Al Gore Watch: Leaves Door Ajar for Possible 2008 Run for the Presidency
Al Gore waves during the premiere of the documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” in Hong Kong in this Sept. 12, 2006, file photo. The former vice president has criss-crossed the globe and the nation to promote the DVD version of his film, and in recent weeks has made high-profile appearances on the Jay Leno, Oprah and The Today Show, while still insisting he’s not planning a return to politics.
Washington Post: Gore Leaves Door Ajar for 2008
Will he or won’t he?
As the Democratic field for 2008 takes shape, one big remaining question is whether former vice president Al Gore — winner of the popular vote in 2000, an almost-candidate in 2004 and now the public face of the movement to address global warming — will be in it.
Flap bets he is IN and hence this piece in the Washington Post. Hillary has NOT apparently cleared the field.
Over the past six years, Gore has become a heroic figure for the party’s liberal left, thanks in large part to his early and steady opposition to the war in Iraq. And it’s not just liberals who have taken to Gore. “An Inconvenient Truth,” the film detailing Gore’s lonely quest to raise awareness of climate change, is one of the most successful documentaries of all time and, as important, has transformed Gore’s public image from cold to cool.
That renewed popularity has stoked speculation that Gore just may have another national race up his sleeve. “He’s the Rocky Balboa of 2008,” said Chris Lehane, a former Gore adviser.
Over the past six years, Gore has become a heroic figure for the party’s liberal left, thanks in large part to his early and steady opposition to the war in Iraq. And it’s not just liberals who have taken to Gore. “An Inconvenient Truth,” the film detailing Gore’s lonely quest to raise awareness of climate change, is one of the most successful documentaries of all time and, as important, has transformed Gore’s public image from cold to cool.
That renewed popularity has stoked speculation that Gore just may have another national race up his sleeve. “He’s the Rocky Balboa of 2008,” said Chris Lehane, a former Gore adviser.
The LEFT and NUTROOTS love Gore because of his early and consistent anti-Iraq War rhetoric. With Barack Obama taking the African-American vote in the early primaries what natural constituency is left for Hillary – NADA.
Gore WILL be a formidable candidate.
Patrick Ruffini likes him too. As does Power Line.
All Al needs is the WILL…….
Stay tuned……
Al Gore, center, holds up the Environmental Leadership Award which was presented to him by actors Mary Steenburgen, left, and Ted Danson during the annual leadership awards event from California League of Conservation Voters in Culver City, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006.
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