Gore: 'I cannot perceive circumstances in which I would' run

Gore: 'I cannot perceive circumstances in which I would' run
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Published: Friday February 9, 2007



LONDON - Former US vice-president Al Gore reiterated here that he does not intend to run for president in 2008 -- though he did not entirely rule out doing so further in the future.

His statement came a day after the Associated Press filed a report that Gore supporters, including the top policy adviser from his 2000 presidential run, met in Boston to discuss urging Gore to run.

Gore, now an environmental campaigner, ran for president in 2000 against the incumbent George W. Bush, but lost the race amid a bitter dispute over electoral votes in the state of Florida.

He said: "I don't have plans to be a candidate again and though I haven't... completely ruled out any possibility of running at some point in the future I don't expect to and cannot perceive circumstances in which I would."

Gore was speaking alongside Virgin chief Richard Branson at the launch of the Virgin Earth Challenge, a 25-million-dollar science and technology prize to encourage a viable technology to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Gore served as vice president in the Democratic administration of Bill Clinton.

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I think he's correct when he says that his work as a campaigner on environmental issues would be compromised if it had "vote for me" tagged onto the end of it.

throughout his life.

I'm so tired of hearing people say, "Again Gore says he won't run, but hasn't entirely ruled it out." The man clearly states that he sees no way of him running for President...how much clearer is that!! You're putting words in his mouth when you say he hasn't ruled it out because he's said he's not running about 20 different ways now.

what do you expect him to say until then? Exactly what he's saying.

If Gore is considering entering this race at some point, even if he just wants to leave the door open in case he changes his mind, he knows that he cannot speak publicly about his decision-making process.

If Gore would give a different answer every time the question was asked - it would eclipse all the positive media coverage he is getting for his work on climate issues.

This is why he gives the same answer every time. An answer that is designed the throw the media off the trail and pour cold-water on any speculation, without closing the door completely.


Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Make a date with Al Gore on the David Letterman Show -- February 14th!

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following pro-Gore websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

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So far Al has been pretty successful at alerting us to the dangers that face the world and American society. He is actually more relevant and influential than the sitting president.

Why should he settle for less?

"I haven't... completely ruled out any possibility "

I like that, considering:

Gore Allies Hold Powwow
http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/20070208_gore_allies_hold_pow_wow

It is far from the kind of "Sherman statement" that he made in 2002, when he announced that he would not run for President in 2004. Everybody in the beltway and the MSM know that the statement "I haven't completely ruled it out" gives him enough wiggle room to get in the race at any point in this cycle.

This is why the MSM keep asking him if he will run, because it's a non-answer.

This is why folks keep supporting him for 2008, because it's a non-answer.

And, unlike almost every other potential candidate, Gore could sit on the sidelines and not get into the race until very late this year, and still win the nomination. He has the ability to raise the obscene amounts of cash necessary both on and offline, he has a huge base in the Netroots (and can sell out a 10,000 seat venue in Idaho faster than big name rock groups), and national name recognition. Additionally, he has been right about all the issues that the top three have been wrong about, and actually has a ton of experience and a resume, unlike others who are spinning a very limited career into "experience".

"cannot perceive circumstances in which I would (run)" to my eye anyway is a slight amplification on his earlier comments.

More than once. The MSM has heard it before, more than once.

They keep asking him because "I haven't ruled it out" is the only part of the statement that matters.

as the forces necessary are not currently aligned. Draft Gore!!

that the other candidates are running in now.

Clever wording...and it's up to his supporters to make make the "circumstances" a reality.

if the american people and the rest of the world let him
know that he is everyone's choice, overwhelmingly. I'd
think those are good circumstances!

He can do a lot of good as the POTUS!

the guy who started it said in 2002 Al asked him to stop trying to draft him and he did, this time he has not....got to ask why????

therefore this is a wise decision. Another defeat would
render Al Gore's political prominence a severe blow.

Is it even remotely possible that Clinton (Bill) has asked Gore to not run against his wife? And that Gore would only consider running if Hillary were not a candidate?

Could that be the "circumstance" that "cannot be perceived"?

Gore would make up his own mind. Any pol would. Politics is like football. People who do it for a living understand that competition for the same job is part of the gig.

That is he is not running in 2008.

Remember, he made EXACTLY that statement in 2002 in re the 2004 nom (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/12/15/politics/main533080.shtml)

Why does he refuse to make a definitive statement now?

If he had said "yes, I intend to run", that story would over-ride the Virgin Earth Challenge that he was there to promote.

First of all: let me say that Al Gore is the best qualified person for the job, in terms of his experience, knowledge, intelligence and judgement.

As to the question of whether he will run -- I think Al Gore is keeping his options open right now, watching how the "pre-season" goes. I don't think he yet knows what he will do.

In December 2002, Al Gore publicly stated that he would not seek the nomination for 2004. Until now, he has made no definite statement about who should be the Democratic nominee in 2008.

There is no hurry for Gore to enter the race for 2008. He is doing a great job raising public awareness about the climate crisis (he spoke to 10 000 people in Boise last month!). He will testify at a US Congressional Hearing in Washington on March 21st. Hopefully he might even get on stage at the Oscar ceremony on Feb 25th! :)

Gore is also busy working on his next book "The Assault on Reason" - to be published in May. The theme of this book - why we need better decision-making in government - is very timely (whether he runs or not).

Depending on how things pan out, and the reaction to his book, Gore can consider his situation over the summer and announce his decision (or if you prefer - "change his mind") sometime in the fall.

Don't forget that Bill Clinton did not kick-off his campaign until October 1991. But Al Gore already has nationwide respect and name recognition that other wannabees can only wish for!

And by the way - Gore is younger than Hillary, Clark, McCain and Guiliani! :)

Unless and until Gore endorses another candidate, we have to assume that he is keeping his options open. So it is too soon for those of us who prefer Gore to switch our allegiance.

Let's all find ways to show our support for Al Gore! :)

Make a date with Al Gore on the David Letterman Show -- February 14th!

Read Rolling Stone magazine: WHY GORE SHOULD RUN -- AND HOW HE CAN WIN
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/13248532/why_gore_should_run__and_how_he_can_win

Get ready for Al Gore's next book - The Assault on Reason - out in May!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600877.html

Visit the following pro-Gore websites:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com - Sign the petition! :)
www.draftgore2008.org
www.patriotsforgore.com

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According to the latest rumor - it might be tomorrow (Tuesday 13th).

But Al Gore is not listed among this week's guests on the CBS website.