Memo: "Mr. Gore does not intend to run in the 2008 election"

[American liberal]

In response to a letter I sent to Al Gore on MLK Day after he gave that powerful speech, I received the following memo, dated Jan. 19, 2006.

"We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your note and generous gift that you recently sent in support of former Vice President Al Gore.

As you can see, however, we are returning your monetary gift. While your thoughtfulness is gratefully appreciated, Mr. Gore does not intend to run in the 2008 election. However, we hope you will use your donation to benefit another worthy cause.

Thank you for your continued support."

I am so bummed. :cry: Especially now that I've finally watched the documentary Unprecedented and saw how Bush clearly stole the election in 2000. Is it possible that Mr. Gore is just biding his time, or do you really think no means no? I can't believe I'm actually in tears right now about this. I feel so discouraged and have no idea who else I could throw my support behind. All I know is that it's time to throw the bums out!

Sorrowfully,
AL

[rainy]

1. Maybe it just means that without an active campaign he cannot

take any money and is not ready to say he is running. It's too early to take money I believe.

[Vincardog]

3. As soon as he declares he will be the Rabid Right Wing nutz target.

He is keeping his candidacy dry until it is the "right time" IMHO

[American liberal]

4. that's what I'm hoping.

[American liberal]

7. I mean, it didn't say 'He will NOT run,'

just that he does not INTEND to run. And it was not a personal note, but a memo. And it was not signed. I hope that this means that the door has not been shut completely.

[Kahuna]

2. Bummer..

:cry:

[Libby2]

5. I'll bet he means no.

dammit

[hlthe2b]

6. Who knows... maybe his continuing to speak out and attempts

to build some independent media may prove even more valuable than if he ran. After what Al and Tipper went through, I can not second guess his decision. I truly want him to be happy and pesonally fulfilled. Disappointed as we might be....Realize that he could NEVER be so blunt and direct if he were running as he can when he makes presentations now as a private citizen.

[American liberal]

8. I feel the same way, and this is all very true. Nevertheless,

he's my guy. After what this country has endured for the past five years, Mr. Gore's powerful oratory Jan. 16 was like a little ray of sunshine.

[rainy]

9. I agree because he could be the only real leader who

is smart enough to see that the environment is everything especially when the oil runs out.

[ladjf]

11. I agree with your point. But would like to add that by realizing

the importance of the environment, he is also recognizing that life on Earth, including human life, is execrably inter-connected with the Earth systems. I mean by that a broader definition of the "system" than "environment", which I consider to be a sub-system of the Earth "system", not to mention the behavior of the Sun as Moon as they effect conditions on Earth.

[ladjf]

10. Right now, Mr. Gore seems like the best choice for a President

who could lead us out of this nightmare.

[AtomicKitten]

12. say it isn't so.

[Auntie Bush]

15. If you really don't think Gore will run...Do some research

on Wes Clark,if you haven't, and I think you will find they have similar view points. The public doesn't realize how progressive he is.

[AtomicKitten]

17. I do.

I voted for him in the Dem primary when it was clear Al wasn't running.

A girl can dream, can't she?

Wes is a great man.

[Auntie Bush]

19. I love that picture! Just scoffed it for my files. Watta robust couple

VIVA LA CONSTITUTION!

[ludwigb]

13. That's Very Disappointing

I think Gore is an underrated possiblity for 2008--many would associate him with the relatively peaceful and wealthy 90s. Plus his position on the war has been excellent and he is loved by the base and the Deaniacs. He seems to have succesfully cut himself off from the TNR/DLC circle and become his own voice.

[neverevergivein]

14. I'm still holding out for Dean. Gore did endorse him.

Come on Howard, we NEED you.

[NYCGirl]

16. Howard Dean said he would not run in 2008 if he won the DNC

chairmanship. He is a man of his word. Only way it would happen is if the party drafted him, and there's no sign of that.

[John_H]

18. Goreis helping more now as the Rightful President and

one of the Senior Statesman of the party than he would slugging it out in a primary election. And let's face it, he's better at that role than he is as a political candidate.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

20. Al forgot to add... please send it to Russ

Because he's the ONLY one who can stand up and tell the whole Rethuglican Party that they're a bunch of freedom stealing Nazis and traitors breaking their oaths of office!

[NCarolinawoman]

21. I am a "Clarkie", but I love Al Gore.

Some day I have to be prepared that the General may not run because of lack of money, etc. Both of these men are visionaries in so many ways. (Environmental issues are of supreme importance to me.)

If by some chance, a Democrat wins in '08. both of these men would be of great value in a new administration.

I am feeling sad for you if this turns out to be true; but be glad you won't have to see Al "dragged through the mud", to use his words as he applied them to what "W" has done to this country. Seeing someone's good character assailed by the likes of who we have in power is so extremely painful. People who care about Dean, Kerry, Clark, and others know what this is like. It is terrible and it must be even worse for their families.

Al Gore will always speak out for us.

[MrSlayer]

25. I agree.

The only person I would accept on the ticket above Clark without fierce argument is Gore. He deserves to have what was stolen from him and would be a good President.

[snowbear]

22. Even his unofficial site has pretty much dissolved...

There used to be a "Draft Gore" site on the 2008 Democratic Prospects list.

http://www.gwu.edu/%7Eaction/2008/web2008/wdems08.html

Now when you go to the site, they're encouraging people to donate not to Al Gore.. but to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Commission (DSCC)..

Sounds like when he says no.. he means it. :shrug:

[AlGore-08.com]

27. Are you talking about us (AlGore-08.com)?

The reason we have a logo and link to the DSCC is because the lead news story is about the fact that Gore sent out a fund raising email for the DSCC - - which is a very big deal.

[Sparkly]

23. I'm sincerely sorry to hear that.

I'm obviously a Clark supporter, but I was a BIG Gore supporter in 2000, and still admire him very much.

After 24 years in government, he was well-poised to be president, and he won according to the will of the people. The Chimperor -- "His Accidency" -- was all as MISTAKE from the start!!

I do hope Gore stays vocal -- the very sight of him reminds people of the theft in 2000, especially on matters of law, the USSC, voting rights, and the Clinton/Gore record of accomplishment.

:hug:

[OneBlueSky]

24. I think Al needs/wants to be convinced . . .

I think he needs/wants a real groundswell of grassroots support for his candidacy in order to make the move . . . he needs to know that he won't be out there all by himself, but that he has a strong core of support (and funds) before he'll be willing to reconsider and announce . . .

Al knows what's wrong with the country . . . but he needs to know that there are enough of us out there who also recognize the problem(s) and are willing to work on his behalf . . . and contribute, because he won't be getting much from corporate America . . . (in fact, his best move would be to refuse ALL corporate money in order to maintain his independence and his ability to speak the truth) . . .

[AlGore-08.com]

26. F.Y.I. if you tried to give Hillary Clinton or John McCain

or Rudy Gulliani or John Edwards or John Kerry money for 2008, they'd send it back with a nice note too... You have to set up a political action committee before you can accept donations, and nobody who's going to end up running in 2008 has a 2008 PAC yet.

[Catchawave]

28. Here's a handy guide

Current through Nov'05:

http://www.gwu.edu/%7Eaction/2008/web2008/wdems08.html

[American liberal]

30. Thanks, Al Gore-08. I am relieved to know that.

I will keep my fingers crossed and continue to show my support.

Peace,
AL

[karynnj]

31. Unless you specifically said it was for 2008,

Hillary, McCain and Kerry could accept it for their Senate accounts which can be transfered to a Presidential account. They also have PACs to help others. Kerry also has "Friends of John Kerry" which supports his outreach via his email list and other things.

It might depend on how specific you're letter was.

What seems more telling is that he said no, versus the "it's too early" dance the others are doing.

[Freddie Stubbs]

29. Why would anyone be surprised?

He has said on several occasions that he will not run.

[dsc]

32. My current pastor is a good friend of Gore's and he says no means no.