Since when has a politician had to be happy about a draft movement?

benburch

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Tue Jan-17-06 10:11 AM
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Since when has a politician had to be happy about a draft movement?

We all know Al Gore is saying he'll never run again, and that he is not happy about the Draft Gore movement.

Well, respectfully, Al, you have no choice.

Your nation needs you now.

WE need you now.

And we will not let you down.

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Burning Water

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Tue Jan-17-06 10:22 AM
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1. Sure he has a choice,

nobody can be really drafted to run for President. All he has to do is say "No", and keep saying it. Although, I think Al can be readily persuaded to run if a draft movement is organized. It would be a mistake, though. Al had his chance, and blew it. He may be acting courageous now, when he has nothing to lose by doing so, but he failed to stand up when it counted.

I'll vote for the man if he gets the nomination, but I will vote for someone else in the primaries. Good luck with your "Al Gore for President" campaign.

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converted_democrat

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Tue Jan-17-06 10:26 AM
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2. I love Al.. I really hope he can be persuaded to run..n/t

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MercutioATC

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Tue Jan-17-06 11:30 AM
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3. I said this in 2004. I'll say it again...

If the man (and this pertains to ANY candidate) has clearly stated numerous times that he doesn't want the job, why would we want to "draft" him?

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benburch

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Tue Jan-17-06 11:53 AM
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4. Because he is the best man for the job.

And because duty doesn't really have a lot to do with what you "want".

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MercutioATC

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Tue Jan-17-06 12:02 PM
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5. That's debatable.

I'd argue that his repeated claims that he doesn't WANT the job make him a less-than-ideal candidate.

Either way, there's no way to actually "draft" somebody. They have to accept the candidacy. Since he's repeatedly said that he doesn't want the job, I just don't think it's constructive to spend a lot of energy talking him into it.

Just my opinion.

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