[kattracks]

Could this be the "escape hatch" for Gore, when he decides he won't run again?

[jwh_Denver]

Could this be the "escape hatch" for Gore, when he decides he won't run again?

Good question. The only thing is that Gore is not going to decide anything. If the Dems think they will lose again Gore will shall we say "persuaded" to run again. If they think Bush can be beat I think the Dems will shall we say tell Egore he's finished. "Go invent something, like a phone or sliced bread or something".

[savedbygrace]

Could this be the "escape hatch" for Gore, when he decides he won't run again?

IMO, you're almost 100% correct. The difference I see is that the Dim party machine will be making that decision. Gore is despicable for using his wife as cover for the embarrassment of not being picked to run again.