"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.
Good points.
Don't believe everything you read in the papers.
Bush is not that unpopular. Certainly not among Republicans.
Americans support the war, if we will just win it.
The Dems have acted so typically stupid since gaining their 'power' that they are turning people off rapidly.
Gore is a joke. There is more disunity among dems than Republicans.
Most republicans will support anyone over anyone I can think of that the dems put up. I know I will. Except maybe Mad Mac-Cain.