Al Gore to the Rescue?

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Cascadia — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:28:35 GMT

thank goodness there is a way out of the spokes model reality show that the Dem party has turned into this season..

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guam65 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:36:07 GMT

I would definitely vote for Al Gore as president- he has the vision, wisdom and sincerity that it takes to win and take care of everything.

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travelgallery — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:39:16 GMT

Forget it! Gore's on top of the world and why get back into the political arena again. He'll support the Democratic candidate, of course, but why put all that good will in jeapordy?

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perci m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:40:32 GMT

Hog wash, year of the woman, you all beast just hate the clintons. she is not a taliban, and she don't speak like jesus, saying he do this & do that, lies.

colorado

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perci m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:43:57 GMT

No if or but, this is black against white and whites against whites. lets get to the convention!

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alexmathis — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:45:11 GMT

As a lifelong Republican, even I would vote for Al Gore with these choices.

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gavpat — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:47:18 GMT

I like this idea and would back it (any alternative to Hillary is fine with me). More improtantly how great is that we can come up with a resolution without roits and killing unlike some other parts of this world. God bless, America.

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Rick Motown — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:50:06 GMT

Clift, you stole my prediction! OK Democrats, let's do it!

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rcarrace — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:50:16 GMT

douche or turd? Hmmm. Let me see.

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howie1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:51:11 GMT

Dems like both Barack and Hillary, so the suggestion is to have neither? Ridiculous.

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Dave in NM — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:51:41 GMT

I'm really sick of people portraying support for Obama as hatred for the Clintons. I'm as big a fan of the Clintons as most folks, but I've seen enough to convince me that enough people have enough hatred of HILLARY, that nominating her runs a very real risk of electing a Republican. She'd probably make a fine President - I just don't think this country will let her prove it.

As for Al Gore - he may be disinclined to run, but he'd be my first choice on electability grounds if he did.

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howie1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:55:06 GMT

This sounds like something Hillary supporters would float to get us all in the mood of having a nominee selected by super duper delegates rather than the voters. No way.

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rcarrace — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:55:07 GMT

They're all for our current trade policies anyway ... (including Gore) ... In other words, they're all for furthering the interests of corporate America and the hell with the average Joe (or working class).

We need to clean house people. That is what we need.

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silverspectre — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:57:09 GMT

What exactly did Al Gore do?. lmao

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perci m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:00:26 GMT

if you all want to be evil, then elect the Taliban, that way we can be safe. Americans talk a lot, like "bama

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thefloridademocrat — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:02:49 GMT

I would def vote for Al Gore....... I hate how everyone assumes that just because I am an educated (Masters Degree) young (24) black male that im supporting Obama... I am a Hillary fan and have always followed and admired her drive. Some hated her because she was a first lady that wore pants in the white house they saw this as wrong, according to whose standards?

People should let her stand on her own merits and stop hating her for minor flaws of her husband, truth is a lot of them sleep around in office they just dont get caught. And remember he was president over the longest economic expansion in history so he wasnt that bad of a person and hes still one of the most liked people on the planet..... i know most of you will disagree thats one thing that makes this democracy so great we dont have to agree or follow on one accord.......

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claudius — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:04:23 GMT

You must be smoking something that causes you to wig out. But, I guess with a column like this you have nothing else to do, after all political commentators have to comment on something whether it has any merit or not. Why don't you just propose that the Democrats hand the election to McCain so he can carry out Bush's third term and take this country even further down the slope of decline.? That makes a much sense as nominating a loser who blew his best chance in 2000.

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JudgeJimmy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:05:19 GMT

If the Super Delegates don't want to annoint the winner between Hillary and Barak, they might just bite at a person such as Al Gore to be an alternative. My gut tells me that if Hillary seems to be gaining steam to get the rump delegations from Florida and Michigan to be seated, Sen. Obama might well agree to take the second spot on a Gore led ticket. This whole thing gets curiouser and curiouser. As for me, any ticket that Obama is on will get my vote. Until you mentioned it, I was hoping for Obama/Richardson. I would settle for Gore/Obama in a heartbeat. I am also a pragmatist and would also like to see any ticket with Clinton and Obama on the top or bottom. Anyone but the saber rattlers from the GOP. 100 years in Iraq? Please.

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cardee98 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:07:36 GMT

Well, he won once already, so we know he's electable.....

I really hope someone puts his name on the ballot. I'd pick him over the three idiots running currently.

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Bob&Lin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:08:07 GMT

IF NOTHING ELSE... GORE COULD STOP ANOTHER REPUBLICAN VICTORY FOR THE WHITE HOUSE... THE DEMs HAVE CREATED TO MUCH UNCERTAINTY WITH THE VOTERS WITH THIS CHALLENGING DISPLAY OF "A NEW DIRECTION" AND "WE ARE GOING TO CHANGE THE WAY BUSINESS IS DONE IN THE BELTWAY"... OBAMA IS SO NAIVE TO THE REAL WAY BUSINESS IS DONE...REMEMBER JIMMY CARTER... HIS OWN PARTY WAS AGAINST HIS PROGRAMS OF REFORM... DOES OBAMA REALLY THINK HE WILL HAVE THE SUPPORT OF ALL THE "OLD LINE" PARTY OFFICALS IF HE GETS THE NOMINATION LET ALONE THE PRESIDENCY... AS FOR HILLARY, SHE ASSUMED THAT SHE HAD THE NOMINATION LOCKED UP AT SUPER TUESDAY... NO PLAN B IN PLACE... A VERY POORLY RUN CAMPAIGN... AND THE NOVELTY OF A WOMAN IN CHARGE HAS EVPORATED... STARTED RUNNING TOO SOON AND IS LOSING TO A KID WITH LITTLE EXPERIENCE IN THIS ARENA... WILL GORE SAVE THE COUNTRY FROM MORE CONSERVATIVE BULL...T!! CAN GORE BE THE DEMS ANSWER TO THIS BATTERED PROCESS OF 2 OPPOSITES ?? DOES THE DEM PARTY HAVE THE SMARTS TO MAKE THIS CHANGE FOR THE BETTER? I SURE HOPE SO !!! AND SO DOES THE AMERICAN POPULATION... LET'S PUT AMERICA BACK ON TRACK BY PUTTING AL GORE AT THE HEAD OF THE PACK...AL HAS THE WISDOM, SINCERITY AND RESPECT OF THE REST OF THE WORLD TO CLEAN UP THE MESS THE BUSH REGIME HAS CREATED OVER THE LAST LONG EIGHT YEARS... AL WILL GET MY VOTE !!!

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claudius — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:10:24 GMT

And, by the way, you are obviously one of those who would rather have a woman walk one step or two behind you. Quit beating on women in power, Great Britain did it, Germany did it, etc. What is it about men in this country that makes them fear woment in power/ It must be that deepseated sexual fear of theirs. Hillary would be a wonderful president.

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perci m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:17:32 GMT

Door knob, buy a doily. you all eat yogurt, good for you. it will clean your brains.

Americans should eat more veggie, that way you got a clean minds when you go vote.

The doomsday scenarion is, SHOULD IT BE A BOY OR A GIRL?

Answer this: "who came first, the egg or the chicken?"

Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg!

"get your fricken mind straight and don't tell anyone who you vote for"

NIKI says, just do it.

Timbukto

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iiaamike — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:17:41 GMT

How DARE you recommend that the Democratic Convention nominate someone who was NOT CHOSEN by the electorate? What an undemocratic, autocratic, fascist idea. No matter how much some people may like Al Gore, he did not have the chance to be TESTED BY THE ELECTORATE!

You have revealed yourself to be pseudo-democratic. Shame on you, I thought better of one of my liberal sistren.

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M.Storm — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:23:08 GMT

As a life long consernative Republican I have been unhappy will any of the choices during this election. However, if given the choice of an Al Gore (President) / Obama (Vice President) I would gladly cross over and vote Democratic. I can also say with confidence that just about every Republican I know would (very quickly) do the same. The one thing that keeps me from voting Obama now instead of McCaine is the fact that Obama just does not have the experience (at this time) to be a logical choice for President. And neither myself, nor any Lifelong Republican I know would EVER cross over to vote for any one in the Clinton Crime Family, especially Hillary. If the Democratic party wants a guaranteed winning ticket for all Americans and want to ENSURE cross-over voters the Gore/Obama ticket would be way to go. The most serious mistake that the Demoratic party could make would be to have a Clinton/Obama or an Obama/Clinton ticket. Any ticket with Hillary on it will never get a cross over vote from anyone. Everyone I know would go out of their way to vote against her. The Gore suggestion is the best idea I've heard in a very long time!... And a Gore/Obama ticket would give Obama the experience he would need to be supported in a run for President in 4 years. Even though a life long Republican, I would gladly cross over to vote such a ticket with no hesitation.

M. Storm

Atlanta

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pixiepunk — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:26:03 GMT

i personally would like to see a Clinton/Obama ticket if they could both take a deep breath and realize that they are both trying to do the same things for our country! They would be unbeatable together. Clinton brings the experience and Obama the vision for change. Obama would be setting himself up to take the presidency in 8 years and in the meantime gain the experience he lacks now as a VP. They both are great candidates and together there would be no stopping them!

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ALGOREALLTHEWAY — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:27:36 GMT

First and foremost, thank you Mr. Andre Romano writing a column about Al Gore.

I would definitely support and vote for AL GORE. He is the "grassroots" of the Democratic Party.

I like Sen. Hillary Clinton; she's a smart, tough lady. I admire Sen. Barack Obama's ambition. Unfortunately, I really, really believe that if either of these two get the nomination, the Democrats won't have a chance to get in the White House.

I honestly feel that Al Gore can get the White House back for the Democrats; and most importantly, he can unite out Party and make it strong again.

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RGTW — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:28:14 GMT

Eleanor - You have read my mind. Is it possible, if this scenario is discussed only that the

super-dupers will hold their horses by not committing to either party prior to convention.

Richard

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independent_in_nc — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:29:15 GMT

So after bellyaching for 7 years about the sanctity of the popular vote and the awful disenfrancisement of voters in Florida, Gore would even consider accepting a nomination when he wasn't even on the ballot?

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Evax — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:32:10 GMT

If the Democratic party should be healthy, there ought to be multiple candidates of Al Gore's caliber on the salad bar for voters to select. This Clinton-Obama stalemate is an ominous sign that the party is over.

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secrettexasdem — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:32:28 GMT

I think you may have been asleep for the last twenty years or so.....Al Gore has been vetted by Americans repeatedly. Not only did he endure the rigors of two Presidential campaigns (as the VP), he underwent a grueling campaign (and shall we even mention the debacle of an election) where the American people had many opportunities to challenge him. He has been "TESTED BY THE ELECTORATE" more so than Hillary or Barack has ever been . In fact, the majority of Americans PREFERRED him as the President in 2000, only the Supreme Court of the US didn't prefer him.

Al may very well be the saviour of not only the Democratic Party, he may ultimately be the saviour of all of America if he would accept the nomination on the second ballot in a potentially divisive convention after an unnecessarily bitter primary season for Dem's.

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lboogs13 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:33:23 GMT

Al Gore is the most respected, intelligent, poised, compassionate proactive leader one could hope and dream for. I worked on his last campaign and KNOW he is America's best chance at turning this 8 year debacle around and restoring our presence in the world. Gore is the dream and I am excited by the glimmer of the possibility!

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JudgeJimmy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:34:07 GMT

Hillary and Obama have been tested, but so has Al Gore-time and time again. It's not as if he was a newbie here. These three are the best and brightest of our potential nominees. I was really torn between Hillary and Barak until HIllary started trying to putt a fast one on the Michigan/Florida votes. Florida could be counted because all candidates were listed, and I would suggest the GOP method by seating half of them. Michigan needs to follow up with a caucus to select delegates who can be seated. Their "primary" was a farce with only Hillary on the ballot. Michigan can do better than that.

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bluestate1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:37:38 GMT

This is a bizarre scenario. I guess anything to push the idea that HRC will not beat Obama fair and square, right Newsweek? Why don't you let the popular vote decide? Oh, right, HRC will win that after Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. But don't talk about that, right?

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FJR in LA — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:38:55 GMT

I am an Obama supporter and I was totally against this until I got whiff of the Obama as VP piece at the end.

Still, the strategy has serious pitfalls.

I fear that Gore, though no way near as polarizing as Bill and Hillary, may still engender high negatives with much of the electorate. Though I acknowledge that his statemanship and being proven right in the area of Global Warming is a super mitigant to this that is analagous to Obama's being on Iraq from Day 1 on steroids.

But therein lies the risk as well. Not everyone is as sold on Global Warming as they are sold on the fact that Iraq was a disastrous mistake for the U.S. I haven't seen the polling, but my sense is that REPS could still drive a wedge between GORE and much of the middle by rolling out hack, pseudo-scientists that marginalize Gore again as being a single-issue candidate who is more right than wrong; but not as right as he claims.

I am more comfortable with someone right on Iraq without any other policy baggage. Which is also why I favor Obama focusing more on straight infrastructure public investment to create jobs with private voluntary participation in the Green jobs thing: because there doesn't feel to be as much consensus out there behind "Green" jobs (believe it when I see it kind of thing) as there is across blue-red-purple states for leadership on a major public infrastructure investment program.

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wib79 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:46:11 GMT

I would vote for Al Gore in a heart beat.

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redheaded blue girl — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:48:00 GMT

Al Gore is someone who I think has truly transcended politics, even a political office from which he can do enormous good for the country and the world.

I think in 10, 20, 30 years we will all look back and use the word 'visionary' about Gore, He has always been a remarkable man, and always will be.

That said, the squabbling between Obama and Hillary prophesied in this article is grossly overstated. Obama is going to continue with momentum and message, Hillary is going to swirl down and have one very public snitfit, probably about Florida or Michigan. But that's just not what the American people want. And not what the Democrats are going to put up with.

By the time the convention comes around, she'll have, reluctantly, gotten the message that she isn't going to be the nominee, bow out, resume her work in the Senate, and stew in bitterness for the rest of her days.

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perci m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:49:01 GMT

Hi everyone, the name on the top of this comment is not me.

Someone hack into my email and polluting the air with none sense.

Here's my take: Elmo says, ride the white horse. They run fast.

Even in east asia, white horse are a premiun choice, well?

Americans are very intellegent, my gut tells me, they will elect a democrat president the minute they see daylite*

Swing

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reaganconservative — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:51:47 GMT

Wow nice to see yuo guys admitting the true sexism and racism that are keeping your two candidates back, lies in the democrat party itself, not in America.

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ivote2 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:53:20 GMT

And this would happen when? After the Obamacans and the Goreistas conspire in a "smoke free" room to refuse to seat the duly-elected delegations from Florida and Michigan, which would give Hillary the nomination. Wouldn't this be an outstanding example of the New Politics that Senator Obama talks about. So much for "Count Every Vote."

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tonytrotter — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:54:50 GMT

Hey perci m,

Dude! You seriously need to:

1. learn how to write proper English, and;

2. get an attitude adjustment!

Seriously, let the whole race issue go! It's basically a stupid, unhealthy way to think and it will get nothing positive accomplished.

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Vote On Paper — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:56:45 GMT

Ms. Clift and others show journalistic ineptitude when they regurgitate the weary line about Senator Obama and the amount of experience required to hold the office of President of the United States. Article Two of the Constitution sets the qualifications to be eligible for election. A Presidential candidate must:

- be a natural-born citizen of the United States

- be at least thirty-five years old

- have been resident in the United States for at least fourteen years

Additionally, there are two negative qualifications. Under Article One of the United States Constitution, no Presidential candidate can have previously held the office and been removed by conviction for an impeachable offence. And under the Twenty-Second Amendment, no person who has previously served as President or Acting President for more than six years is eligible for election to the Presidency or to the Vice Presidency.

The requirements do not say anything about holding previous office. For those counting,

Mrs. Clinton: 7 Years U.S. Senate = 7

Mr. Obama: 7 Years Illinois State Senate, 3 Years U.S. Senate = 10

Now, to those blessed with independent cognizant reasoning, what matters more than time in office is how time is spent. Do you, as an office holder, author approximately 20 bills most of which amount to writing up some sort of resolution congratulating a lacrosse team on their championship or getting a one million dollar historical marker for Yasgur's Woodstock Farm in upstate New York (Mrs. Clinton)? Or, do you as an office holder author over 150 bills and co-sponsor over another 400 including significant pieces that will make long-term betterment in the lives of all Americans, like **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law), **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law), **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law), **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (in committee), (Mr. Obama).

Unfortunately, it is easier to just repeat untruths rather than seek out facts.

As for former Vice President Al Gore, he has done remarkable work since leaving elected office. However, lest Americans forget, if he had challenged the unconstitutional installation of George W. Bush, we might not be in the mess we're in today. Mr. Gore may be a green prophet, but he is not the leader the United States needs now.

The best candidate for the job of President of the United States is not a hammer, but a healer. Not all of the problems we face are nails. I reject any candidate that summarily assumes that all members of the opposing party are the enemy, and the leaders of nations in turmoil will not meet us on common ground.

This is not a position of idealistic youth, but rather practicality. The old way of sticking out one’s chin and inviting the first blow doesn’t work. The most effective route to change I have seen begins with leading by example. We must strive to live by the highest ideals and principles of our culture rather than resigning ourselves to our lowest common denominator. If we lapse, we must try again. If we succeed, we must not be satisfied.

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gasmeister — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:57:43 GMT

Liberals, get real... Gore is rehashed old leftovers and his popular electability is a myth in the minds of desperate democrats who realize that neither the ice queen nor the wonder flash are electable. The true mystery of the election process is why we are bereft of a canditate who has the ability to inspire a majority of the populace, the experience to deal with the economic, social and geopolitical challenges facing our nation, and the integrity to boldly stand upon the magnitude of his/her past and proclaim it as a fountainhead for future leadership.

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susangg — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:01:40 GMT

I have a better idea: Mr. Gore, step up to the plate and endorse Barack Obama. You know you want to. You know that the voters need a real choice, not Bush Policy Lite vs. The Real Thing. You know that the voters are weary of all the various Clinton-Gates and swing voters are very linkely not to sign up for more of same. You know its the right thing to do and the time to do it is NOW.

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StuartW. — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:04:30 GMT

Significant numbers of democrats and independents do not want to vote for Hillary. There is a visceral antipathy toward the Clintons that stems in part from Bill's unseemly exit from the presidency. Remember Bill's oral alignment with Monica developed while he was under the Paula Jones microscope. This and the edgy pardons at the end of the administration undermined Gore's candidacy in 2000, boosting Bush in what should have been a cakewalk for any Democrat.

In the current campaign Bill's racial rants, BET Bobcat Johnson's transparent cocaine barbs, Hillary's Resko revelations underscore the hypocracy of the Clinton campaign. In their Arkansas incarnations, according to Roger Morris, Bill had a nose like a vacuum cleaner and Hillary, working for the Rose law firm, defended Seth Ward.

If Gore's sentiments reflect any of the above, a Gore/Obama ticket is feasible.

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Mej1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:10:12 GMT

Democrats shoot themselves in foot. Al Gore seems to be only answer. Too bad Obama and Clinton decide to Pres/VP a winning ticket....

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istherehope — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:23:01 GMT

I would definitely vote for Al Gore and most certainly will not vote for Mr. Obama. Just the tactics Jesse Jackson is using, an elected official using racism to pressure black lawmakers into voting for Obama ruined any chance I would vote for Mr. Obama. Whether he condone it or not, its racism in the highest degree and to be endorsed and encouraged by an elected offical for ANY reason, on ANY leavel for ANY goal clearly indicated to me Mr. Obama is not the man that should represent this country. This great country,

Al Gore has long been a champion of America and for all intents and purposes has been elected to President once and would benefit from the independents who sympathize and would want to correct the 2000 fiasco.

Where as Obama and Clinton, neither stands a chance any longer of winning the GE, Obama and his wife with their arrogant remarks have driven Clinton supporters far enough away only McCain can benefit from the voters who stay home or jump the fence. Clinton on the other hand will be battling Obama supporters brainwashed by great speeches and a paid off media and the shadows of her husbands presidency. Its a lose -lose for the Dems, and maybe the headline is true... Al Gore to the rescue.

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faramade — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:24:42 GMT

I don;t need some 20something yrs old telling me Al Gore is the choice now, Go back to college kid

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therightone — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:33:37 GMT

Gore is the best candidate this year. Gore would win. Gore is the man of the time. Gore and Obama on the ticket will be the best ticket. Gore take it on the second vote at the convention. Time to start a Gore for President RALLY.

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PeejA — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:43:24 GMT

I think this is backwards. Obama should be on the top of the ticket, but he should define Gore's Vice Presidency as a position dedicated to dealing with climate change nationally and internationally with the full power of the United States behind it, That is a full-time job. There are too many things for the President to do after this debacle so Barack needs to concentrate on getting the country back together. They would win in a landslide so Gore wouldn't have to worry about breaking ties in the Senate. This is a planetary problem. We cannot wait any longer to focus on this issue. Everything else pales in comparison. This sounds silly, but we shouldn't burden Gore with a presidency when he needs to be on the front line fighting climate change. Gore has the credibility, the knowledge, the international connections, and the desire to do this well. What a wonderful way for us to try to retrieve our reputation around the world!

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mjno — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:44:53 GMT

I would vote for Al Gore over Obama. I think that if the primaries were next year we would find out a lot more about Obama that doesn't make him out to be a SAVIOR. Hillary is the one offering solutions yet the democratic party wants a circus.

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whalehugger — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:45:30 GMT

As VP Gore worked with the Norwegians to resume commercial whale hunting, his long term relationship with whale killing Norwegians got him hi Noble prize. Transcripts of conversations with the PM of Norway were published in the Washington Post in the 90's. He promised the PM a way of making whale killing palatable to the American public--next stop Neah Bay Washington.

He was a big player in the brutal killing of whales by the Makah tribe in Washington state. The tribe gave him an award too. He personally authorized the Coast Guard to use lethal force to keep the protesters from interfering in the slaughter. A 19 year old girl on a Jet Ski was run over by a Coast Guard vessel and nearly killed.

How can anyone who professes the slaughter of these incredible animals have the gal to call themselves a friend of the environment? How can anyone who would direct armed forces to use lethal force to protect whale killers call themselves a good American?

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ella5 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:59:52 GMT

I'm an Obama supporter. The fastest way to ensure I will vote for McCain is to put Al Gore on the ballot. His time has come and gone. Long gone.

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Bretasaurus Rex — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:02 GMT

Ha! I wish…I’ve been telling people forever a Gore/Obama ticket would be a no-brainer. Alas, Gore has forsaken us. There is one simple reason this is totally implausible – he doesn’t want the job. People kept saying, “oh, he’s gonna run… oh, he’s gonna run”, despite his repeated denials. The fact is - he doesn’t need the job. Gore has no ego to satisfy like Clinton. He’s on top of the world now - a profound leader on a grand stage. He truly is the Goreacle. He can champion any project he wants without the need for shortsighted public or conservative approval. After the 2000 election debacle what interest would he have in bailing us out now?

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hagbardceline — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:02:40 GMT

"...to end the seemingly intractable stalemate"

Huh?? Has Eleanor been hiding under a rock for the last week? Obama has won 8 straight contests by over 20-point margins.

Only a die-hard Clintonista could call that a stalemate.

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Chuck in Denver — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:24:51 GMT

If the notion of Al Gore for president were such a great idea, why didn't he win easily (including electoral votes) in 2000? I think it would not take long for voters to remember why they were not too excited about Gore in 2000. Lacking in the "inspirational" department, he would never be able to mobilize the country to solve its serious problems the way a President Obama would.

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lize — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:27:13 GMT

Integrity and intellect in the White House. Now there's a refreshing thought.

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JoninNYC — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:30:18 GMT

This is really a black, white and women issue. And do you know who made it like that? Yeah, black elected officials and black DNC superdelegates. Oh, and not to forget Oprah -- who can't mind her own business.

It's really sad that it has to come down to this...but I've heard many democrats, whom I know personally and whom I work with say that if Obama is running against McCain, they are crossing party lines to vote for McCain.

I'm neither black or white, but I will definitely follow their lead and vote for McCain.

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newsgeek08 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:44:23 GMT

Al Gore to the Rescue? Rescue the party/country? Not likely. Unfortunately he has the smell of a loser. A 3 time loser when it comes to running for the presidency, if my memory serves me correctly. Now saving Hillary's chances of securing the Dems nomination and then the presidency, now that's a much better scenario. First, Hillary would have to address the ill will between them. An apology may be called for and should be extended for any perceived slight or injury done to Gore's presidential chances back in 2000 or any lost opportunities to persue his issues as VP during Bill's presidency. Gore's endorsement and support would have been helpful in the Washington state primary and any others yet to come that have large populations of environmentalist. An offer to have Al help reshape or fine-tune Hillary's environmental policies would be wise and there are a number of cabinet positions through he could help bring about positive change.

Bottom line: if Gore is happy with his life now and his accomplishments, he should acknowledge that his relationship with the Clintons played a big part. Good and bad. If he is just a spiteful, disgruntled has been, and hates he current lot in life, he will take the low road and endorse Obama, stabbing both Clintons in the back and gaining his final revenge, as so many others, including Obama have done.

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solomon09 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:52:17 GMT

I have to respond to "thefloridademocrat". I never cease to be amused about the claim that Bill Clinton presided over a great economic boom. You are 24 now, that would make you 16 when slick willy left office, and 8 when he was sworn in. Obviously while earning your masters degree, you were not taught about a little thing called "the new economy", a phenomenon that happened in the 90's, driven entirely by a tech explosion and a Nasdaq that soared to over 5,000, then completely collapsed, losing 65% of it's value, and even today is not even half what it was then. Millions of people lost hundreds of billions of dollars in investments. Thousands of dot com companies went bankrupt. Of course Bill Clinton took credit for the boom, but before he left office the markets were already crashing. A monkey could have been president in the 90's and the economy would still have boomed. But then a little thing called reality set in.

Please try to have just a little knowledge about the subject you are writing about.

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EmAlex — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:54:29 GMT

I have been hoping and praying for Al Gore to get another opportunity to be our President, as he should be now. There are many possitive point for both Obama & Clinton. But Gore is the one that I really believe can do the job.

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dbs008 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:57:45 GMT

No more caucuses! They are no fairer than the superdelegate system! Both favor the powerful few over the many. Private, one person-one vote, primaries are the only fair election process, with popular vote being the deciding factor. Of course, there needs to be a paper trail for any election that takes place. Let's hope we get electoral process reform and campaign financing reform taken care of by WHOEVER is the next president. I, for one, think all of the discussions taking place because of the historic nature of this presidential campaign, is a good thing. A very good thing for us as citizens of this country to be engaging in. I'm glad I'm not one of the democratic candidates! They are both enduring a great deal to help this country change and grow. I respect both of them for that.

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wnkf — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:05:12 GMT

Elenor, it's time to retire. We, as voters, have to do a gut-check on Obama's inexperience? Step outside the Beltway once in a while. Please. Gut-check! After 8 years of the Idiot Savant there's very little to contemplate; I can't take Hillary (the voice, Bill, her inability to answer even simple questions with a yes or no), plus her vote for the war - 'I didn't know the Pres would lie' crap leaves me no choice. And forget about Al. I use to yell at the TV when he was running against Bush. And yes the press beat up on him, but having front-runner status and losing to the likes of Bush Jr. is unforgiveable. If Gore couldn't bury Jr. how is hegoing to rough-up Uncle John. Obama gives the Dems the contrast thet need - more of the same or change. Hillary inspires no one.

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ljinete — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:16:20 GMT

Al Gore represents change in many ways, not just politically. I have been praying that this conversation would begin. We as a member of this tiny planet, among many other beings, must begin to save our mother, mother earth. We must be responsible and make the changes and difficult choices which will save as all, including all those beings which we share this planet with!

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jen_in_cali — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:19:28 GMT

I would vote for Gore if it were Clinton/Gore or Gore/Clinton. I would not vote for Gore/Obama. I would not and will not vote for Obama. Obama does not have what it takes to be commander in chief and his ties to his muslin roots. Yes he claims not be a muslim but in Africa and Indonesia they believe he only changed his religion to become president and that once a muslim you are always a muslim.

The media has been bias and Women are still getting the short end of the stick. This election has proven it.

think on this: "Wherever politics tries to be redemptive, it is promising too much. Where it wishes to do the work of God, it becomes not divine, but demonic." Pope Benedict XVI

http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/02/obamas_politics_of_collective.html

Saul Alinsky began his book Rules for Radicals:

"Lest we forget at least an over-the-shoulder acknowledgment to the very first radical: from all our legends, mythology, and history (and who is to know where mythology leaves off and history begins -- or which is which), the first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he at least won his own kingdom -- Lucifer."

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paul962 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:25:51 GMT

If there is a clear leader between Clinton & Obama in "pledged delegates", 100+ and the DNC selects another person to be the nominee I will never vote for a democratic candidate again.

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dwv16 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:35:17 GMT

It is exactly this type of overthinking, too clever by half, lunacy that cripples the Democrats. We have the winning candidate in Obama. Many of those who jumped on the Clinton bandwagon, whether out of nostalgia, or because they thought she was a winner, are starting to realize they were mistaken, and are switching to the Obama camp. Obama can and will win, if not sabotaged by these worrywarts.

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visionseer — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:42:05 GMT

Leave the past in the past. Obama for President.

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241Enigma — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:43:27 GMT

Obama's lack of experience and weakness on national security worries me. Anybody besides him for President at this time. I'm for Clinton but would support Gore in a heartbeat. Thump! Thump!

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phoenixmeditation — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:53:59 GMT

I am a registered Independant. I would vote for a Gore/Obama, Obama/Gore, Obama/anyone but Hillary ticket, and if none of those are an option I will (sadly) vote for McCain/whoever isn't Hillary.

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Isabeau — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:55:33 GMT

To all of you who just ASSUME that to not vote for Hillary means that we don't want to see a woman in the white house, that is like saying to not vote for McCain means we don't want to see a MAN in the white house. Both sentiments are totally insane. There was a time I thought it would be great to see Hillary become the next president, mostly because as a woman I thought it would be ground breaking and inspiring to other women. Then I started watching her and listening to her. I would hang my head in shame if she was voted in just because of her gender, but I would also be inclined to vote Republican if she became the democratic nominee. People who are accusing those who don't like Hillary as being against having a woman as president are giving me this very distinct feeling that they are not looking at the qualifications of any of the candidates, all they want is to put a woman in the white house. Let's do it... but not Hillary, not this term. Nancy Pelosi would be much better suited. And PLEASE!!! To say anyone is against Hillary because she wears PANTS? What planet are you from? Now if Bill started wearing dresses, I'd definitely have some concerns. I don't think we should settle for Al Gore, I believe Obama can change and unite America. Unless of course you don't want to be united just because your woman isn't elected. No one knows yet what will happen, so lets just hope that whoever becomes president they can dig us out of this hole tat Bush has thrown us into.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

xsbxsus — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:03:24 GMT

This would be the best thing for the democrats and here is why:

1. Assume Hillary wins the nomination: The democrats will lose the general because the independents that would have voted for Obama will mostly vote for Mccain.

2. If Obama wins the nomination, Mccain will win because when push comes to shove, Obama will be beat up on experience, as he should be.

3. Gore provides the experience needed to be president, and provides a better option than a bitter John Mccain, who has sold his "straight talk soul" the past 8 years.

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sesanders — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:20:21 GMT

Gore is a wonderful choice for the Democrats! However, why Gore-Obama? Why not Gore-Clinton? I am not an Obama fan at all...I have not been impressed with his attitude or his agenda. Yes, we all want change, but I do not want another neophyte in office and I am not in the least convinced that Obama has the diplomatic skills to be even a vice-president. His behavior at the State of the Union and Michelle Obama's comments about Hillary..."I will have to assess her attitude before I will campaign for her" have rubbed me the wrong way. Obama's song and dance about Hillary's people will vote for me but I am not sure that my people will vote for her is BS. He should educate his followers to vote Democratic...that is up to him. Of course, he can be narcissistic about this whole thing if he wants to and we'll have McCain for president...it's as simple as that!

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ntwg — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:20:27 GMT

Al Gore is a luny leftie. He needs to stay out of politics. Besides, since inventing the internet I heard that he was real close to perfecting time travel.

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Natalie Rosen — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:23:55 GMT

Oh my God, what a FANTASTIC scenario. I know I can NEVER have what I want politically. I am afraid to hope for that. What a brilliant way out if only the powers that be would see that.

I have emailed again and again BOTH candidates and said we MUST MUST MUST MUST remain united. I feel like my sentiments fall on deaf ears. Please do anything you can to secure the presidency. If Democrats cannot do it on the heels of the worst administration in US history then when will they? Please God make it a Gore/Obama ticket!

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ogobeone — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:26:45 GMT

There really ought to be a dance called the Algorithm. Al Gore really ought to invent it.

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jpj0318@ecu.edu — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:46:08 GMT

In 2000, Rev. Al Sharpton gave a speech stating that it was ridiculous how Al Gore won the election, but would not be sworn in as president. He protested loudly that the votes in Florida should and must be counted as to not disenfranchise the Florida voters. I agreed with him, even though we all acknowledged that the Florida democratic party had previously "approved" the confusing ballots that gave Pat Buchanan votes meant for Al Gore. We were told that the rules could not be changed AFTER we democrats didn't get the results that we wanted. However, Al Sharpton still DEMANDED that the voters in Florida have their voices heard! We all know how that went down. Now, it is strange to me that Al Sharpton does NOT want Florida voters to have their say in this current election. Obviously, he is an Obama supporter and knows that Florida went to Hillary. So now he doesn't want voters voices to be heard - because it will not benefit Obama. This is very hypocritical of Al Sharpton - and we African Americans need to think for ourselves - not for these phony so-called black leaders who run around talking loud and saying NOTHING. I need more than CHANGE in my purse - I need real SOLUTIONS that Sen. Clinton can deliver! God Bless Hillary! Janice in NC

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barrier — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:46:56 GMT

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, GORE-OBAMA WOULD BE A DREAM TICKET!

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dizzle2 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:54:53 GMT

You have just lost some of my respect by printing this ridiculous scenario. Ther must be something else to write about. They are two popular candidates within the party. Does anybody thing after all of the voting in the country they would just pick someone else? Ridiculous. Obama and Clinton would be Gored.

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nonpartisanAMERICAN — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:55:17 GMT

OK Dems. You blew by not going with Edwards on '04. You're going to blow it for all of us if you don't run an Obama/Edwards ticket this time.

This country, particularly we non partisans, are sick and tired of you and the republicans turning this country into a political toilet!

Get rid of the Old Guard(including Al - whom I do respect).

We need new direction and new politicians that have a pair big enough to change D.C.

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Lauren Day — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:56:24 GMT

Are the Democrats really this desperate? If there's anyone that can rival Hillary Clinton for high negatives, it's Al Gore. His pompous attitude and psuedo-religion of global warming has made him a pariah to millions. Would you like to know why Democrats lose? Because they are irrationally loyal and tied to THE PAST. Obama has finally ignited the interest of a wide range of Americans. Give him a chance. I'm a die-hard Republican, but even I can see that Obama's the most interesting, inspiring and innovative candidate to come along in ages. Don't revisit the past.....leave Gore, Kerry, Edwards, and Clinton in the dustbin of history where they belong.

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Thinking Woman — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:12:15 GMT

Could there BE a more repulsive and insulting way to resolve this issue? A white man to the recue? Rescue the country from a female? 53 other countries have had a female leader. The US if one of a minority of progressive countries that has not. This is unacceptable. Barrack is a crock! He has no experience, no history and is a joke. If he were a woman with his credentials he would be laughed off of the podium. Take a good look people! This man does not deserve your vote.

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cqb4591 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:13:02 GMT

I like that thinking. I been waiting for this idea. but this time it will be clinton the vice president. For me his till the winner of the 2000 election.Hope it will happen.

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Thinking Woman — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:16:40 GMT

Obama's (economic) plan. is the most shameless piece of potential plagiarism that I have ever seen. He basically took Clinton's words and Clinton's policies and called them his own. If I were a professor I'd give him an F and try to get him kicked out of school," said Kevin Hassett, Sen. John McCain's economic advisor and the Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.

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kathomas1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:33:48 GMT

Can someone please lay out Hillary Clintons' "35 years of experience" excluding her First Lady stints being married to the person who was actually elected to be the Executive? Remember, Obama has more legislative experience than her, so there must be something I'm missing.

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elizm — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:34:43 GMT

I have never voted blue in my llife and yet I would vote for a Gore/Obama ticket. I have had enough of the Clintons. Obama is too liberal albeit very charasmatic, and McCain is just crazy...

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katrina-bettina — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:48:24 GMT

Are you delusional? Are you a secret Republican? Or are you just a Democrat of the past several years, unable to resist snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?

Al Gore is unlikely to win against the Republican candidate. He was not a good candidate, and he won't be a good candidate in the future.

Furthermore, he has no desire to be a candidate. He is admirably effective now.

And the Democratic Party HAS an electable candidate in Obama. As a candidate, Gore NEVER elicited the excitement and commitment Obama inspires.

As howie1 posted below, "Dems like both Barack and Hillary, so the suggestion is to have neither? Ridiculous."

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devo — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:50:09 GMT

dumb

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GS Papa Bear — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:00:26 GMT

I'm a die-hard Republican. In almost 30 years as a voter I have never voted outside the party in a major election. But I would vote for Al Gore in a heart beat! Obama simply does not have the experience and Clinton.....well, crooked as a mountain road should sum it up. I simply don't think McCain would be good at the job. As has been said many times..."There are no statesmen anymore, just politicians." I seriously doubt any of them care the least bit about the country and its citizenry anymore, just their on careers and fortune. In my opinion the only statesmen to be President in recent history were Reagan and Kennedy. Gore is nowhere near their league but he is sure a hell of a site better than the current choices.... Maybe I'll choose "none of the above" this year.

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kelleyphx — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:00:30 GMT

I'm waiting for Barbra Bush to step up. Now there's a President. Wife of a President and the mother of a President. Who's better qualified than that?

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Seattle Lady — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:06:10 GMT

Oh, please, God, yes!

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Mandy30 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:09:29 GMT

It sickens me when people say Barack Obama has no experience. People wake up!!!! He is a senator. I think people forget that he is. The only political office Hillary Clinton has ever held is senator. People, use some common sense and think about this. If you still believe that hillary has more experience, your're an idiot.

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volnhi — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:10:17 GMT

The title is correct.. Al Gore can come to the rescue by coming out and making an endorsement of either one of the candidates. . Al is recognized as the un-offical leader of the Democratic Party and his nod would go a long way in ending this stelmate, particularly if it goes to the Convention.

Now for you cowards who hiding behind your monitors and posting this racial crap - you really need to get a grip. You are the reason this Country is being prohibited from continuing to grow and prosper. Barack Obama is just as viable a candidate as Hillary, Gov. Richardson, Sen Biden and all the rest. This Presidential campaign is not about his race.

If you listen to the speeches and not concentrate on race you will see that no-one is offering sollutions. Just promises at this point; but it's easier for you hate mongers to say Obama just talks.

Question: Please list any sollutions Hillary or McCain have offered thus far?

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Boulder Sue — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:12:58 GMT

Curiouser and curiouser!

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silvernblack — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:26:13 GMT

Al, please don't enter the race. You're BAD LUCK! You ran and lost; you endorsed Howard Dean and he lost; you endorsed John Kerry and he lost. Sit back and enjoy your Oscar and other accolades. The american people are enjoying this spectacle and you coming in would just spoil the fun.

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LBC29 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:30:55 GMT

Gore's time has come if he would chose to run, but how can we think he's anything but reluctant when he hasn't entered the campaign? He should have been participating all this time. On the other hand, perhaps we don't need someone who feels a need to feed their narcism with a presidential win.

Obama can mobilize the country like a Kennedy, Reagan or Clinton to a somewhat lesser extent. He instills that type of excitement and leadership. Maybe that's what we need as a nation after 8 years with a clown and Darth Vader in the White House. To the Republicans who doubt his experience, please go back and check the "Party of Lincoln's" namesake's, level of experience before becoming said party's first president. And both politicians came from Illinois.

Clinton carries too much baggage. I can't listen to people like Limbaugh and Hannity redirect valid issues with 8 years of complaining about what Bill is doing. She can get no crossover votes. I also don't believe it was intended for two families to monoplize the the Presidency for three decades.

And for those who still believe Al Gore stated he invented the internet, again, please stop listening to FattyMcPillpopper and SquintyFoxNewsHairGuy: http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp

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Arjuna9 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:32:22 GMT

In 2000 I voted for Al Gore, I like and deeply respect the man, but this idea is ludicrous. I agree with the person who called it "a white man to the rescue". This is a democracy dammit, now act like you believe it! We are in the democratic process of deciding between Clinton and Obama, and that is what we are going to do. It has NOTHING to do with the fact that one is a woman and one is black, in spite of the fact that millions of you are anxious to say that it does. One is inspiring and the other is not. The one who is not also was a strong supporter of the Iraq war before that became an unpopular political position. Also that one incites extreme hatred among a lot of people. So now make your choice and forget about tossing another candidate in - a person who has told us that he is not a part of this process.

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thinking straight — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:48:56 GMT

What I believe is that this country is going for the SAFE vote and of course that would be Hilary because of what Clinton did, and she is a respectful and capable person.

However, I feel that this country has been through so much chaos that we need to really vote for what is best and great and necessary for this country and that would be what Obama offers.

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vox1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:49:15 GMT

Okay, so it's not about gender or race, but we're going to "save' the Democratic Party by bringing in who?... a white man. So when it's too hard to choose between a woman and a black person the great white male hope is called upon. A man who has not run in a single primary this year. After all the heart and work that Obama, Clinton and all their compaign workers and supporters have put into their respective campaigns, that would be unconscionable and would rip the party to shreds. Blacks and women deserve the chance to win or lose just like white men.

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lmgreen — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:52:51 GMT

Al Gore. He would be an ok alternative to Hillary. Hell, Fred Thompson would have been better than Hillary. I cannot understand why anyone would vote for the wife of Monica Lewinsky's boyfriend. She had accomplished nothing. She is a carpetbagger from New York that does not have any more experience than Obama. Gore/ Obama would work.

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Liza Gerberding — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:45:44 GMT

Are you people high on crack? This is now, not then. I love Al Gore, but let's let those who have fought the battle finish the battle. It would be a complete upside down scramble of logic to have Al Gore enter the contest now.

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bbmyls2go — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:57:12 GMT

GORE/Powell 2008!

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lucianmidnight — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:03:07 GMT

I'm not trying to be acrimonious here, but this has to be one of the silliest articles I've read yet.

Wait, WAIT, what if the fact that Al Gore already lost once deters even more superdelegates. Maybe the brokered convention will find a way to re-animate the corpse of John F. Kennedy and he will be the nominee! NO, NO, WAIT, Better yet, they'll nominate the winner of a new reality show "so you think you can be president?" Yeah. That's how it will happen.

This is absurd. I can't believe it even made Newsweek. Not addressed, of course, is the millions of disenfrancised voters on both the Hillary and Obama side who will see their votes count for naught as the delegates they elected will suddenly abandon their constituents and vote with a rogue caucus of Super Delegates. Congratulations, you've got it all figured out.

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kickyourace — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:03:14 GMT

Al Gore in 2008??? Why not, I voted for him 8 years ago and if anything, I like him more now that he finally got a sense of humor he is willing to show. Hilary? If I had too but a lot of baggage. Ombama? Little green first time around, maybe in 2012 but Al. Sure. Hope it happens. - http://www.impeachgeorgebush.org.

Kick Your ACE!

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amurcia — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:18:56 GMT

Thank you for your article. Al was electable he won!!!! Bush cronies changed everything, let's not

forget that. Now, I do no think he is electable, but I will love a Gore-Clinton, I do not think he wants

to be VP again. Obama, if he is a uniter,and patriotic, needs to step down for the good of the party.

He is a poster boy, the Repubs are behind his success as a candidate trying to derail Hillary, and divide us democrats just like they did in 2004. Hillary will beat McCain and they know it. Black

people with Oprah in front are traitors, what they have done to the people that have help them accomplished what have been denied to them is appalling. Hillary is the best man for the job,

but it happened that she is a woman that is all. We need to elect her on those basis pronto.

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Bunny — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:23:54 GMT

Al Gore is yesterday's man. He had his chance in 2000. Why didn't he win his home State.

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000MAK000 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:29:59 GMT

I'm a moderate Republican but I honestly don't understand why so many people hate Hillary. Is it something specific she has done? I understand that she has strong views, is a shrewd politician, "wears the pants", is ambitious....but are those really bad things? Don't we want a US Senator or potential presidential candidate to be all that. To get the job done, to stand up for what he/she believes, to be shrewd and smart. After all this is the most difficult job in America, if not the world.

I just haven't been able to find a good reason why she should be hated.

All those democrats voting Obama b/c they think they have a better chance of winning the general election, think again. The guy has two years of national/international experience as a senator. The Republicans will drive a bus over him and back it up and run him over again. He will become road kill when the general elections are over.

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a brighter America 08 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:52:31 GMT

This is hypocracy at its best! This is the United States of America! "WE, THE PEOPLE" ELECT OUR PRESIDENT. I realize Hillary wants the superdelegates to "SELECT" HER as the nominee at the Democratic Convention in Denver. Hillary, it doesn't work this way either! Hillary, you must accept that 50 percent of American citizens just DO NOT LIKE YOU, PERIOD. It doesn't matter how many "LIKEABILITY TOURS" you take. You did that in IOWA. Well, guess what, Hillary? YOUR WERE SOUNDLY REJECTED!! You came out of IOWA in third place! IOWA GOT IT RIGHT!!!

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a brighter America 08 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:05:11 GMT

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lafaye — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:06:01 GMT

I think democrats have good reason to be proud of the choices they have this election year. I think Clinton and Obama are close in this race because they are both good choices.

I am voting for Obama because I agree with his position a bit more than with Clinton. I think Clinton would do a good job of bringing democrats and republicans together, because her stance is closer to the center, but Obama speaks for me. I think that the democratic party should be represented by the candidate with whom the majority of the democratic party agrees. If that is Clinton, I am fine with that.

I would have loved the opportunity to vote for Al Gore again, but he doesn't choose to run. I don't believe we need to draft him, since we have two outstanding people who have expressed a desire to serve in the oval office.

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thisisnotamerica — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:13:00 GMT

I think it's a great idea: This way, the Dems get an almost certain 16 years -- two Gore terms, and, when he's knocking on in years, two Obama terms. And the country is run by two sane human beings, rather than the psychos in charge right now. There must be a way to force the Dem Party to adopt this brilliant idea...

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thisisnotamerica — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:19:09 GMT

Response to Lucianmidnight: You obviously weren't paying attention when Gore was running for President: Al Gore won last time out. (SCOTUS doesn't pick Presidents, voters pick Presidents. The voters picked Gore.) He'll win this time out, too.

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a brighter America 08 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:24:53 GMT

CLINTONISTAS: HERE ARE THE FACTS!

Senator Clinton has based her campaign on an erroneous claim to greater legislative and administrative experience. Former President Clinton talks up her role in his administration on the campaign trail but pointedly refuses to release any documents that would provide greater details on her actual activities there. It is broadly understood that Hillary spearheaded the response team that staved off Republican attacks and spun the many scandals of the Clinton years. As to her Senate record, no one in the press has had the diligence to lay out her record for the public to assess.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.

These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.

1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.

2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.

3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.

5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.

6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.

7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.

10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.

13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.

14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.

15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are more substantive.

16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.

17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11

18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.

19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.

20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

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Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize. During the first (8) eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced

233 regarding healthcare reform,

125 on poverty and public assistance,

112 crime fighting bills,

97 economic bills,

60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,

21 ethics reform bills,

15 gun control,

6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:

**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),

**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),

**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,

**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),

**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.

In all since enter the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record for someone who supposedly has no record according to the spin meisters and mindless twits. I challenge Clinton supporters to name a single legislative accomplishment that demonstrates her superior experience." Posted by: Mark | February 4, 2008

Guess you Clintonistas do not like learning the facts; you like to do as Hillary does: LIE, DISTORT THE FACTS, SMEAR, SLASH AND BURN. And 100 percent of you don't even bother to find out what IS FACTUAL. You need to wake up from your Clinton slumber and realize your dreams are just a maze of your own uninformed concoctions.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

a brighter America 08 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:28:26 GMT

CLINTONISTAS: HERE ARE THE FACTS!

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.

These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.

1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.

2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.

3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.

5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.

6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.

7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.

10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.

13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.

14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.

15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are more substantive.

16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.

17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11

18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.

19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.

20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize. During the first (8) eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced

233 regarding healthcare reform,

125 on poverty and public assistance,

112 crime fighting bills,

97 economic bills,

60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,

21 ethics reform bills,

15 gun control,

6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:

**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),

**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),

**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,

**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),

**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

oughtab — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:40:01 GMT

No disrespect to you or Al Gore, Andrew, but if you haven't noticed--we voted out all the white guys with experience. I think at this point we have decided we actually really want the features of the President to undergo an Extreme Makover, something in a woman or a black man perhaps?

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Geonewsweek — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:03:54 GMT

Why should Al Gore come to the "rescue"? No one´s in need of rescue here. Yes, Obama is a newcomer but he´s a brilliant leader wth outstanding judgement. Look where 4 years of Bush experience got us...a disasterous second term on everything from the war to the environment to the economy. On the other hand, Obama is already respected and loved throughout the world. I know because I work and live overseas. People around the world want Obama to be President because he will bring respect back to the U.S. The more people get to know him, the more they like him. Hillary and Gore have had their time. Time for a fresh perspective by someone who inspires. --White male, age 43, U.S. citizen, banker.

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KC lensman — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:29:22 GMT

I thought Al Gore should have been the President the last time around and I still believe he is the best qualified candidate (Democrat or Republican) to be the President in 2009. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get him the Democratic nomination this summer and I would support him all the way to the White House. A Gore-Obama ticket would win and then Obama could run on his own and become the President in 2017. Let's do it.

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georgee — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:31:18 GMT

Not sure Eleanor Clift is quite accurate in her assessment that "not long enough for voters to remember what they didn't like about him eight years ago."

Or, how do you win the popular vote, which seems to mean that more Americans voted for him than against him. The Supreme Court (which was not very "Supreme" in 2000) appointed Turd Blossom after that mis-carriage of justice that we have been stuck with for about 200 years called the Electoral College (College of idiots) which the Politicians promise to fix every so often since we left the horse and buggy days.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

arundube — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:29:56 GMT

I think Al Gore is the best person for the presidential candidate. The Democrats shouldn't waste any time and should make a concerted effort to persuade Al Gore to enter the electoral fray.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

JudgeJimmy — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:36:26 GMT

Early on in this running discussion, I said that a Gore/Obama ticket would be a winner. My view was based upon the presumptive GOP nominee, Grampa McCain. The injection of race and sexism into the discussion is sad. Al Gore should not dismimssed as a "white man." He is a distinguished former Senator, Vice President, popular vote winner in 2000, Nobel Prize winner, Oscar winner, and an internationally recognized and respected figure. To dismiss him as a "white man" is as racist as those who dismiss Sen. Obama as a Black man, and as sexist as dismissing Sen. Clinton as a woman. I like all three and would vote for any of them against Grampa McCain.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

fstas — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:13:46 GMT

The comments here show a pretty clear representation of how the democrats have acheived micro-polarization. Fact is that Clinton and Obama are almost exact duplicates on policy (which is what you should be evaluating). So the measuring stick becomes likeability, color, gender and experience (probably in that order too understanding that allegedly more that 50% of the voting public put GW in office...twice). So the real issue is not any of those evalutions, but more, what will the electorate do?

They will come out in droves to stand behind the most moderate. No far left or right. And, oddly, the repubs have put up their MOST moderate to take the dems on. This election will be all about the independent voters.

Gore will not even consider running. Why on earth would he? He is making tons of money, has the power he always wanted (and deserved), and he detested the way the electorate made him a scate goat. He is not a moderately intelligent man, but a far smarter man no longer willing to take our ignorances. He will never enter into a realm of losing again. And I don't blame him.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

PhilllipW — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:18:47 GMT

This is an idea that seems more and more plausible each day, months ago I floated this idea to family members. Both Clinton and Obama have weaknesses that will be hard to overcome in the general. As much as I admire Hillary, she will motivate the republicans to vote. As president would insure at least 4 years of partisan politics. Obama, although a good man, is inexperienced and we must face realitiy, he will have a tough time with the white bubba vote. Remember people will vote for you if its convienient, but they will crawl on their belly's to vote against you. Gore in '08 would be a winner, I'm sure the thought terrifies the hard core republicans.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

sakabilangbakod — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:29:51 GMT

Al Gore is the most qualified besides these three wanna be. GO AL! I WILL SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDACY 100%.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

TheGoreacle — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:10:42 GMT

That fat buffoon coluldn't get elected dog catcher in the US. Needs to stick to Prizes. I think its time for someone of another generation. The boomers have pretty well screwed things up over the past 16 years. Think younger!!!!!!!!!!!

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TEWKY — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:15:28 GMT

Yes, Yes, Yes...Gore/Obama

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cnnoracle — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:47:16 GMT

Your kidding right. Gore was dead wrong on Iraq. Global warming is a farce. The latest theories have more to do with warming related to solar cycles (READ THE NEWS). And Inventing the Internet -Do I need to say more. He's self-absorbed narcissist who is way off base most of the time.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

ccouch5 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:56:15 GMT

Eleanor, you have reported on politics for a long time, but you are so totally off the mark when you say dems like both Obama and Clinton. I support Hillary wholehearted for President, because of her experience, her accomplishments and her ability to withstand the daily attacks by both the right wing and the so obviously pro-Obama media.

However, as a rational, moderate Democrat, I absolutely will NOT vote for a snake oil sales like Obama, even if he were on the ticket with Al Gore. I love Al Gore. He was rightfully elected president of the U.S. and had his presidency stolen from him. I would vote for Gore if his running-mate is someone else, but will NOT with Obama on the ticket.

Obama is a fraud! Obama spins flowery words, yet does not and has not delivered on his promises. He also outright lies! Research his relationship with the slumlord Rezko. Obama implies he had a minimal involvement with Rezko, but the fact is Rezko helped him purchase his $300,00 home.

In regards to judgment, Obama refuses to take responsibility for taking a pass on 128 votes in the Illinois senate by voting present. If Obama can't make a decision on the important issues facing Illinois voters, MAYBE he's not up to making even tougher decisions facing our nation!

Don't forget - Obama flubbed up SIX times hitting the wrong button in the Illinois senate. Obama says he's not "DETAIL ORIENTED." What he really means is he's "DOWNRIGHT INCOMPETENT." Keep Obama away from the "Big Red Button!" Folks - this man is dangerous!

Liberal media - here's a word for you coming from a tv and radio reporter/producer of 13 years. Do NOT be fooled thinking the Dems will flock to the polls in support of Obama this November. I have already written the DNC, the Missouri Dem Party because I live in KC and numerous media outlets letting them know that if Obama is the dem nominee. I will unreservedly, WITHOUT REGRETS, vote McCain! I am NOT alone.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

benvictor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:09:12 GMT

Yes, Al Gore will be the party's Nominee. And, Hillary will be Big Al's running mate. Obama needs to be "seasoned" for 12 more years in the Senate to gain the experience and establish some sort of accomplished record.

Al Gore will be gracious to step forward at the appropriate time to salvage Victor for the Democratic Party in November. Al is so deserving of Victory and is the appropriate person to fix the foreign and domestic ineptitudes of the Bush Administration. Oh, what poetic justice to have had the 2000 election stolen from him only to return to glorious Victory and make this Nation whole again. God Bless America and God Bless Al Gore for his unselfish service to this Great Nation. Happy Days are Here Again, Happy Days are Here Again.

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benvictor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:10:58 GMT

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

kmattin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:12:10 GMT

I see this election with Mcain and Clinton running against each other like an old episode of MASH. Liver or fish, fish or liver, WE WANT SOMETHIND ELSE! My vote goes to Obama.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Rapps — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:13:22 GMT

Eleanor, your idea is certainly thought provoking but it is really indicative of buyer's remorse. The time for Gore to enter this fracas was a few months ago; there is no way he is waltzing in after this primary season. Face it Dems, we will be running either Obama or Hillary, despite the fact that neither is a buller proof candidate. The real challenge will be to dispel the notion that Obama lacks experience; the fact is that he has a good deal more substantive experience than reflected in the standard media story. The Senate record reflects that during Obama's first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These inculded the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law), The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law), The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (did not become law), The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law), the Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill (did not become law) and many more. He has some really interesting new policy ideas designed to make goverment more simple, effective, and user friendly. So there is some real meat on his bones, the challenge now is to show that; unfortunately it is not a sexy media angle, so it doesn't get much play.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

bulldawson — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:16:39 GMT

I am a life long Republican. This election, These Candidates, if Al Gore runs, I vote Al Gore and never look back.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

lucianmidnight — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:22:47 GMT

Notice to thisisnotamerica: He won the popular vote, he didn't win the election. If he had "won" he'd be in the Whitehouse now.

I love how you said "will" as though this INSANE article will actually come to fruition. This is honestly one of the most absurd things I've read.

Obama and Clinton and their supporters have been campaigning for OVER A YEAR. As if the millions of new voters who Obama brought in, and the millions supporting Hillary would be just fine with their votes being overridden so a man who hasn't campaigned one iota, and who THEY DIDNT VOTE FOR suddenly gets the nod. This is just absurd. Everyone who buys into it obviously is clueless about politics.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

kelleyphx — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:34:36 GMT

Oh please! Maybe we can get John Kerry to run with Al. That way the both can see if they can beat someone who can actually pronounce every other word in his stump speech! The answer isn't a guy who couldn't turn up three more votes than George W! The dems have a winner. Al's still looking for the key to the lockbox! Try backing Obama. You might win for a change.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

paul962 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:40:48 GMT

Andrew,

Go Back to where you came from.

You obviously have no business writing for a "news" organization.

Oh, I forgot Newsweek is like Faux News.

A simple purveyor of an entertainment product since this "article" belongs in a checkout newspaper like the Star or the Enquirer.

ALIENS INVADE AND SAVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION!!

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

repubmocrat — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:46:51 GMT

It is crazy that we have gotten to the point where we are letting this country get flushed down the toilet. The election of either Dem candidate is doing just that and McCain is not any better. Gore would have to get my vote and there was a time that even that would have seemed rediculous. It shows our deterioration as a nation.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Her_Liberalness — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:19:25 GMT

I find this suggestion despicable. Yes, this is an issue of electability that has EVERYTHING to do with race and gender. Let's give up on the woman and the black man and hand the reigns again to a white man, because people in this country are too racist and too sexist to give that up.

Al Gore is not the God everyone is portraying him to be. He is a fancy politician with an Oscar who made a great movie about the environment. His leadership would be no better than Bill Clinton's, and it needs to be understood that his presidency was no more than average and his "leadership" on the economy was no more than serendipity and the technology boom of the 1990s.

After George Bush, Al Gore is practically a saint. But no one was too excited about him in 2000, and he certainly didn't enjoy the same enthusiasm and support that either Hillary or Barack do today, so enough with this Al Gore nonsense. We have a wonderful opportunity for success in 2008. Please let us enjoy it.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Robertinnc — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:28:47 GMT

I like Al Gore and would have supported him had he ran as Hillary and Obama have, but he did'nt. I do not find it fair to usher in a candidate who did not go through the blood sweat and tears of the campaigning process. It would be a slap in the face to the current contenders. The Democratic party needs to stop looking beyond the 2 candidated for a solution and start comeing up with a solution. I will support whomever is the nominee, but I still hold out hope for Hillary.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

nutty1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:21:14 GMT

Where did the following originate?? I am an Obama supporter, but believe these factts to be false. And how could you compare how many bills were written to how many were passed. They have each written and sponsored many bills, and each has had several passed (she has more than him).

Here are 2 govt links, 1 for each candidate:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=300022

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=400629

Here is the post I am questioning??

CLINTONISTAS: HERE ARE THE FACTS!

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.

These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.

1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.

2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.

3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.

5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.

6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.

7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.

10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.

13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.

14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.

15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are more substantive.

16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.

17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11

18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.

19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.

20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize. During the first (8) eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced

233 regarding healthcare reform,

125 on poverty and public assistance,

112 crime fighting bills,

97 economic bills,

60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,

21 ethics reform bills,

15 gun control,

6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:

**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),

**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),

**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,

**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),

**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Juanis — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:59:37 GMT

With all the talk about history being made, with either a black man or a woman representing a major party in the presidential election, the Democrats will instead choose a white man? No way in hell this happens.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

mddemocrat — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:16:59 GMT

Wake up Democrats!! Why do you think McCain is starting to attack Obama so ferociously just now as he is a few delegates away from locking up the Rep nomination? Because he knows he has NO chance against Obama and because he would rather have Hillary Clinton to beat upon in the general election.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

MoDemo1234 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:49:32 GMT

As a life long democrat, I am afraid that I may be voting for a republican for the first time in my life. While I am not a huge Clinton supporter, I just can not in good concience vote for Obama. I listen to his speeches and the only "Hope" I feel, is a hope that he will show some substance. I hear only talk and no real policy ideas. Everyone can fantasize about the illinois legislature as being the "experience" for the presidency, but when it comes time for a real "gut check", are you really comfortable with him if there is an attack on the US? I am one Democrat that will put my childrens future and safety ahead of my loyalty to the Democratic party. It will be a sad day in November, but I will hold my nose and vote for McCain if the choice is McCain or Obama.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

ronnieshaw — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:44:22 GMT

Why is everyone giving Obama a pass. The man is a muslim. I know this for a fact. If we are not careful we will turn this country over to a man that will sell us down the river. If you want to know how I know he is a muslim, ask and I will tell you. But, he is muslim. He has been incognito for the purpose of not isolating voters that would not vote for him if they knew the truth.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

mobaxter — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:31:17 GMT

Who do you think Al Gore is another John Wayne to the rescue. He didnot run before why now? Best he could be this election is Vice President. Obama and Clinton stop the mud slinging and talk about what you would do for our country. Not what wrong with the other person. That goes for McCain too.

Vote from the heart this election for there is no easy fix. Im white and I support 0bama. Because I feel Hillard would not be a strong President. We donot need to hear about Bill Clinton and his sex acts as President. Also would Bill Tell his wife what to do????????????????????????????????

We all want lower taxes,balance budget,better education,better jobs, better healthcare,etc.

But it up to us to vote for the right President.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Juanis — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:57:58 GMT

Hey ronnieshaw:

I know I'll regret asking this, but how do you know "for a fact" that Obama is a Muslim? Please give us something other than "his father was a Muslim."

And speaking of which, if a man named Barack Hussein Obama was desperate to hide the fact that he's Muslim for political reasons, wouldn't he have changed his name to Fred Smith -- or maybe Ronnie Shaw -- by now?

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kill-em-all — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:03:00 GMT

The United States of America is a christian/catholic nation.How can we as americans vote for someone like obama who is muslim?He can not even pledge allegence to the flag.WTF is he doing running for office,I agree we need change here in america, but a muslim president is not the way people.Al gore should have won the presidentcy back in 2000 but whorehays brother had something to do with the florida votes.Al gore had won florida but no the republicans wanted to recount and recount again untill they got their way,so is your vote really going to matter?Mccain is our next president whether we like it or not. NO bama in 08"If obama some how is elected to office I will move to canada.AS far as Hillary goes she already ran this contry for 8yrs what's 8more gonna hurt?

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

1pilgrim — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:14:27 GMT

In this very conservative little midwestern town, neither Clinton nor Obama stand a chance as they are both seen as unelectable. But Al Gore would unite the Democrats and win over many Republicans who are embarrassed by and ashamed of the incompetence of the current president.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Juanis — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:01:49 GMT

Based on some of the comments on this thread so far (take a bow, ronnieshaw and kill-em-all), Obama will have an uphill battle against a stunning level of ignorance and bigotry. Which is probably why the Democrats' best chance is Hillary.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

zzbolt — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:53:42 GMT

God, not Al "I need a friend so some one please listen to me" Gore. The country doesn't need a winy cry baby as president. Enough with Hilary and the Clinton's. The only real choice is Mc Cain. Al Gore will make the country look weak, Hilary will turn the U.S. into a socialist, semi communist state, Obama is too inexperienced to make any real changes. With the House and the Senate getting lower approval ratings than the President, you can be sure to see the "Grand Old Party" taking control again. It would be impossible for Obama or Clinton to get anything done. Has there ever been a lame duck in their first term? If not, we would surely see it if either of them are elected. And besides, Hilary was already president for 8 years, she shouldn't be allowed to run.

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bharatnaik — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:28:04 GMT

I think Hllory is a very courageius carying lady. She belives in a good family. She went through very bad time, but she stood by her husband. During her worst time she was calm and she did not let her marriage brake. Most of us would have seperated. She did not let it happen.

As a president also she would not take any dicisin in excitemen and she would wisely decide.

I think she is the best person to become president

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bharatnaik — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:28:05 GMT

As a president also she would not take any dicisin in excitemen and she would wisely decide.

I think she is the best person to become president

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

pintamaria — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:08:47 GMT

Hey folks,

Am I the only one here truly OFFENDED that someone would even suggest giving the nomination to Gore after Hillary and Obama have invested their time and resources campaigning for the past year and a half?

More than 20 million Americans across the country have already cast votes for Obama and Clinton. The two have also attracted a lot of new voters. Some states this election have had more voters turn out to vote than ever before (ie South Carolina). No disrespect to Al Gore, but let's face it: Many in this country are excited at the prospect that finally someone other than a white male has a good shot at winning the presidency.

The suggestion of a Gore-Obama ticket - totally dismissing Hillary and forcing Barack into the back seat - is insulting. And I'll be shocked if I'm the only one who feels this way. Millions of Americans are excited about nominating the first woman or first African-American for president. I'll bet anything that handing the nomination over to yet ANOTHER white guy (who never entered the race in the first place) will tick a lot of people off.

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emoney — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:59:12 GMT

To comment on the post by "Posted By: JoninNYC (February 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM) " I find it interesting how we see and hear what we want to see and hear to really show how we fell about this issue. I agree with you when you said that this is a "black and White" issue and you and you so called friends just proved it. Correct me if I wrong, but I never heard or seen Obama come out and say that he is America's "BLACK" CANDIDATE!!! I heave heard him say that he is a candidate for All people! And your ignorance is at a level that I've never seen before. Are you serious when you said that Black elected officials made this campaign a Black and White issue! The media has made this a black and white issue. They are the ones that will not let this die! Case in point! After Obama won South Carolina, a Fox news Correspondent I read a email on the air sent in by a person from South Carolina who expressed his disgust with his state voting for and approving a "Balck" man to represent his state! Now you tell me what black elected official apprved that one!! I was the media! I can assure you if Senator Clinton was way ahead of Mr. Obama that this isssue of race would not be an issue, but just because this man has lasted this long and generated great support and just happens to be "Black" now there is a race issue. I have not head Obama or Hillary say anything about this being about race, it's the media and folk like you who are determined to keep this ignorant issue in front of the people of this country. Question! Do you think that it wrong for a Black women celeberty to vote for a Black candidate! Then if that's the case then is wrong for a White celebrity to back Hillary! But if a Black celeberity back a black candidtate, then it's racism, but if a white celebrity back a white candidtae then its ok. To be honest, you and your friends will note vote for Obama is because he's black, not because of Oprah!! Oh, and lastly! I've seen more elected black officials support the Clinton's than I have seen in support of Obama!

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

sarahb — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:12:12 GMT

Never going to happen -- I totally agree with travelgallery's comment below. I have always thought highly of Al Gore (and I voted for him in 2000)...amazing how everyone is so quick to jump on the Al Gore bandwagon now, when he endured so much negativity back when he was running for president. It's funny to think that if he appeared on the ballot this November, he'd win the presidency. People are so fickle, and short-sighted. BTW, I think Obama is an excellent choice for president, so I don't think an "intervention" is all that necessary, thanks very much.

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robtw — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:34:32 GMT

Of course all of you realize that all of the potential choices in either party are nothing but politicians. In their world they deal with other politicians (congress), lobbyists, special interests groups, and high powered people, Some get to be president. Some president's terms are like playing on a nice clear field (Clinton). Some terms are played on a muddy field (Bush). They do not get to chose which it will be. It might be enlightening to review all previous president's promises vs. actual delivery on the promises. None of past presidents and none of future presidents will score very well. We are the lemmings and they are the pied pipers. At least for as long as we allow this carnival to go on.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

jstambo — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:21:28 GMT

(to the tune of "The Year Of The Cat")

In a party without any vision

Where a one-eyed man would be the king

They've persuaded an enchanting prince to toss

His magic hat into the ring

Out of Harvard by way of Jakarta Day School

He rides in upon a golden steed

Don't bother asking for explanations

They’re convinced he’s what they need

It’s the year of Barack

He doesn't answer any questions

On the issues he gets a pass

But he always seems to say the right cliche

So they follow him en masse

He's so bright and clean even Howard Dean

Doesn't feel an urge to scream or yell

Tell Mrs. Clinton to take a hike

This guy’s much easier to sell

We'll cheer ya Barack

For McCain or Giuliani

Dodd and Biden both are short on IQ

They've had no luck with guys named Johnny

And Kucinich

Just might be missing a screw

The Year Of Barack

They’ll worship him until they dump him

When his suit reveals no-one inside

Then they’ll somehow try to cobble up a ticket

That won’t yield them a schneid

But the painful scar of Mondale-Ferraro

Makes all of them a bit insane

That's why they'll turn to Gore to lead them

But for now they all remain

Just revering Barack

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

maclettie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:28:27 GMT

At last! At least one member of the media is willing to discuss a real possibility, the kind America needs.

Gore is tested; he knows all the dirty tricks Rove can play and this time he should be ready to respond immediately. He's on the record for: ending the war, helping the underclass, rebalancing the tax code to tax the rich and relieve the struggling middle class, create real national health care, including mental health coverage which is needed to stop the violence so prevalent in our society. Not to mention his crusade against global warming, over reliance on oil which means an all-out effort on alternative energy supplies. He's the only American politician that the rest of the civilized world has any respect left for. Before I die, I hope to be able to vote once more FOR someone instead of simply against the worst of the choices.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

maclettie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:28:28 GMT

At last! At least one member of the media is willing to discuss a real possibility, the kind America needs.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

skonroy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:47:16 GMT

McCain's global warming initiative with Lieberman blunts Gore's apparent advantage in this area. I think that overall Gore will be no match for the impressive John McCain. In fact I think he will do even less well than either Hillary or Obama.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Al Gore is an exceptional man. — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:35:10 GMT

Please Al Gore run for President. Run as an Independent.

Please.

We love you and your family.

We trust and respect you.

We need you.

You are so full of wisdom and kindness.

You are not a hypocrite.

We would be so grateful and relieved, if you would be our President.

You will get elected, I know it.

Please come help us save our integrity, our hope, and ourselves.

Please.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Appman — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:43:25 GMT

Silly libbies - run a born sore-loser and "piss-off" the blacks and the women!

Democrats are all 100% nuts!

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

Chad Sheen — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:25:50 GMT

Dear Mr. Gore and the DNC Leadership,

Now is the time for the Democrats to unify behind ONE candidate. Al Gore is solely and uniquely qualified to meet the tremendous challenges that we face over the next few years. He is widely respected around the globe, has shown exceptional leadership by taking a pro environment position on the environment that once viewed as an unimportant issue and turned it into once of the most important issues of our generation.

While the current Democratic candidates show incredible possibilities, Al Gore is the only person in America that is capable of delivering a unified Democrat vote in November.

His ability reach across the diverse demographics that make up the Democratic party is critical to getting the disparate and disenfranchised factions of the Democratic Americans to come together behind one president.

The Bush administration and threat of a McCain presidency threaten our economic stability, position in the global community and deepen our involvement in Iraq. Gore's leadership is critical to leading us out of the darkness of war, economic depression and role as a respected country.

I implore you examine Mr. Gore carefully and Mr. Gore, if I am lucky enough to have your eyes view my plea, my faith in your leadership exceeds that of any other person on the planet. I have enormous respect for you and your accomplishments. It makes perfect sense to leverage your leadership and vision.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

cherlynn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:13:45 GMT

The bottom line is America needs Al Gore. We have witnesssed our country being used by a president for his own political motives and our country is in so much trouble and turmoil. Mr. Gore, please for the sake of the poor, the working class, and those that are struggling to raise their families help us take back our country and get it back on the right track again.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

cherlynn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:28:03 GMT

Life time republican, but I would vote for Al Gore in a heart beat.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

cherlynn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:36:54 GMT

I can not believe that there is still such ignorance when it comes to race and religion. There are people on this website ,that still believe that to be of the muslim faith is to denote terrorism. This is not only wrong, but it is very disturbing that we still have such ignorance in this world. The incidence of 911 came about due to a sect of fanatics from Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Muslims represent 22% of the population of the world, that is about 1.2 billion people. The Oklahoma City bombing was a terrorist act on April 19, 1995, aimed at the U.S. government in which the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building was destroyed killing 165 and leaving over 800 people injured. The Oklahoma City bombing came about due to the fact three men believed they had a right to stand up to the United State government by using terrorist acts. Up until September 11, 2001, it was the deadliest terrorist act on U.S. soil. You can not associate terrorism with all muslims due to the actions of Osama bin Laden and his sect of fanatics, anymore than you can associate terrorism with all Americans due to the acts committed by Timmy McVeigh and his associates.

re: Al Gore to the Rescue?

goodbyetoallthat — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:55:47 GMT

This is an interesting scenario. There are, however, many if 's, the first being Gore himself. As it is now, I believe the Obama/Clinton battle will end in May or early June at the latest, regardless of the Clintons' insistence on going all the way to the convention; and I believe the nominee will be Obama; this would be fine, But . . . we can only wait and see what developes.

In the meantime, for those who still are not sure about Obama but are open minded, I respectfully recommend the following magazine articles for readers' perusal; they are online and in libraries.

Newsweek, March 31st: cover story: "When Barry Became Barack", plus "The Obama Dividend" and other articles.

Rolling Stone, March 20th: cover story, several good articles.

New York Review of Books, current (April 17th) issue has an article on the two Dem candidates entitled "Molehill Politics," by Elizabeth Drew.

Atlantic Monthly, December issue: cover story: "Goodbye To All That: Why Obama Matters," by Andrew Sullivan, other articles.