Picture of the Day - 2
What a different world it would be....
Every once in a while, I get that flash.
And, I haven't heard any rumblings about Gore running in 2008, but I think he could be a very strong candidate, assuming he has learned how not to talk to me like I have an eigth grade education and will never again utter the phrase "lock box."
Just on a passing thought, I like a Gore candidacy more than any of the others I've heard mentioned. (although I am intrigued by the "Draft Oprah" movement. I know, I know.)
UPDATE: Wow. The unanimous consensus among the commenters is that I should be looking at/talking about Feingold. I promise I will keep my eyes open.
posted by mikevotes at
8:44 AM
10 Comments:
I would vote for Gore. I'm able to see past his foibles.
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Yukkione, at 9:02 AM
I think enough distance has passed for me to say the same thing. When he was around the 2004 election, I would have said no, but now, with his remade persona, I find him much more likeable.
Also, he harkens back to the Clinton years, henceforth referred to as "the good years," and quite frankly, the way he lost in 2000, I think, now paints him as a sympathetic figue with the new and current image of the Republicans and Whitehouse as so very crooked.
Just a few thoughts.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 9:05 AM
I completely agree. At this point he would be my first choice.
I also like Feingold, but I think he may not be as electable.
I have seen Gore in person at two townhall style events and he was most impresive. His work on Environmental issues and technology are exactly what we need.
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left-over, at 11:00 AM
Personally, I'd like to see Feingold as well, but that divorce thing is going to be a problem.
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Anonymous, at 11:02 AM
Honestly, I know very little of Feingold, so I can't really say. A little self important here, but if I, an avowed newsjunkie, knows very little of the guy, he's gonna have to do some serious profile raising to be taken seriously in the the pre primary fundraising stakes.
I don't even know if Gore's talking about running. I just sometimes get wistful for the Clinton years. Good times.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 11:38 AM
Gore consistently says that he's not running. But he's a patriot, and an aggressive draft movement might be able to persuade him to change his mind. I'm an early and constant supporter, and it's my fondest wish to see a rightfully elected president finally assume office.
Today a group at work were discussing the SOTU address (everyone agreed it was a snoozer, and they're mostly Republicans). An independent turned to me (I'm famous for being a Democratic progressive) and said, "You know, I kind of wish Gore would run again. I like him so much better since he's been out of office. I'd vote for him in a minute before any of the other guys I've seen."
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Motherlode, at 2:10 PM
That's really interesting,motherlode.
That's kind of what I was feeling last night when I put this picture up. And, yes, I'm an independent, too. I don't know if that's a big enough sample, but I'm pretty sure Gore has some polling being done.
I'd be really curious. Also, how would the Clinton Gore dynamic play out this time? In 2000 it was notoriously prickly.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 2:43 PM
I like Feingold as well, but his lack of visibility, and name will not serve him well in a national election. He is among the smartest Dems I've seen though.
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Yukkione, at 3:27 PM
Again, I don't know anything about the guy, but I'm a big fan of smart.
Maybe it's old fashioned, but I believe our country is best served when the ultimate decision maker is smart.
Y'all have convinced me. I will try to keep an eye out for Feingold over the next month or so.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 4:50 PM
Gore was a vicious, nasty politician (witness what he did to Jackson in 1988 and Bradley in 2000). But he'd have been a great president--probably a lot better than Clinton.
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JUSIPER, at 8:14 PM
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