After today I am more positive then ever...Gore Will Not run for Prez...

[SaveElmer]

He is totally and completely devoted to this issue, and I think he believes if it gets caught up as part of a Presidential run it will become more partisan, something he is desperately trying to reverse...

It will also require him to remove his complete focus on this issue and devote it to other things...

Nope...I think he has found what he really wants to do and on something where he really thinks he is making progress...

[Divine Discontent]

1. good point..

and if so, which sucks, I hope then Clark runs. Then we'll have a choice between Clark, Edwards and Obama. I'm not sold at all on Hillary, just speaking for me and the 20 dems I talk to on the phones and at family functions. I'd vote for her, but she won't get my vote in the primaries. I just feel she's not right, but we'll see. I like them in order as I have above. I really wanted Gore or Kerry but oh well. Any Dem is going to be a breath of fresh air over the turds who've been running (ha) things.
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[Greeby]

2. To be honest, he doesn't have to run

Just get his name on the ballot and keep doing whats he's doing. With any luck, that's all he'd need

[Fridays Child]

3. I agree.

[melody]

4. I wondered when the "other candidate" people would start this up lol

I am confident he's going to enter the race, for all manner of reasons.

[AtomicKitten]

5. *

[otohara]

6. My Hope Faded Today

and Joe Conason was right regarding the media. Already the calling Al Gore names has begun. Just heard ucky Tucker say Gore was "an appalling hypocrite", and other nasty comments.

[MissWaverly]

16. so, they are yappy lab dogs, there are a lot of good people

look at the Katrina folks, I would listen to a billion Faux News fatheads bloviate if I
could get in a position to move the country forward, we can't wait until the paid shills
become declawed.

[iamahaingttta]

7. Al Gore 2012

He shouldn't have to be the first one to clean up Dubya's mess.

[liberal renegade]

17. And a shitstorm at that.

[AlGore-08.com]

8. Between sessions, Gore was asked by the media to rule out a 2008 run. He refused to rule it out.

eom

[Clarkie1]

15. Him and Clark. nt

[Clarkie1]

9. He's a hero, and I'm so glad he's promoting reducing greenhouse gases. One caveat...

His opposition to using safe, affordable nuclear energy to curb global warming makes no sense, in my view. I think he would have even more credibility if he was more open to nuclear energy. He says reduce greenhouse gases 90% by 2050....we can't wait that long. Also, how? With a rapidly rising population how can wind, solar, etc. possibly reduce emission by 90%? I know I'm sounding cynical, but, well...I am.

Global warming is a reality. It's also a reality that nuclear energy today is safer than breathing coal burning emissions. Many times safer. France gets 85% of it's power from non-greenhouse gas producing nuclear power plants, whereas at present we only get 20%. We ought to invest to the max in wind, solar, and other renewable technologies, but I don't think those can stop global warming alone. In fact, I'm cynical ANYTHING we can do can stop man made global warming at this point. It may be the best we can do is reduce it as much as possible, and that requires more nuclear energy a.s.a.p. like it or not.

I would love to see a debate between Gore and environmental nuclear energy advocates such as James Lovelock and Patrick Moore. It would be an interesting exchange. One of those letters Gore delivered today was from me, and in it I advocated for nuclear energy as well as wind, solar, etc. I hope Congress gets the message.



edited for spelling...I always forget to run the checker.

[JNelson6563]

11. He's not *against* nuclear energy

He explained that nicely at today's event(s).

Julie

[Clarkie1]

13. Yes, he believes it will have a limited role.

I read the news release. It's what he's been saying for awhile; his position has not changed.

A small, limited role for nuclear energy in the near-term will not solve the global climate crises....or, I should say at this point, alleviate the global climate crises, in my view.

In the future we may discover energy technolgies that are clean, renewable, and we haven't even dreamed of that can supply all our energy needs, but those technologies are still developing and the time for action is now.

It is my view that 21st century nuclear energy technolgy is the only form of energy that can make a serious impact on global climate change. That combined with developing forms of alternative energy is the best way to address the crises now.

[AlGore-08.com]

12. Did you watch the hearings? Gore was asked a number of times about nuclear energy

Gore said each time that he isn't an absolutist about nuclear energy - - he used to represent Oak Ridge, TN. He feels that some of the drawbacks of nuclear power -- long term waste disposal, national safety concerns - - will be overcome in the near future. But he thinks that right now, nuclear power plants are too expensive to play a major role in energy production.

[Clarkie1]

14. No, I've just read the AP reports.

I look forward to watching the testimony; I just got back from work today.

I disagree nuclear power plants are too expensive. I have heard reputable source claim they are a inexpensive as "clean" coal plants. Of course, coal plants are the cheapest when environmental cost is not taken into account.

Again, I look forward to listening to his testimony a soon as I have time. Gore is a hero of mine irregadless of this disagreement. Earth in the Balance was a great book, and the first political rally I ever attended was for Gore when he was running in the primary...before the Clinton days.

I think there is a lot of historical (rightfully so) opposition to nuclear power on the left, but the technolgy has changed and is changing. My concern is the politics gets in the way of science. I suspect Gore does not want to alienate a lot of people, and that may color his views somewhat.

The danger is some will propose nuclear power as a kind of cure-all, which it isn't. They might use nuclear energy as an excuse not to invest to the max in wind, solar, etc. But it doesn't have to be an either/or proposition.

[Sapere aude]

10. He doesn't need to. He is more effective being himself. I wish people would

leave him alone. I think it is selfish to try and make him run if he doesn't want to.

[mtnsnake]

18. I think he's thinking about running & leaning toward doing so, but he's not positive

The way I look at it, if he knew in his mind that he was NOT going to run, he would come right out and make it clear. If he isn't going to run, there is no reason for him to keep it a mystery. The fact that he's being a little evasive about it means to me that he's thinking about it. If he's thinking about it, then he wants to do it. The only thing that I think will keep him from making a run is if he decides in his mind...at some point in the next few months...that his chance of winning a general election wouldn't be as easy as what many people seem to think it would be. I think Gore wants it, but he doesn't want to do it unless he feels his chances for winning the primary are a sure thing, and that his chances for winning the general election would be high. Personally, as much as I love the guy, I don't think his chances for winning the general election would be that great. I believe that even winning the primary would be tough for him, tougher than what a lot of people here think. That's just me though.

[laugle]

19. I can't imagine why he would even

want to run.

We are so lucky that we still have some good people running, considering the horrific mess that will be left by that arrogant, impecilic, idiot!!

I love Al Gore, but he seems so happy and focused and totally commited to the important cause of saving the planet, I can't imagine him and his family being dragged through the mud of a campaign.

Today when he testified, some of the people (repugs) were so nasty to him. I just saw a short clip. Apparently he hasn't been to the congress since Jan. 2001. I couldn't help but think that it must have been a nasty reminder of all that vitriol that goes along with politics.

Anyway......I don't think it's likely he will run and who would blame him. I agree with you that he is probably still thinking about it though and that's understandable considering he got robbed.

Well like they say "politics is a dirty business" and anything could happen.

[Apollo11]

20. Gore is keeping his options open

I think Al Gore is keeping his options open right now, watching how the "pre-season" goes. I don't think he yet knows what he will do. My guess is that the chance of him entering the race is somewhere between 20% and 35%.

Gore's current line - "I have no plans to be a candidate" - tells us that right now (today) he has no plans to run. But it doesn't prevent him from changing his plans and making new plans during the coming months.

Gore is doing a great job raising public awareness about the climate crisis. Winning an Oscar means that even more people will hopefully see An Inconvenient Truth. He put in a great performance at the Congressional Hearing on March 21st.

Gore is also getting ready to bring out his next book The Assault on Reason - to be published in May. The theme of this book - why we need better decision-making in government - is very timely (whether he runs or not).

Gore is also leading Live Earth with concerts in 7 cities across the globe on 7/7/07 -- all with the aim of raising awareness and pushing for action to address the climate crisis.

Depending on how things pan out, and the reaction to his book, Gore can consider his situation over the summer and announce his decision (or if you prefer - "change his mind") sometime in the fall.

It all depends on the circumstances. In September, if the race for the Dem nomination is still wide open and Hillary's campaign is in trouble, it might create the conditions for Gore to enter the race.

Don't forget that Bill Clinton did not kick-off his campaign until October 1991. But Al Gore already has nationwide respect and name recognition that other wannabees can only wish for!

Unless and until Gore endorses another candidate, we have to assume that he is keeping his options open. So it is too soon for those of us who prefer Gore to switch our allegiance.

"If (Al) was going to run in the future, of course I would support him. I think he'd be a fantastic president. He already got a majority of votes of people in this country once, and so that says something."
-- Tipper Gore on Good Morning America, June 13, 2006
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2069724&page=1

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :patriot:

Read Al's blog: http://blog.algore.com

Get ready for Live Earth on 7/7/07: www.liveearth.org

Sign the petitions at www.algore.org and www.draftgore.com

:kick:

[Vinca]

21. When you think about it, why on earth would anyone want to take

on the post-King George clean-up? This is the biggest mess our country has ever been in. I wish Gore would run, but he should follow his passion and true calling.