice Pres? I dont.

[madmunchie]

59. Gore running in 08', would energize me more than anything else!

[Radical Activist]

62. Progressives didn't have a strong choice in '04

Dean was a moderate, Clark was a wild card with no record, and Kucinich didn't have the recognition or resources.

It looks like '08 might be a totally different picture. Edwards and Gore have apparently moved left since leaving office. Feingold is reliable. Liberals could have a few good candidates to choose from.

[rateyes]

66. He's got my vote...

the second he says, "I'm a candidate." I like the "Gore/Clark" ticket. Tennessee/Arkansas combo. It worked before.

[Duppers]

67. GO AL !!

He has all the votes in this house.

Gore/Kerry?

[iconoclastNYC]

70. I hope he runs as an Independant

And he exposes the neocons crimes against humanity and names the people inside our party who are complicit.

There are neocons in our party and everyone knows this. Liberman is thier poster child.

[NYCGirl]

71. He's already addressed the "neocons crimes", but he has (and will) do it

as a Democrat.

[iconoclastNYC]

72. Democrat uber alles

Oh you mean the Party that stood by and let Joe Liberman and the entire MSM potray him
as a soreloser?

Why should he remain loyal to a party that did that to him?

Loyalty to a party who swiftboated the people's candidate in the lead up to the Iowa and New Hampshire primary? (Read DailyKos' "Crashing the Gate" for the story about what the DLC got accomplished in thier stop-Dean campaign)

Intense partisanship is a malady not a virtue.

[NYCGirl]

73. His father was a Democrat, Al Jr. will remain a Democrat.

You can take that to the bank.

[iconoclastNYC]

74. I think the party and the country

Would really benefit from a liberal independant challenger and Gore would be amazing.

I don't think any populist candidate can get the nomination. The MSM and the DLC and the other insider candidates will always gang up on him.

Gore can not be the Gore the liberal netroots has fallen in love with and get the nomination.

[Polemicist]

75. If Gore runs, he's my top guy...

But he's got to campaign as the Gore since 2000, not the Gore before 2000.