DC Draft Gore Prepared to put Al Gore on Primary Ballot

Source: MichaelMoore.com

Organizers of DC Draft Gore have decided to continue the nationwide trend and will gather the necessary signatures to place former Vice-President Al Gore on the district's primary ballot next year. In addition to the 1,000 signatures that must be collected from registered Democratic Party voters, Al Gore must submit a candidate affidavit. "We already have many volunteers ready and raring to go start the petition process once the proper forms become available on October 12th," said James Skoufis, one of the drive's organizers.

The District of Columbia would only be the most recent of many efforts nationwide to put the Oscar, Emmy, and perhaps soon-to-be Nobel Peace Prize winning statesman on their primary ballot. Michigan, California, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Illinois, Washington, among other states already have petition drives underway. "He was the first major American politician to oppose the Iraq War, he has single-handedly made climate change a global priority, and, lets face it, has already won a presidential election before," says Nelson Jacobson, the group's founder.

Gore has continually refused to rule out the possibility of running in 2008 and the group hopes that their efforts will help make his decision easier. "With thousands of volunteers already mobilizing on behalf of Gore, we hope he will take notice and be encouraged to join the fray. At this critical juncture in our history, we cannot afford to settle for second best," says Skoufis. Likewise, many polls suggest Gore would become an instant frontrunner should he decide to run – in the critical early state of New Hampshire, Gore was leading all candidates with 36% in a recent poll taken by the WHDH-TV and Suffolk University


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I would finally be excited enough about a canidate to do something.

and then - I hope, I hope, I hope!

There's a slight error in the article, though. We need to collect 500 signatures in each of the 53 California Congressional Districts.

Piece of cake, huh? :toast:

I live in contra costa county, and would gladly sign to put Gore on the ticket.

http://www.california4gore.org/

from the site

'...Californians who want Al Gore to run for president have begun a grassroots initiative to Draft Gore onto the California Primary Ballot. We need support! We need as many people as possible to gather petition signatures from voters in every single county. We also need monetary support to assist with establishment of our grassroots infrastructure statewide. JOIN US IN THIS STATEWIDE INITIATIVE, and be a part of history as, CALIFORNIA DRAFTS AL GORE!

If you would like to be a Volunteer or County Coordinator, contact us california4gore@gmail.com or at 858-581-1024....'

I lived there during the Kerry campaign and talked to many Gore fans from last election before that.

Good luck...easy place to find people is at Bart Station...the one in Concord has more democrats than Walnut Creek...

:D

God knows I want him to, and lord knows we NEED someone with his vision and balance, but it's so unlikely that I can not dare to get my hopes up. You can try to draft him, but he can always say no...
and even IF he says: "ok I;ll run"what's to say the DLC led dems will even HAVE him as a candidate (mind you he might win if he ran as a independent or under the "party of gore" ticket.

This was tried already in 2004 (and no, he did not stop it even after announcing an endorsement for someone else) and the response was not enough to have him "win" any states. How do the people doing this know he would actually win? Because they are now pushing him as a "product" due to his success with his movie and book and they can use it to their own advantage? They don't know that at all.

Al Gore has also already stated that he is not planning on running and feels his talents can be better served doing what he is doing now (his words.) I don't think he would lie about that, I don't think he will file any affadavits in these states where these people would force him to, and I actually do not believe that even if draft people in these states get a couple thousand by habing their family members sign them and by telling people what they want to in order to get the signatures that he will get an amount that would be enough, because it is just the nature of it.

Again, I thoroughly believe if he wished to run he would do so on his own and knows he would be supported. He isn't doing that because he knows the limitations of the political system which is why he rightfully calls it toxic. Why people then continue to want to push him is beyond me if they respect him, because should any of these efforts get him only a couple thousand votes on any ballot that will embarrass him more than help him.

Again, this site is just a microcosm of what is out there. Instead of this, why aren't these people including Michael Moore who only seems to be involved in this now because he feels guilty for being a Naderite in 2000 work on getting climate change initiatives on ballots in these states? To me that would seem like a much better use of time and money than harrassing a good man who has given no indication whatsoever that all of this will move him in any way. Do I wish this country and system were such that he could take that other road if he so chose? Of course, I love the man, but he has made his choice it would seem, and even if he is still thinking one way or another, threatning to put him on ballots whether he likes it or not is not something that I think will move him, and is basically a distraction form discussing his goals. But I suppose his organizations and everything he is now doing that matters to him really doesn't matter to these people when ego comes first.

We're the ones on the ground listening to people.
You're opinions on the matter differ from the
vast majority of people out here.

My guess is that you're a Hillary supporter. Why
don't you just come out and say it.

Let me put this a clearly as possible: I want him to run for president, I need him to run, I expect it, even demand it of him, and would never forgive him if he didn't. Why? Because I'm afraid. Afraid for my life, for my loved ones, and for the world. Is that selfish? Is that cruel? Maybe, but I really don't care anymore. That's what fear can do.

And even if he runs and wins, with him in that position, with all the power he can wield, and with everything working in our favor it may not be enough to save us. But it is our best hope. I'll not simply allow anyone to work against it, belittle it, or tell me it's in vain or somehow wrong. Not republicans, not democrats, not rich corporatists, not the ignorant, not even those who themselves have given up hope. No one.

And especially not you.

So please, I'm asking you to not go on about this as you have. You're free to have your opinion, and I wouldn't force you to be silent on it even if I could have that power. Say all you want about how he has been wronged, the negative effects of him being president, or whatever. But please, please respect the fact that so many of us are clinging to hope by only the smallest thread, do not insult us for it.

Any minute now... ;-)

PLEASE RUN AL!!!!!!!!!!!

:yourock: :rofl:

in georgia

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qGwvSwOP7Ow

http://algore.org/get_involved/gore_groups

if you scroll down looks like there are 2 groups in Georgia

he would run.


Don't get me wrong; I am the biggest Al Gore on this earth. But if he really cared about America, he will step forward now. Now is the time America (and the world) needs a leader of his caliber.

;)

I'm curious about what he's really doing. Does he really plan to stick with his current program, which is important and valuable, or has he also set himself up to run?

I'm anticipating an answer very soon.

Think about it. With all he is doing now to make a difference in the world,. it's not about "not caring" but about whether he wants to jump in to the fray without knowing whether he can truly beat Hillary. A presidental campaign is a full time job and there's no turning back once he makes the decision. I think he's also clear and confident about the impact of the amazing work he is doing outside of politics (above the fray) and if he does jump into the race, those efforts will have to take the back burner for a while. So, my guess is he and his family are weighing out where it makes the most sense, for maximum impact, for him to direct his energy now.

I too hope he will run and have contributed and done what I can to spread the word. But the decision is his- and I respect him either way and have no doubt that he "Cares"-- in fact, it's really quite the opposite. He does care-- BIG TIME. His life is about being of service. How much more caring can a person do?

I think some have a truly warped perception of what caring entails.

I'm now feeling more certain than ever that he's definitely not running.

I don't mean to make it sound as though he's superficial or anything, but he probably just enjoys basking in the limelight and adulation as he's been able to do over the last couple years, making a difference on his own terms, while at the same time not being subjected to the harsh glare of the spotlight that public officials have to endure. Can you imagine the crap he'd have to put up with if he ran for president, which would pale in comparison if he actually WON?

they believe he deserves to have to deal with again after giving his all for thirty years in it instead of allowing him to do this as he sees fit. My God, imagine if all of that time, energy, and money was being concentrated in really supporting him by supporting his Climate Project, Alliance for Climate Protection, and getting initiatives for climate change on state ballots, and going door to door to tell people about the damage this planet is suffering at by our hands and telling how we can still save it by taking action ourselves... But alas, that isn't as glamorous and exciting enough I suppose as getting your name in the paper.

(in terms of volunteers and money) can be re-directed to his environment projects. Also hoping that a new Democratic administration will make a place at the table for Gore's ideas and environmental priorities.

RoV to open in 1 hour and 35 minutes. Orange County RoV is closed on National Genocide Observance Day so our forms are coming from Riverside County.....waiting for that email w/ attachment.

reminds me of the Californians who refused to support Brown against Reagan the first time Reagan ran for governor of California. These people told me that they refused to support the lesser of two evils.

If Reagan had lost the race for governor of California, he would never have been elected president. And if Reagan had not been elected president, then Bush I would not have been president. And W would not have created the havoc he has.

Just saying.

I remember arguing with many DUers back in the early DU days. These DUers defended their vote for Nader by saying that there was no difference between Gore and Bush.

I campaigned for Gore in 2000 and was in despair for months after the Supreme Court handed the election to Bush.

I respect Gore enought to take him at his word that he does not want to run again.

The best way to honor Gore's principles is to support the Democratic nominee for president.

That's what this is all about. Simply because Al Gore is undoubtedly the best person for the job.

If you don't believe me - take a close look at the 8 candidates currently seeking the Dem nomination.

This is NOT about encouraging Al Gore to run as an Independent or Third Party Candidate.

Al Gore is on the record as saying "I am certain I will support the nominee".

But in case you haven't noticed - the Democratic nominee has not yet been chosen.

If enough people REALLY wanted Gore then he would be OBLIGED to accept the nomination.

Al Gore is younger than Hillary and most of the other candidates currently running (in both parties).

The only question is: Do enough people REALLY want Al Gore to be our President?? :eyes:

IN GORE WE TRUST :patriot:
www.algore.com
www.algore.org
www.draftgore.com
www.americaforgore.org

:kick:

He'll have no problem beating pro-war Hillary.

so goes the nation. Imagine a candidate who most assuredly does not envision U.S. in Iraq in 2013.

:loveya:

If that were so, Gore would have been president in 2001. I wish it had been so.

That sentence is a perfect example of "grasping at straws".

A late entry by Gore will be as successful as Fred Thompson's entry in GOP, and Fred is not moving in the polls since he entered.

Timing is everything in politics, and as much as I wish Gore were running, it is now too late to enter the race.

Certainly you're not seriously comparing the entry by "actor" Thompson, to the frenzy that would occur if Former Vice-President Al Gore were to announce he's running?

Surely you're not saying that because Thompson generated a mere blip in the repub field, the same would be true of Mr. Gore, who incidentilly WON the 2000 election, aside from the RIGGED VOTE of the Supreme IDIOTS.

he's really interested.

would be very hard for anyone to beat this time IMO.

he could have a broader platform for pushing out his agenda there.

I sure wish he's run.....



Don't ya'know that Hillary would shit a brick.........