[Brad from Tennessee]

Gore has been running a stealth presidential campaign for the last few years. It's hard to believe the tree-hugger crusade, the Oscar, the book in May, the Nobel nomination are all coincidental. In September Gore can turn his "global warming" network into an overt full-blown campaign. Odds are against a woman or a black in the White House no matter what any poll says. Gore is white, male and maybe he can diet between now and then. What will doom him in November 2008 his that, like John Kerry, he is far to the left of the average voter.

[Marathoner]

Interesting article. My only question is, if Algore does indeed jump in, then who does Soros put his $$$ on?

[Cincinatus' Wife]

What will doom him in November 2008 his that, like John Kerry, he is far to the left of the average voter.

Maybe he's hoping Hillary will take out Obama and then his "woodenness" can come in and win. It's hard to get my head around this but it's not outside the realm of possibility.

[truth_seeker]

"What will doom him (Gore) in November 2008 his that, like John Kerry, he is far to the left of the average voter."

A few things have changed.

1. The 2006 elections reflect possible shifts, away from Republicans--who they may blame for Iraq misadventures.

2. Gore/Kerry didn't lose by much. Unlike any of the others, Gore was NOT in office during any of the 9/11/2001 or Iraq politics and wars. He will be free to adopt his position based on the latest situation, unharmed by previous votes, etc.

3. Bush is so unpopular he is of no help.

4. Probable lack of Republican unity, regardless of who their candidate is.

a. "True Conservative" threats to not support Rudy, John, Mitt or Newt for all the previously listed shortcomings.

b. Loss of centrist Republicans/Independents if GOP candidate is viewed as "Right Wing."

Bottom Line: 2008 is no cakewalk for the Republican Party (stupid party sometimes)

I personally dislike Al Gore. Yet I can see him emerging as a very strong candidate. Like Nixon in 1968. Maybe Gore will have a "secret plan" to end the muslim problems.

[claudiustg]

Gore said to Larry King once, "Handguns have no place in American society."

Al Gore should play the Joker in a Batman remake.