Run, Al, Run
May 23rd, 2006 at 12:50 pm by Susie
People are wondering: Is he or isn’t he? Eric Alterman:
In truth, I don’t think Gore was planning to run, but now I think he’s thinking about it. He’s run what turns out to be a perfect non-campaign-campaign. And after all, he’d clearly like the job. He’s prepared for it his entire life. And lots of people are telling him only he can save the country from the disaster of yet another Republican—possibly even another Bush—presidency. Raising money and fielding an organization would not be a problem. And say what you will about Gore, the man’s a patriot. And if Al starts losing weight, instead of wolfing down ice-cream sundaes, we’ll know he’s in.
The problem is the same as it was last time: He doesn’t really want to be President. He’s only doing it because he thinks he should.
I don’t know if he is running, but he is certainly practicing disintermediation.
pragmatic_realist…
that is exactly what makes him the right person for the job.