Al Gore: Waiting In The Wings?

Online "Draft Gore" Members Hope The Former Vice President Will Have A Change Of Heart

(CBS)  Al Gore could not be clearer.

"I don't plan to run," he said on The Daily Show, a phrase he has repeated several times.

But diehard fans are unconvinced, reports CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker.

"Al Gore is the most qualified," said Adam Belanoff.

Belanoff joined the Los Angeles chapter of "draftgore.com," a nationwide group pushing the seemingly impossible: to get former Vice President Al Gore to run for president — again.

"If enough people out there say 'Run Al, we believe you,' I think he'll throw his hat in the ring," said Heather Allyn, a Draft Gore member.

Their Web site boasts 70,000 signatures on its Draft Gore petition.

The L.A. group meets once a month at an outdoor market. While others dine, they strategize.

"We need to be a fast response type of campaign," Patrick McGovern told Whitaker.

"I'm not convinced by any of the other candidates by a mile," said Derek Bevil, another Draft Gore member.

Eighty-four year old Hilda Rolfe's first vote was for FDR, when the country was at war.

"Right now I feel the same way, that this country is in terrible trouble," said Rolfe.

When Al Gore says he doesn't plan to run, the folks at draftgore.com say that's not the same as saying he definitely won't run. Plans change, and with 18 months until Election Day, he still has time to change his mind.

"In a way he's a cult figure," Josh Kraushaar of politico.com tells Whitaker. "He wouldn't have any trouble raising money immediately if he decided to jump into the race."

That's a big change from the days when he was mocked as a boring fanatic.

"You know why I call him ozone man?" asked the first President George Bush years ago.

Now he's the star of an Oscar-winning documentary on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth." He's so hot he's cheered on one of the coolest shows on TV. Here's a recent exchange between Mr. Gore and Daily Show host Jon Stewart:

JS: "Al Gore walks into a Hollywood movie producer's office and says I've got an idea for a film combining the mainstream appeal of climate science with the non-stop action of Al Gore giving a lecture."

AG: "You forgot the slide show."

Gore says his movie was a hit because the time was right. Draftgore.com says the time couldn't be better for Al Gore to run for president.

[sfmcgraw]

I voted for VP Al Gore last time when he won the election by popular vote and was denied his rightful place. I would vote for him again today.
A true statesman, a renaissance man, he is clearly capable and astute. His talents should not be wasted as a leader who can effect change. Our country and our planet require a person with knowledge and understanding of what the future holds for the inhabitants and a plan to globally unite to prevent a much larger disaster: annilhilation of all living species. This is the perfect time for Mr. Gore to step forward again and serve his country. I cast my vote for Mr. Gore today!

[eert7]

I am really quite fascinated by the push for Gore and heartened that there is a real interest in Gore as a serious candidate. I watched with interest the short on the CBS morning news. Young people are convinced that this is the person who can bring them into the future. Perhaps they are right. After all he predicted the importance of the internet, he told us what would happen if we went into Iraq and well --then there is the environment. If one follows what he has said it is quite prophetic really -- or perhaps he is simply a very intelligent person, which - when one thinks about it,is such a shock when useing such a word in describing a politician.
I'm not sure where I am right now but more power to the LA group who are taking a stand and working hard to make a difference. I'll keep watching. Best of luck to them. Al, are you listening?

[jimjess1]

We want you to run for President of our United States and lead us to the best possible way to STOP Global Warming and to Peace on Earth

[jimjess1]

We want you to run for President of our United States and lead us to the best possible way to STOP Global Warming and to Peace on Earth

[jimjess1]

We want you to run for President of our United States and lead us to the best possible way to STOP Global Warming and to Peace on Earth

[donabbott1]

In these times of radical and in the case of the "master" in the white house who knows all, does all and won't stop until all of our familys are doomed you "NEED TO RUN NOW!"
Don Abbott, Malden, MA 02148

[crashdown424]

No matter what your political slant, you have to admire those that are taking a stand for what they believe in. Those at draftgore.com are teaching the rest of us democrats a lesson, if you want something bad enough you have to push for it. Perhaps they are tired of watching all the other candidates run against the current administration. Perhaps they understand that there are more important issues out there other than the Iraq war (yes thats right there are!). I applaud the indivividuals at draftgore.com.

[jz4gore]

RUN AL RUN!!! Al Gore is a great man... and is destined to be a great president. Intelligent, experienced, respected worldwide, this is the leader America needs to bring back her stature in the world. YES, AL GORE SHOULD BE PRESIDENT.

[nodramew]

Only Fools will argue with the (Evil Doers) devil., Devil gets destroyed and sent to hell . End of the discussion..

[gunnerv1]

rsfwolf: Thank You!

[revwally]

It is now obvious why the neo-conservatives have promoted educational standards such as "no one left behind". They want to dumb our youth down so they can feel smarter than someone, somewhere.

Al Gore will NOT bring Un-Employment. Bush did that. I know.

Gore is not a racist. Bush is.

Gore is sincere. Bush can't define the word. Probably can't pronounce it.

Maybe some of you don't believe in God, but Bush believes in one "Satan". That is what Skull and Bones and Bohemian Grove is all about.

SO.

Go on conservatives, and keep following the criminals you have elected.

9-11 was a prime example of the fact that they will kill you in cold blood ... YES ... YOU ... to achieve whatever agenda they are after and to line their pockets and rob your families and your lives. Look in the mirror, conservative, and see one of those who I am addressing.

I sure wish you people would go hi-jack another religion besides Christianity for your evil agendas.

Want out of this evil mess created by the Bush regime? .... ELECT AL GORE in 2008

[revwally]

It is now obvious why the neo-conservatives have promoted educational standards such as "no one left behind". They want to dumb our youth down so they can feel smarter than someone, somewhere.

Al Gore will NOT bring Un-Employment. Bush did that. I know.

Gore is not a racist. Bush is.

Gore is sincere. Bush can't define the word. Probably can't pronounce it.

Maybe some of you don't believe in God, but Bush believes in one "Satan". That is what Skull and Bones and Bohemian Grove is all about.

SO.

Go on conservatives, and keep following the criminals you have elected.

9-11 was a prime example of the fact that they will kill you in cold blood ... YES ... YOU ... to achieve whatever agenda they are after and to line their pockets and rob your families and your lives. Look in the mirror, conservative, and see one of those who I am addressing.

I sure wish you people would go hi-jack another religion besides Christianity for your evil agendas.

Want out of this evil mess created by the Bush regime? .... ELECT AL GORE in 2008

[realpatriot1]

Fartknocker2,

You seem to be conveniently ignoring the record when he was in office. Sorry, but it was the clowns who stole the election who've run the country into the ground.

[rfswolf]

If you use the words evil doers in a sentence you are an ignoramous. You should take your "mythological god" of good and bad and ask him to give you the knowledge to understand what many of us already know. God or gods are imaginary figures created for those who DO NOT understand how things are in the world and can only imagine a mythological entity that is all knowing and all powerful.

Before you respond with your knee jerk stupidity apply yourself to some books and try to understand the world and people around you.

[rfswolf]

If you use the words evil doers in a sentence you are an ignoramous. You should take your "mythological god" of good and bad and ask him to give you the knowledge to understand what many of us already know. God or gods are imaginary figures created for those who DO NOT understand how things are in the world and can only imagine a mythological entity that is all knowing and all powerful.

Before you respond with your knee jerk stupidity apply yourself to some books and try to understand the world and people around you.

[nodramew]

Draft Al gore people created many Fake signatures by messing around with the software in order to fool the American people.

[nodramew]

Racist Draft Al Gore People discriminate, insult, and abuse Minorities (Blacks , Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, Arabs , Jews and other foreigners) on their forums (algore.org, algore2008.net, draftgore.com ) . They stole money from Katrina Victims. These people are Evil doers and they are worser than the criminals.


There are Millions of Democrats and the republicans who are honest, Genuine and who are not racist . However this small group of Draft Al Gore Con Artists are Racists, Liars, Thieves, and Manipulators who are trying to deceive the American people and ruin the entire country. You need only few Evil doers to ruin the entire world or the country. These are the same Cold hearted , heartless Evil doers who stole money from the innocent Katrina Victims.


They are evil doers trying to ruin the entire America and ruin Al Gore%u2019s name and his reputation by lying , cheating and Conning the American people daily. They are Con Artist Sally Westgate from buyblue.org Monica Friedlander , Linda from Draft Al Gore, Susan Madrak, Neo Libman - NeuvoLiberal, Nicholas Smith , MB Williams from , Jim .

Draft Gore movement is mainly run by losers who don%u2019t have a life, mainly retired unemployed old conservatives from the racist southern state of Tennessee and some con artists looking for job in politics by using Vice president Al Gore.

They are mainly looking for your Votes, support and Money so that they go against the republicans.

[nodramew]

Racist Draft Al Gore People discriminate, insult, and abuse Minorities (Blacks , Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, Arabs , Jews and other foreigners) on their forums (algore.org, algore2008.net, draftgore.com ) . They stole money from Katrina Victims. These people are Evil doers and they are worser than the criminals.


There are Millions of Democrats and the republicans who are honest, Genuine and who are not racist . However this small group of Draft Al Gore Con Artists are Racists, Liars, Thieves, and Manipulators who are trying to deceive the American people and ruin the entire country. You need only few Evil doers to ruin the entire world or the country. These are the same Cold hearted , heartless Evil doers who stole money from the innocent Katrina Victims.


They are evil doers trying to ruin the entire America and ruin Al Gore%u2019s name and his reputation by lying , cheating and Conning the American people daily. They are Con Artist Sally Westgate from buyblue.org Monica Friedlander , Linda from Draft Al Gore, Susan Madrak, Neo Libman - NeuvoLiberal, Nicholas Smith , MB Williams from , Jim .

Draft Gore movement is mainly run by losers who don%u2019t have a life, mainly retired unemployed old conservatives from the racist southern state of Tennessee and some con artists looking for job in politics by using Vice president Al Gore.

They are mainly looking for your Votes, support and Money so that they go against the republicans.

[thinking3]

Al Gore would be a strong presidential candidate who, if elected, could lead our country and world in the right direction politically and environmentally. Our political system is healthy when groups such as meetup.com and algore.org advocate for the candidate they want to see run, even if the said candidate claims s/he will not enter the race. It is through this type of advocacy that the people%u2019s voices are truly heard and that citizens influence the Untied States' policies domestically and internationally.

[nottellin1]

I don't intend to vote for anyone unless they have a stated anti-illegal alien plan that does not include any kind of amnesty. I find it very interesting that none of the current candidates are running on a non-illegals platform.