Gore Speaks Out On Nobel Prize — Avoids Questions About Politics
Al Gore just gave a speech to the press regarding his Nobel Peace Prize, thanking the Nobel committee and everyone who helped him along the way. He then discussed the importance of the climate change issue, and how crucial it is for society to come together and make a lot of progress as quickly as possible.
Gore did not touch any partisan themes, and was clearly keen to avoid that when he finished his speech and left the room without taking questions — ignoring the reporters who were yelling out and asking whether he'll run for president.
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js wrote on October 12, 2007 2:18 PM:Please reconsider Mr President. Run Al Run. I worked my azz off for Al in 2000 and would do it again for Al.
phil james wrote on October 12, 2007 2:45 PM:Agree. He could win in a walk.
buckminster fuller wrote on October 12, 2007 3:12 PM:Al Gore could do what Hillary will not be able to -- win the general election. I'd love to see some polls. We need him to run.
Ann H wrote on October 12, 2007 3:12 PM:It's such a pleasure to see someone who really deserves this honor, receive it. Gore could have gone off somewhere and focused on earning money after the 2000 debacle, and instead, he has tirelessly worked on this important cause. He's a good man.
oleeb wrote on October 12, 2007 3:34 PM:Gore did exactly as he should have done in this instance. If he says even one word about running for President--even to say he will not run--that will be the story. Even now they will try to make the story that he didn't say anything about the story they want to write.
The media desperately does not want to have to go with the headline: GORE WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. They want it to be about him running for President. I'm delighted he is frustrating them as he is and denying them their chance to deny him the headline he deserves.
Rock on Al!!!!!!!!!
stemper wrote on October 12, 2007 3:50 PM:Ann H wrote: "He's a good man."
Amen. This news will give the country yet another chance to reconsider the wisdom of the 2000 outcome -- and hopefully rectify same in 2008. It might even make them reconsider the frequent knee-jerk response to 9/11 (ie "thank god gore didn't win"). No sane American thinks Gore would've landed us in the Shithole that is Iraq.
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scavok wrote on October 12, 2007 5:17 PM:Anyone who thinks that Gore should run for President again really needs to have their heads examined.
Let's start with the decision to have Joe Lieberman as a running mate in 2000. Even then, Joe was more concerned about keeping his Senate seat than winning the white house (a foreshadowing of things to come). Hell, that move probably cost more votes than Nader ever did.
Then there are some of Al's more questionable crusades. Particularly the PMRC. Al and Tipper are no friends of free speech.
Getting back into politics just brings out the worst in Al. He is much more effective where he is and the Nobel prize proves it.
pepkoka wrote on October 12, 2007 5:37 PM:I urge Al Gore to run for president. We need his vision, his persistence, his gravitas, and his humanity.
Of course, he probably needs our presidency like a hole in the head.
CalD wrote on October 12, 2007 5:40 PM:On the one hand, I think Gore may kind of enjoy the attention he gets being constantly asked if he's running for president. It's also good for business, good for his brand, keeps his name in front of people and offers him opportunities to talk about climate change and energy policy or anything else he might want to try and raise public consciousness about. I imagine there might also be an element of enjoying a little good clean fun at the expense of the same political press who tortured him so mercilessly throughout '99 and 2000.
On the other hand, it still has to get petty annoying after a while, being constantly asked if he's considering running for president when he's made it abundantly clear on numerous occasions now that he isn't. I mean, just how damned dumb do you have to be to get a job as a political reporter in the USA these days? Don't answer that.
stpineda wrote on October 12, 2007 6:34 PM:the right wing's reaction to mr. gore's honor have been crazy and comical, as expected. my favorite: neil cavuto's "obesity expert" to discuss gore's weight.
never fair, far from balanced, increasingly irrelevant.
Scavok nails this right on. Doorknob bless Gore and his Peace Prize, but don't run again.
SocraticGadfly wrote on October 12, 2007 7:03 PM:VoteNIC - why would I engage in an opportunity being spoiled by Ron Paul ballot-box stuffers?
r€nato wrote on October 12, 2007 7:09 PM:I agree with Scavok as well. I love Al Gore too, but who he is now would not be who he would be if he became a politician again.
BigDaddy wrote on October 12, 2007 11:02 PM:I encourage you to read an on-line article in Fast Company which makes it clear why Al will NOT run: after years as a politician where he didn't make much money, was away from his family a lot, took puh-lenty of crap, and ultimately both won and was not awarded the Big Prize, he became a private citizen. Now, he's rich, respected, doing what he wants to do, and not having to put up with the incessant BS that is today's political climate. Think of this as someone actually living a life rather than existing as a celluloid figure, and you'll realize: there's no way. He's found something better.
Kádár Tamás wrote on October 13, 2007 7:53 AM:Hillary have to step back and than Al Gore will run. And than Al Gore can lead the fight aganist for global climate crisis.
Kádár Tamás wrote on October 13, 2007 8:05 AM:Hillary have to step back and than Al Gore will run. An than Al Gore can lead truly the fight aganist for global climate crisis.
Bush have to resign right now.
Kádár Tamás wrote on October 13, 2007 8:20 AM:Bush should step back, Hillary have to step back. The problem so serious now. Al Gore the only one, who can stop the climate crisis.
Financial Crisis wrote on October 13, 2007 9:50 AM:Bush should step back, Hillary should step back.
Kelly Kanovic wrote on October 13, 2007 10:11 PM:Gore is NOT the one to stop climate crisis; he is the motivator, inspirator, and important leader. YOU and I, individually and together, must each take responsibility. Gore is the face of the effort; it's you and I that must carpool, drive less, employ reuseable grocery bags; use a clothesline rather than a dryer; walk or bicycle when going only a couple of miles; use compact florescent bulbs; use fans and less a/c; etc. etc.
Desider wrote on October 14, 2007 5:53 AM:
How about Hillary/Al as the 2008 ticket?
Would give Al time, money and platform to work on environmental issues plus he could lend his expertise to other issues without 1) getting involved in a year-long campaign that he's too late for, and 2) taking the lead role in manning the Executive branch, which would suck out his energy for not terribly entertaining government fights. And Al's held the VP position before - he could just slide back in, bringing a voodoo doctor and Feng Shui master to clear out the bad Cheney karma, and take good advantage of the expanded role of the VP.
And it might help Hillary-hating leftists get over some of their panic/ire/hysteria.
Matt wrote on October 14, 2007 5:50 PM:"And it might help Hillary-hating leftists get over some of their panic/ire/hysteria."
No, it wouldn't...it would seal the deal that those of us leftists who see Hill-dog as a serious threat to our sovereignty, national security, and democracy would vote third-party. A Clinton/Obama or Clinton/Richardson ticket might--a big might--get some of our votes.
Remember another Clinton/Gore presidency is just that, no matter how you try to spin it. We've been there already.
GordonsGirl wrote on October 14, 2007 8:49 PM:Gore's too happy to get in the race. The only scenario I'd envision is Hillary locking up the nomination right out of the gate, only for something happen to give the Dems serious buyers' remorse. Only they do I see Gore jumping in to save the day. At least he has the money to do it.
That said, my dream ticket - Gore/Obama - could truly bring this country. The GOP aren't fans of Al but would take him over Hillary. Independents could possibly come over. The Democrats could hold the White House for 16 years.
