I got a letter from Al Gore yesterday stating that we need to put a Democrat in the White House when Bush leaves. I think Gore would be much more formidable than Hillary, Obama, or Edwards. He has 8 years experience in the Executive branch and doesn't have the same negatives that Hillary and Obama have. This guy actually got more popular votes than Bush in the 2000 election, and I think he would be by far the most formidable candidate the Democrats could run. I think a Gore candidacy would be a sure thing for the Democrats.
2007-08-30 07:56:38 · 62 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I agree, Gore would be a much more competent candidate. Being a youth, I am deeply moved by his campaign to promote global warming awareness, which affects MY future! However, I believe it would be more correct to say "re-elect" Gore.
He is competent, skilled, experienced, comes off as a genuinely intelligent but friendly politician, and focuses on a variety of issues.
He simply put too many people, especially the few moderate Republicans out there, with the dragging off of the 2000 election, which Bush did NOT win, he was the only president appointed in the history of the nation.
And whoever the moron above me that said he made the Iraq + education joke, that was John Kerry, not Al Gore.
2007-08-30 08:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 2 · 8⤊ 8⤋
Thank to this man , Al Gore, our country woke up from global warming issues, nobody was listening to green houses and high mileage gas vehicles before in America. He really show us the right path as how we should behave on global warming as a leader of the free world. So, as far as he won't be running for president, I say that's our loss.Because He will be an awesome president. We need Presidents with Talent,intelligence and negotiation skills; not Somebody who reminds you your next door neighbor that you can have a conversation and drink beers in a Barbecue. We can't settle for That Low. We need to crave for the Best Man or Woman for the Job. This is Not, any Job, this is the most important Job All American Must Fill to improve our Lifes And our Country.
2007-09-01 07:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Oceanfan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the interest of full disclosure, I despise Al Gore almost as much as the president he served with and I would chew on tin foil before I ever voted for him. With that being said, Gore could never win the presidency at this stage I believe, because if gets the democratic nomination (which he could since it's preliminary appeal is to the furthest left Bush haters who will love him from what they feel was stolen from them last time), his behavior and actions after the 2000 decision in Florida will, I believe prove to be his demise in the general election with fair minded democrats, who if not for his actions may have otherwise considered giving him their vote. Yes, a lot of people despise Bush, but most Americans I believe are getting tired of politics as usual. Gore entering the race would satisfy a certain portion of the Democrat constituency, but for a lot more voters it will give a better reason to take a second look at the Republican nominee. So please Al, do enter the race as a favor to everybody who still loves America!
2007-09-02 16:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done a lot of research on the subject and frankly after reading Assault on Reason and researching whether or not global warming is true (it is by the way, stop looking at popular media and go to a library and pick up scientic journals), I could not forsee a better candidate. He is a moderate dem, but I think he might run independent due to personal feelings toward party system politics. Here is the wrap up.
Clinton, Edwards, Guliani --Pride comes before the fall
Thompson- Wasn't a popular Senator (law & order hype)
Romney and Thompson - Flipflop Flipflop Flipflop
Ron Paul- an idealist with no real practice (Go for Gov. 1st)
Obama - idealistic, naive, but a strong VP slot-(Obama 2016)
McCain- needs help $$$$ and isn't going to get it
Big Presidental Hopefuls for 08
Ex-Rep. Newt Gingrich - rally conservative base, attracts some Dems
Ex-VP Al Gore- Moderate Dem, attracts some Rep. Climate crisis, 2000 pop vote winner, and more importantly anti-Iraq war in 2002, offers solutions to carbon and economic problem, offers solution to failed No Child left Behind Act, for more info on what Gore or any politican really stands for go to www.ontheissues.org
2007-08-31 15:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mod Dem 08 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Al Gore is the best choice for a combo of experience and charisma. Hillary's so-called experience is minimal, a little more so for Obama.
Al Gore has a long proven record.
It's "just" one thing, but Al Gore has used his talents and resources to direct the world's attention to global warming and consequently many other environmental issues that don't just exist but threaten this planet.
When I think o Presidentf Al Gore dealing with the war in Iraq, dictators of third-world coountries, health-care and other middle-class issues, I trust him.
2007-09-02 06:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by JimKC 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To the people who have answered and obviously hate gore, let me explain the question.. WHY IS AL GORE NOT RUNNING? not why do you born again republicans want to slam him?
I think he is tired of the stupidity that put Bush in the white house in the 1st place, and all the red states that now say WHAT DID WE DO!! and in effect Bush destroyed this country along with our standing in other nations. If you agree with the reason for the Iraq war you probably still believe Saddam is alive and still hiding WMD's
Be it Al or Hillary it is about DEM time we get a Democrat in the white house to heal this country.
It would be a blessing if he ran, but till then lets count the day until Bush is gone!
2007-09-01 06:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by mickey0104 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I agree with you about the fact he should run. I guess he really doesn't want to. He's probably still gun-shy because of the whole debacle in 2000.
He's actually able to affect greater change on a much more important front, global warming, without being President. A president has too much responsibility to party members in Congress who will have to be re-elected in the next 4 years. I think some districts would be in danger of slipping to the Republicans if we had a Democrat who was such a strong proponent of making changes to the ways businesses and citizens go about their daily routines to reduce the effects of global warming.
By allowing himself the luxury of not having to answer to anybody, Al Gore can really do the important things.
2007-08-31 01:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Al Gore doesn't want to play the game, to parse words, to be anything other than honest, forthright and candid. With that commitment to himself, he chances losing again. He would love to win and be President - but losing twice - he does not want to chance that legacy. Additionally, I feel he is a great man, not a great politician. Only a great politician can win a presidential campaign, being a great man (or woman) is not required and is probably a detriment in the current cultural climate in America. By the way, now that Ann Richards has passed, Al Gore is my political hero. Peace.
2007-08-31 19:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by John A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Al Gore is not running, because he can be much more effective in stopping Global Warming as a businessman, than a politician. He is a brilliant man, who suffered an unfair defeat. The election was stolen from him...and we see the disastrous results. Yes, he would be a great President. But I think we lost our opportunity to have this man serve us in office. Read the cover article in August Wired Magazine.
2007-09-02 17:56:27 · answer #9 · answered by bluelucy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm amazed at how many uninformed people there are here. Has it ever occured to any of you that maybe Al Gore has a huge carbon footprint because, I don't know, he *works out of his mansion*? Just a hint, even small businesses tend to burn more energy than the average American homeowner. And Mr. Gore is hardly a small business owner.
As for his non-participation in the '08 campaign, he's moved on to other things. Besides, what person in their right mind would want to become the successor to George W. Bush?
2007-09-01 08:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by Darth Yoshi 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well we have to let the past go and I really don't think Al Gore wants the grief. He is doing now what he is passionate about. Saving the planet. As for Hillary you are correct in that some people hate her and I am really not too sure why. I live in NC right now and John Edwards was a one term senator for a reason. Obama I will not vote for. He has absolutely no experience. So I feel your pain.
2007-08-31 09:30:37 · answer #11 · answered by telcoemp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋