Gore in the News - June 8, 2007

Today's talk . . .

http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20070608/cm_huffpost/051225
Draft Al Gore? Draft Al Gore!
But what about it, Al? Yes, as with so many things in life, getting there means hard and sometimes absurd work -- the price that must be paid for securing success and power. You acknowledged to Bob Herbert that there is no other position "that even approaches that of president in terms of inherent ability to affect the course of events." But how then can you live with your green and good convictions and not run?

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0608/p25s03-usmb.html
Democratic strategist: Party has no easy path to White House in '08
When he was asked to assess the current field of potential Democratic presidential candidates, Shrum noted that Mr. Gore "is conducting the greatest non campaign campaign we have ever seen in this country. I mean, 3,000 people wait at dawn for a book signing ... and they are chanting 'Run Al, run.' " "He has become a prophet on a global scale," he adds. "No other politician that I know of has done this. And he is having an impact on one of he biggest issues of all time, maybe more impact than some presidents. If he runs and loses, I think that goes away. It is obviously magnified if he wins. So I think it is a very tough decision for him and I don't think it will be made purely on political grounds.... I think the other ground for him is: What else can I do to move the progressive agenda forward?"

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/6/...0743.shtml?s=ic
Stone: Al Gore following Nixon path
Gore, Stone said, "is a giant compared to the Democrats who are running for president. His popularity is at an all-time high; he has turned out to be right as far as his party is concerned about the two major issues of the day — the war, where he's been the most articulate critic, and global warming, which is his signature issue that he was in the wilderness on and now everyone thinks it's true."

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/volunteers4goreusa/
Volunteers for Gore USA
A national forum for volunteers to exchange information about state and local actions to draft former Vice President Al Gore to run for President in 2008. Forum started by John Pitkin.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/6/6/221639/3835
Gore said to me today 'Bless your heart'
Al opened the book, and pulled it to sign, then I saw his head turn slightly. His lips don't move when he reads... (more proof he's presidential material!) He said, "Awwww..." and looked up at me, and said, "Bless your hear t."

http://benningtonbanner.com/headlines/ci_6089780
Gore calls for override
Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed an energy and global climate change bill Thursday that was vetoed by Republican Gov. James Douglas a day earlier, heating up the battle to steer public opinion about the legislation. "I'm enthusiastic about fighting through whatever stands in our way," said Gore. "Get that override and put this terrific law into effect."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/08/...in2906214.shtml
Gore's soon-to-be 'Green home'
Once his upscale neighborhood changed zoning laws earlier this year, Gore was able to place solar panels on his roof, and he's now preparing to install a geothermal system that will, among other things, drastically reduce the cost of heating his pool. Gore is also upgrading windows and duct work, installing more energy-efficient light bulbs and creating a rainwater collection system for irrigation and water management.

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http://www.americanbarometer.com/?p=109
What makes a president?
In fact, Gore lists five intangibles that pose the greatest threat to reason: fear, superstition, ideology, deception and intolerance. Does anyone else believe these are the building blocks of the current administration? And Fox News?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JE48XHKG64
Gore criticizes George W.H. Bush for ignoring Iraq's ties to terrorism - 1992 Video
His comments may be used against him, should he decide to run.
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