GORE Will HAVE To Declare Himself A Candidate For President -San Jose Mercury News Editorial

[kpete]

Suddenly cool Al Gore looks like a good choice
Mercury News Editorial

Al Gore could become the only man to win an Oscar, a Nobel Prize and his party's presidential nomination within a span of 12 months.

He already has collected an Oscar for his global-warming documentary ``An Inconvenient Truth.'' (Actually, that's two Oscars, if you count best song.) He's been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by an admiring Norwegian lawmaker. But to have a shot at the trifecta -- California's presidential primary will be 11 months from tomorrow -- Gore will have to declare himself a candidate for president.

We hope he goes for it.

Gore has said repeatedly that he's happy doing what he's doing, while not irrevocably ruling out a run. Friends and former aides are hedging bets.

In coming months, we'll be seeing plenty of him. He'll be promoting his new book and orchestrating a seven-continent concert extravaganza to raise awareness of global warming. (On 7/7/07, the sun will never set on impresario Al Gore's empire.) But by fall, it may not be just the Earth that needs saving, but also the Democratic Party.

more at:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/opinion/16832316.htm

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[immoderate]

1. Gore / Obama sounds good to me,

I also like Edwards for VP.

Who doesn't know why Gore makes such a good candidate? :shrug:

--IMM

[cascadiance]

6. I'll take that if Feingold doesn't accept the VP slot...

I think Feingold would be the guy to get the ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY effort to put in national public campaign financing that will need to happen in 2009 (if not earlier). For me Gore/Feingold would be my first choice, but could be talked into others too. Obama still needs to concretely tell me how he would help get this legislation passed.

[Blue Belle]

17. That's my first choice in a ticket...

That would be an amazing team.

[Alexander]

33. Yes, Gore/Feingold is the most qualified ticket.

If you want to know why, look below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZfHsoAv5Q

After seeing this video, Feingold impressed me. He handled himself extremely well against Tim Russert, and has been on the right side of issues almost all the time.

He outperformed Kerry in 2004, carrying counties that Bush won, even though he is far more liberal. He's electable, and since he doesn't want to run for president, a VP position in a Gore administration would be an excellent alternative.

[hippiechick]

34. Yes indeed!

:patriot:

[grmamo]

51. Feingold has impressed me for a long time... I would like this ticket

[FourScore]

54. That's the ticket!!!

GORE/FEINGOLD 2008!!!!!

[ThomWV]

81. I'd Prefer Feingold but Obama is acceptable

I'd take Clark although I see him heading to State.

[Pierre.Suave]

7. How about Gore/Richardson

Sounds much better to me.

exactly why does everyone like Obama so much?

In Richardson we have a candidate that has much more to offer than Obama.

have you ever stopped to consider why teh media is making such a big deal out of Clinton and Obama? it is because they know, as we SHOULD know, that they have NO chance of winning. They are the candidates the Reich Wing WANTS to run, because they know the US will not elect Hillary or Obama as president.

Do you want to win or do you want to take the candidate the media gives you?

About Bill Richardson.

<snip>

Bill Richardson was recently re-elected to a second term as Governor of New Mexico with the support of 69 percent of voters, representing the largest margin of victory for any Governor in state history. He was supported by Democrats, Republicans and Independents, winning in both urban and rural counties New Mexicans overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Richardson's aggressive efforts to improve education, cut taxes, build a high-wage economy, expand health care access, invest in renewable energy and make New Mexico safer.

Bill Richardson's fiscally responsible governing style has allowed New Mexico to tackle important priorities, while maintaining a balanced budget and the highest reserves in state history. He cut $230 million in bureaucratic waste, invested in new opportunities for New Mexico's children and returned more than $1 billion dollars in taxes to working families.

As Secretary of Energy to President Bill Clinton, Bill Richardson implemented tough efficiency standards to save energy. And as Governor, he has made New Mexico the Clean Energy State by requiring utility companies to produce energy through renewable resources and reduce carbon emissions.

Before becoming Governor, Bill Richardson served in Congress for 15 years and helped President Clinton pass the economic plan that created millions of jobs and led America to its first balanced budget in 30 years.

Appointed by President Clinton as the Ambassador to the UN, Bill Richardson worked with world leaders to build alliances and help prevent the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea. Bill Richardson has been nominated four times for the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the release of hostages, American servicemen and political prisoners in North Korea, Iraq, and Cuba. Governor Richardson recently negotiated a 60-day cease fire in war-torn Darfur following direct talks with rebel leaders and the President of Sudan.

As Chairman of the Democratic Governor's Association, Governor Richardson raised more than $28 million for gubernatorial candidates and helped elect the first Democratic majority of governors since 1994. Governor Richardson also served as Chair of the Western Governors Association, Border Governor's Conference and the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

[Pastiche423]

36. Richardson is/was DCL

No thank you.

[Pierre.Suave]

59. what?

tell me why Obama is better, he has NO experience compared to EVERYONE else running.

he also has no chance to win, thats why the media is pushing him and hillary.

[Pastiche423]

60. For one, Obama is not a DCLer

That, IMHO, puts him over anyone that is a DC-heller.

[Pierre.Suave]

63. what is the DCL?

Are you by chance referring to the DLC?

[Pastiche423]

64. lol

Yes, I transposed the letters.

I meant Democratic Leadership Council.

[cascadiance]

65. Well, it's also an out of date "command" structure like DEC's was ...

That ole company Digital Equipment's old "Command Language" DLC... Hah! Ken Olson thought all of his operating systems were king of the hill just like the DLC does. They share a lot! And the DLC and its parent corporatist political influences will hopefully be just as extinct in the future as DCL and its parent company DEC are.

[hughee99]

75. Wasn't Gore DLC at one time?

I thought he was there at the start. Just to mention, I like Gore, and I don't have anything against him for his former DLC affiliation.

[FogerRox]

80. Richardson is worse than DCL, he has much baggage

His dealings in Afgahnistan as a so called diplomat are well documented. He directly participated in a scheme to get arms to the taliban, while calling for other faction, to not arm themselves.

Wonderful thing, DU search, try it.

[Obamarama]

13. At this point, I don't particularly CARE who's on the other side of the ticket. Just give me GORE!

The VP side of the ticket isn't so crucial to me at this point. There's planty of time to haggle over that. I just want Gore in the race!

[immoderate]

16. Well, I largely agree.

Many would do as VP. With Gore.

--IMM

[connecticut yankee]

50. I'm with you on that

although I think Gore/Obama would be a stronger ticket.

[NNadir]

69. Probably unbeatable.

Mind you, I don't necessarily <em>feel good</em> about Obama, but he's developing "star" power.

On energy issues, I'm not too thrilled with Obama, but look it's very difficult to talk about energy and the environment in a serious way since people don't want to contemplate reality.

[sweetladybug]

2. Al Gore is the only person to get our country back on the right track

GORE 2008!!!!!!!!

[kiteinthewind]

4. ditto! nt

:toast:

[Subdivisions]

3. Here is my hope --->

[Gidney N Cloyd]

5. Gore/Obama. With Wes Clark as Sec'y of State.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

23. Defense

Given his background, I think Clark would do best as Secretary of Defense. Sec of State would be an important decision though.

Dare we say Bill C.?

[Gidney N Cloyd]

32. You have to be retired from military for 10 years before you can be sec'y of defense.

Your point is well taken but I just looked up his retirement date and he wouldn't be elligible for defense until around 2010.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

37. Crazy Country We Live In

An Asshole like Rumsfeld is qualified to serve in that post, but Clark is not.

[AndyTiedye]

8. Gore Is The Only One Who Can Go AROUND THE MSM to Get His Message Out

The MSM gives unlimited FREE airtime to Repiglican talking points about our candidates,
while our candidates have to pay $$$$ per second to reply, if the MSM will even deign to let us on at any price.

Gore is the only one who has the ability to get his message out despite the MSM.
Gore is the only one who can win.

[cascadiance]

19. And the only one that can and is not being bought off to avoid doing this...

Down with Der Korporatocracy! Up with Gore!

[kiteinthewind]

58. Uh oh, you didn't just say he could do more as Pres than giving his slideshow, did you?

Somebody's not gonna like hearing that!
:popcorn:

[JDPriestly]

9. I hope Gore runs.

But if he doesn't, we've got great candidates provided party in-fighting doesn't spoil everyone's chances.

[RestoreGore]

10. Mr. Gore Doesn't Have To Do Anything

Especially for people who didn't support him when they didn't think he was "cool."

[helderheid]

11. please QUIT PISSING IN THE CORNFLAKES.

[RestoreGore]

21. QUIT BUGGING ME n/t

[helderheid]

26. Ditto!!

[RestoreGore]

27. I don't even usually respond to you.

But no one tells me what to post here.

[helderheid]

28. oooh SNAP!

[kiteinthewind]

56. LOL!! Pissing in the Cornflakes. I love it.

:rofl:

[DKRC]

14. Fortunately Al is an adult.

He does things because it's the right thing to do, not because anyone does or doesn't deserve it.

If he runs, he wins. We've just got to convince him to run.

[RestoreGore]

22. If he needs that much convincing he doesn't want it

And since as you say he is an adult, I would think he can make up his own mind.

[helderheid]

30. Which is it? He doesn't want it, or he can make up his own mind?

:shrug:

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

25. That's About 47% Of Country

Which includes the 30% of Wingnuts.

And some of us were just fine with him, and voted for him in 2000, and as far as I'm concerned the 47% of idiots who voted for King george in 2000, can go Fuck themselves!

[evlbstrd]

42. Who would those people be?

The majority that voted for him?

[proud2BlibKansan]

45. Who didn't think he was cool?

Got a link?

[Guaranteed]

61. Most of us have supported him since he started speaking out against

the Iraq War in 2002.

His Move-On speeches were what really got me going on him, though.

[Me.]

12. It Is Imminently Clear That A Groundswell Is Growing

Wait For The Moment Al!

As for *'s "The first President Bush mocked him as ``ozone man.'' Now, corporations seek his counsel on global warming." Al Gore never did anything as embarrassing as throw up on the Chinese Prime Minister at a state dinner, with, the cameras rolling!

[peacetalksforall]

15. Gore-Feingold.

[dogday]

44. I could get onboard with that big time ,,,,,

[Labors of Hercules]

18. RELAX... Gore is already running...

Trace his activities and you can see that his goal is more definate than spearheading international actions on climate change... but don't just take my word for it:

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2007/03/2008_race_ranki_1.html

"He debuts because the Academy begged him to run, because he was the beneficiary of about $15 million worth of free, positive media, and because his entrance could knock either Edwards and/or Obama out. James Carville keeps saying Gore will run because the Clinton universe knows that if he does, interest in Obama translates into solidarity with Gore. Ask Mark Penn whether he's polled this. Fundraising projection: N/A, and he can't really fund himself, regardless of what some folks whisper. But who doubts his ability to raise money, especially with, say, Joe Trippi running his campaign?"

"Gore is already running, just unconventionally and intelligently. Why raise money and bug donors now when you can get millions in free pub with all this climate stuff? Don't bug the donors until you need to dance with Hillary mono et mono."

[RestoreGore]

24. Climate "Stuff?"

Is that all this is to people? Again, you are intimating this is all just a ruse. The movie, the books, the concerts, the presentations, all of it. How dare anyone intimate that.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

29. I'm Sorry, But Global Warming Is NOT The Only Issue Some Of Us Care About

Fine, you want to say that the issue of Global Warming is critical, and has long term implications for our planet. But what about all the other issues which impact the future of both OUR COUNTRY & Our Planet?

Sorry, but although Mr. Gore is an outspoken and admirable advocate for environmental causes, given his prior experience as member of Congress & Vice-President, someone who many Democrats respect for his political views.

Right now, and in 2009 after 8 years of damage done but this reckless administration, we have many, many, many pressing issues in addition to global warming. Are those just unimportant? What the hell good is saving our earth, if we don't save ourselves? The two are not mutually exclusive. Between wars, and debt, and infringement on our civil liberties, we have dug ourselves a hole so deep, that it will take an intelligent, knowledgable and respected individual to repair things.

Some of us feel that of the current prospects, Mr. Gore is immensely qualified to lead us in these pursuits. As President he could do much to combat global warming, and in addition, he could fill cabinet posts with individuals capable of solving the problems which we as a nation in this global environment, desperately need.

So unlike those who want him to focus on combatting global warming, I think that President Gore could walk and chew gum at the same time. Since our choices are so suspect, he is the best person for the job, and would be able to accomplish much.

[RestoreGore]

35. I wasn't talking to you or about you

I was referring to it being called climate "stuff" in the article posted. Honestly, I personally don't care what you think about global warming or anything else here. I find it demeaning to Mr. Gore's conviction on this to simply call it "stuff" as if what he is doing now doesn't matter. You don't like that opinion, too bad.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

41. Sticks & Stones

I'm just glad to finally realize that I'm not the only person on these boards who finds your consistent postings as somewhat hostile in regards to Al Gore.

Heck, even Mr. Gore is not as abrasive in defense of his positions and non-candidacy. You are almost more passionate about the issue than he is. It's actually quite amusing.

[RestoreGore]

47. You are simply part of the attack crowd here

You never miss a chance to jump on a comment I make here and twist its meaning, because you are threatened by my opinions. So be it. I don't think that defending his work is being hostile to him, but of course to someone who is only about politics, it would be.

[kiteinthewind]

57. What I am seeing is that you watch the Gore posts very closely and never

miss an opportunity to slam the idea of him running for POTUS. Seems sort of like an obsession to me. Just sayin'...
:shrug:

[RestoreGore]

72. Well, I don't follow you around here...

Why are you following me around to see where I post? I do not post in every thread about Mr. Gore, and do not make statements in regards to his not running anymore than those who constantly and insistently make statements otherwise, nor do I have to explain them or defend them to you or anyone else. And in this thread I simply posted the truth. He doesn't have to do anything as was noted in the title of this thread and I have every right to state my opinion on that. Perhaps some should spend less time following me around here and caring about what I post which looks to me like the real obsession. Just sayin'...

[kiteinthewind]

76. Follow you around?? LOL!! I am interested in Gore running for POTUS, therefore I

am drawn to those posts which discuss that possibility, sort of like you are drawn to them because you don't want him to run, and of course we almost always count on you being there to tell us how horrible we are putting him under pressure to run, because you KNOW his heart and passion and you KNOW that he can do more showing his slideshow, etc. BTW, don't flatter yourself, RG! I have much more important things to do than follow you around. You're just so predictable.
:eyes:

[RestoreGore]

78. And since I too support the man I have every right to respond in threads about him

I then suggest you learn to accept that.

[Labors of Hercules]

48. While I agree with you on the one hand,

climate change is an enormously complex and multifaceted issue, and one person making a wholly separate point and foolishly referring to it as "stuff" will hardly diminish it's importance.

But I will say I find your assumptions that I am somehow implying Gore is using climate change only to seek political gain, insulting. One goal does not have to supercede the other to be pure and justified, especially given the myriad of difficulties humanity is facing at this time.

For Gore to seek the presidency, those issues he has been most successful in bringing to the fore will be his springboard. That isn't a ruse. That is reality.

[RestoreGore]

73. I was referring to those who write such things

I don't recall singling you out.

[cascadiance]

43. Amen to that! We have a multi-front war on ourselves here too!

As much as I think Global Warming is important, and is probably the most important issue facing the human race to solve, ignoring everything else won't help us solve it. We need someone/some people to first change drastically the political landscape that governs our country to rid ourselves of the corporate ownership it currently endures! Unless that is done first, there's really no hope of fighting global warming substantively, as corporations will stand in the way of any meaningful efforts to get started in doing so. Therefore for president I want/demand the following:

1) Someone with a passion and ability to do the RIGHT things and one can seei it is done from their heart and not just with words! We've lost a lot of trust in the government in recent years. We need someone we can trust there now to do good things.
2) Do things like pass public campaign financing, nominate judges that will tear down corporate personhood, restore bankruptcy protections, demand FAIR trade legislation or get rid of the current corporate serving "free trade" agreements, etc. that will rip away corporate control of our government.

I think with his globgal warming efforts, Gore has shown to me he is the best person that exemplifies #1, and from his distancing himself from the DLC since 2000, shows me he's also capable of doing the second too. Adding Feingold to his ticket would seal the deal and assure me that #2 will be dealt with.

I oculd see other combinations of candidates might also work, but none that hit me over the head like this one would. Wesley Clark also might fit this bill too.

I think someone like Gore as president will not only help us do what we need to as well as any one else out there about global warming, he'll also be quite capable of fixing many of the other problems in front of us.

Please run Al! And please join him Russ! I want Al to "find gold!" for all of us! If the Dems let us down too much, I might also push for Bernie Sanders to start an effort up!

[Guaranteed]

62. Even further than that, what we need is someone who sees the INTERRELATION

between all of these problems- our economy, the environment, foreign policy, politics, social issues, the media, etc., and has a vision of an entirely different paradigm by which our society can move forward.

[Labors of Hercules]

83. You've hit on the MAJOR reason I am so excited about Gore...

He is really the only one with wisdom and experience enough to subvert the dominant paradigm across the board.

[helderheid]

31. How dare anyone disagree with you!

Harumph!

[Kurovski]

20. Another item to "restore with Gore": The world's respect for the U.S.

"But more important, international leaders, who turned against America when Bush scoffed at treaties and rejected diplomacy, respect and admire Gore."

K&R.

[Reterr]

38. Oh yeah!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[nam78_two]

39. :-)

:headbang: Gore 2008 -K&R

[Uncle Joe]

40. Al also won a Webbie, and I believe 20-30 years from now,

that will be the equivalent of an Oscar.:)

[Guaranteed]

46. Personally, I'm more excited about his new book

than by anything else he's doing. I think that book is going to turn American politics on its head.

[AnnInLa]

49. From their mouths to Gore's ears!

I would be SO happy to support Gore again! I would support him with anyone as VP, but would prefer Obama.....just think about it, 8 years for Obama to be VP, gain experience on the world stage, gain foreign-relations experience, and then be Pres for 8 years.

I think the WORLD would stand up and cheer such a ticket.

[ms liberty]

52. Please run, Al! K&R n/t

[NNN0LHI]

53. Having Gore become president could be the beginning of righting one helluva wrong

I like the sound of it. But no Joementum for VP.

Don

[malaise]

55. LOL

Run Al run.

[barbtries]

66. does gore have a website?

i think i'll just go visit and beg him to run every day until he does....

[Pierzin]

67. it's time the US got serious about the environment!!!

everyone worldwide hates us, or our government. Someone's got to make radical changes re carbon emissions.

[ooglymoogly]

68. There are so many perfect running mates for Al Gore....

but lets face it folks there is only one sure bet for the presidency and that is Al Gore....so Al gore it is time to cut the waffling and come to the aid of your very distressed country. k&n

[disndat]

70. Re-Elect Gore '08

Probably, Gore/Edwards '08, most likely. Obama, Feingold, Clark are okay too as V.P. I guess is that Gore cannot announced until he is officially chosen for the Nobel Peace Prize because it would look as though the Nobel Prize is political. Among the many honors, "An Inconvenient Truth" is mandatory viewing by every school child in England.

[MzNov]

71. Gore/Woman who isn't HRC

I want Feingold to be in a position with more status than VP. NOT that VP isn't important, but if we put a woman or minority in VP job, that would set stage for the first woman, first black, first whatever.

Feingold is so savvy, he needs to be in State Dept. or ???

Also Wesley Clark in high Defense/Pentagon role, as well as Murtha.

We should fill all the spots for Al Gore and send them to him, you know, just so he doesn't have to waste time thinking about it. He's pretty busy. :-)



GORE 44

:bounce:

[misscoko34]

74. I like that idea ...

yeah lets help him out!

[cgrindley]

77. Yeah, he'll see that editorial in that relatively unknown paper

and just like that, snap, decide to reverse every single one of his public statements to the contrary and enter the race. Yay! Thanks you wonderful people at the Mercury! You're teh bestest newspaper evah.

[FredStembottom]

79. :tinfoilhat:

:tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat:

I've just been reading some of today's reporting on possible Cheney/Al Queda money connections.

That kind of stuff gets you thinking things like:

Maybe Gore is waiting for impeachment or, at least, some kind of restraints put on the President and his men to feel safe enough to run!

That's a terrible thought. One I don't believe............ yet.

But the Bushco record of always catching up to our worst fears about them continues unabated.

[Triana]

82. NO. He doesn't HAVE to...

...do anything. The author is just fanning the fire. We'd all love him to run (well, a lot of us) but writing up stuff like this won't make a whit's difference in whether he does or not.

Until AL GORE says he's running...


He's NOT.

And that is reality.