May 6, 2008
Posted: 03:51 PM ET

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Gore's endorsement could shake up the presidential race.
Gore's endorsement could shake up the presidential race.

(CNN) — It's an endorsement that both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama would love to score, but Al Gore has remained firmly neutral — even as the Democratic presidential race drags on months longer than expected.

Many have speculated why Gore, one of the party's most popular figures, has decided to stay on the fence, but the former vice president said Tuesday the reason is really quite simple — and he still may yet come out for a candidate.

"My purpose in not endorsing a candidate is nothing elaborate," he told National Public Radio. “I’m simply watching and listening to the campaign. As a delegate to the convention I will cast my vote at the proper time. I haven’t ruled out making an endorsement prior to that time, but I haven’t been moved to do so.”

Gore added, "I have respect for both candidates, they both have strengths, and I’m simply listening and watching like a lot of people."

The party's 2000 presidential candidate is easily the most sought after remaining undecided superdelegate and his is perhaps one of the few remaining endorsements that could significantly alter the state of the race. But several political observers have suggested Gore is remaining neutral should he be called in to play the role of "party elder" and forge a compromise between the two candidates.

"I don't like that phrase party elder," Gore said of that suggestion. "I am not anxious to be playing that role. I just turned 60, which is the new 59. I am just a voter, and a recovering politician, and watching it carefully. (TIME.com: Is Al Gore the Answer?)

"I don't know if that role really exists," Gore added. “I think the odds are overwhelming that it will tip rather decisively in one direction or another before the convention even meets.”

But Gore acknowledged the party may have to review its nominating system after the presidential primary race has finally ended.

“Probably it should be re-examined, but I prefer to wait until this is over to get a full picture on this has worked," he said. "I guess there’s widespread dissatisfaction with the idea of having so many so-called superdelgates, and maybe that will be the prevailing view when this is all over.”

Filed under: Al Gore • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Tony Z- MD   May 6th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Make a decision. HRC has already thrown you under the bus.

Tiachi   May 6th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

PUNK!!!

Tiachi   May 6th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

AFRAID TO GO AGAINST THE CLINTONS UNTIL THERE IS NO SHOT SHE WILL WIN

Kenneth M   May 6th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

WHAT IS THIS? GORE HAD HIS CHANCE, HE MISSED THE BOAT, HE SHOULD TAKE A SEAT AND MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS. WHAT A QUEST FOR RELAVANCE HE AND EDWARDS AND MRS. EDWARDS ARE ON. OBAMA 08

Tjaye   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

If Gore endorses before today's election and that person wins, the other will forever dismiss the win as folks following Gore and not that candidate. If he waits, he can never be accused of influencing voters beyond their true choices.

Besides, endorsements show little. Now, defections speak volumes. If people who have known you and worked with your for eons leave your camp and go to another camp….hmmmm.

Obama O-8!

tidho   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

His choice not to have already endorsed Clinton says a lot.

It is good that he's staying out of it, I hope he continues. Like Edwards he has the national profile to help unite the party when it becomes official.

V4OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

What the hell is taking him so long then?

There's no way in HELL he would endorse the Clintons after they gave him the Shaft when he ran in 2000.

There's only one thing left to do, Al and that's to board the Hope Train.

We welcome you with open arms.

Peter R   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Common Al! Enough is enough! Hust pick Obama and settle this mess….

Chuck in Alabama   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Pity this man hasn't been leading America for the last 8 years.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

GORE STANDS TO BE MORE RELEVANT THAN ANY

PRESIDENT FOR THE PAST 28 YEARS. A MAN WITH

GREAT HONESTY, DIGNITY & INTELLIGENCE.

Dave   May 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

This is news?

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Do not pull an Edwards on us Gore! We are sick of wishy washy Edwards. I believe that Hillary offered Edwards the V.P. job and he
is just waiting to endorse her. But, of course, he don't want to endorse
a loser. That would make him a third time loser.

Gore, get it over with. We are sick of politicians holding back for personal gain. Sounds too much like the Clinton's horrid pastimes.

Barack's Gauntlet Trial   May 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I hope that Gore is sympathetic to Barack as he goes through the tag-team gauntlet of "operation chaos" and Hillary Clinton.

Jose'   May 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Typical democrat.

Gore will wait until everything is decided, then choose the winner and make the talk show circuit.

No spine.

No convictions.

Typical democrat.

Miley   May 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Tomfoolery

Wayne   May 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Clinton wants to endorse Obama. Hillary asked him if you cant endorse me can you at least stay on the fence.

Gore fears the Clinton attack machine and has remained neutral.

Ted   May 6th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Why wait Al? Hillary treated you like crap when you were VP. You surely can't have a great deal of respect for her. Do it.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I am sick, sick sick, of political teasers.

Sharon Minnesota   May 6th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

At this point, I'm not so sure Gore or Edwards will change the minds of the voters either way. Sorry, you waited too long.

Cammi317   May 6th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Tiachi pinned it with the second comment….."afraid to go against the Clintons until there is no shot she will win" We all know, there is nothing worse than a Clinton scorned……

Matt, Nebraska   May 6th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Thank God this moron wasn't elected in 2000!

Stacy Clarks   May 6th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

ENDORSE IF YOU CARE ABOUT THIS PARTy!!!

AND ENDORSE OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't be scared of James Carville calling you a traitor…..Richardson survived it, and so can you!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

GORE IS ANOTHER DEMOCRAT PARTY UNITER ONCE THE NOMINEE HAS BEEN CHOSEN.

Raz   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I really respect his decision, but I like to see him endorse OBAMA.

Raz

Tony   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

You people are clueless. He doesn't endorse as a show of party unity. If he endorses Obama and then Clinton pulls off a miraculous screw-job and gets the nomination (or vice versa), then he has egg on his face and the Democrats look divided. That would essentially say "the other person isn't good enough; if you elect him/her instead of my choice, then we're all screwed." It's sort of lame, but it's also in the best interest of getting a Democrat elected in November.

A Concerned Canadian   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

To all you Indiana and North Carolina voters, who have been receiving calls from Hillary's camp, urging you to vote for her, because she will surely get you "jobs, jobs, jobs"…

Perhaps you may want to ask the caller, what the price of Maple Syrup is at these days… The calls are coming from a call centre in Nova Scotia, Canada, and although the company is American-owned… It's Canadians, who hold the "jobs jobs jobs" she is promising you now…

Is this something you want in a President? Someone who outsources her own campaign?

All I ask is that you think before you vote

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The early votes and the 100,000 Repuplicans who showed up to vote
for Hillary. Thank you Mr. Rove and Mr. Limbaugh and Mr.Hannity.

SC for Hillary   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Mr. Gore why don't you do the right thing and vote for Hillary instead of voting for Obama which is not the WRIGHT thing to do. Obama will be the biggest loser in the democratic party for years. He does not want to count voters from Mi and Fla, what is he afraid of? Why would he want a 48 state presidency when we have 50 states. That says it all.

obama is the best   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

CNN why haven't you reported on his gains in the supers.

Biased CNN
shame shame

Alpha   May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

haha all this mean is that Gore is on OBAMA side……and we loving it……make your endorsement naw…..

SV   May 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Al Gore, Edwards, Nancy Pelosi and other big wigs dont like Clintons. Thats the reason why they are not endorsing anybody.

One should appreciate Bill Richardson, Bob Casey and other former DNC folks for boldly endorsing Obama.

Its just matter of time they make up their minds and endorse Obama.

Obama'08

jason   May 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama supporters need to stop the hate machine. I support Hillary and most likely will support Obama IF he is the nominee. But the so called educated who vote for him act like children on every web post I see. Democracy is not a word that changes meaning let the people vote all the people. Not even talking about fl and Mi. The more Obama's supporters spew hate and claim racism and his distortions of facts the more I resent you and him. You nare hurting his candidacy. Stop the hate or he will lose the general. Republicans have all they need with Wright's hate. Add yours and the whole Obama wave looks like a wave of divisive angry hate. It does not resemble "Hope and Change" in any fashion.

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

TRULY AN INTELLIGENT GENTLEMAN.

UNFORTUNATELY WE DID NOT HAVE HIM AS A

PRESIDENT, BUT HIS CONTRIBUTION LOOMS

MUCH LARGER THAN THE MANY PAST & PRESENT

ADMINISTRATIONS. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRATIC.

MUCH LOVE & RESPECT TO YOU SIR.

john   May 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

He is waiting to endorse Obama…

If he really had the Clintons backs, he would have endorsed them from the get go…

he needs to hurry before Hillary tries to steal this election at the end of the month at the DNC rules committee…she will try to take ALL the delegates from MI and FL….and Obamas name wasnt even on the MI ballot…if she is successful, look for people to call for Obama to run as an independent

TOMIWA OBAMAISHOPE   May 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

This is one of those to final settle the score. Watch out guys!!!

Harvey in Va   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

He should endorse Hillary

The Voice   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Gees fellow bloggers stop being so bitter! Stop the negativity, you are dragging the party down. I believe he feels both candidates have a legitimate chance and waiting on the people to vote. He will cast his delegate vote and move on.

If you want to support eitheir Hillary or Obama check out mifavpolitician.com, its got some positive humor, stuff. Really funny.

A Democrat in 08!

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

MR. GORE LOOKS GREAT FOR ANY AGE.

WE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU HAVE & ARE

DOING FOR NOT JUST THE US BUT THE WORLD.

Len   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

too wishy-washy as always.
Let the fight continue, we love it. lol

McCain 08

Beth   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

C'mon Mr. Gore. Your voice carries considerable weight. An endorsement of Obama at this point could put this whole thing to rest and the Democratic party could FINALLY start focusing on the fight ahead of them in November.

Obama '08!

Keith R.   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Whoops, your cowardice is showing.

Mac in Nova Scotia   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Gore is staying on a high ground just like Obama. He is not acting ahead of time which he could do if he wanted to pay the Clintons back for their treatment of him in 2000.

voter in AR   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Gore is pretty relevant in not only the democratic party but around the world as a nobel prize winner.

I don't think Gore is afraid of the Clintons. I'm thinking that he will endorse Obama. Especially with the remark he made about "so many… superdelegates"

I believe he sees that the people have chosen their candidate. And that candidate is the one leading in all relevant catagories.

How can you be the "most electable" when you can't even win your own convention?

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Al Gore don't be scared of the Clintons… they only have money LOL…. OBAMA 2008-2016 … make it 2 terms… YEEES!!

Larry from LA   May 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

How can Al Gore possibility endorse Hillary since he kept them both away from him when he ran for president. Mr. Gore do what your heart tells you not what is politically correct. If you endorse Hillary do it for the right reasons, if you endorse Obama do it now.

Dee   May 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

He needs to stop being luke warm for the good of the party- maybe?

Peter R   May 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Pelosi, Gore and Edwards — Great job!!!!!!! Stand up and endorse Obama! Nancy you know that you do not want to work side by side with Hill. Al this is your chance to get even and John do not let your wife speak for you….!

You are all spineless!

Bob Stephens   May 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

If Gore can't figure out who he is for by now , no wonder he lost the election.

Jane, NC   May 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I believe that, in the end, Al Gore will put the needs of the country before anything else. Give the serious problems the Bush presidency has left us, we need Sen. Clinton in the White House. She would probably be the most capable president in our history, and her candidacy at such a crucial time is a blessing. On the other hand, Sen. Obama is still an amateur. He chose to run before he was ready, but campaign operatives have brought him a long way. The fact remains that if he's elected, it will be years before we see any real solutions in the White House, and we can't afford that.

AJ   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Vice President Gore should stay above the fray. He has become a respected "Elder Statesman" and becoming involved in this brawl would only diminish him.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

The lying witch will win.The early votes and the 100,000 Repuplicans who showed up to vote for Hillary. Thank you Mr. Rove and Mr. Limbaugh and Mr.Hannity.

It was reported that hillary would rather McCain win than Obama, because Hillary knows she can win over McCain in 2012

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

MR. GORE LOOKS GREAT FOR ANY AGE.

WE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU HAVE & ARE

DOING FOR NOT JUST THE US BUT THE WORLD.

Dan, College Station, TX   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Gore calls himself a recovering politician. I think he is tired of the back room deals and backstabbing that happens in politics. I think he hasn't endorsed because he just wants to cast his vote and stay out of it. I understand it is the last step in the 12 step program for recovering politicians. Good for him. Welcome to humanity.

Mirko-FL   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I can't believe that Gore is still considering HRC as an option. After all the crap the threw at him previously.

I think that his brain probably is 100 years old. Definitively, he is not thinking right.

T Collins   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Man, Obama backers on here are some of the most bitter, screaming, hateful people I know. If your candidate is in any way like you seemingly are, I don't want him running our country.

I think it's sad that there is a bitter polarity in the party, but let's be clear, it isn't the candidates who are committing that violation, it's the candidates' backers.

Own up. If you're a Democrat, be a Democrat. It's the ideals not the politician. If you're going to switch camps because of "your" candidate not getting the nod, then switch now, because you aren't true to the party.

If it happens, this is the reason that the Democrats will lose in November. Not because of a candidate, but because of the unwillingness of Democratic voters to come out of the pandering, angry mentality that they are whipped in.

elaine jones   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

this country is in a mess ,the clintons could turn it around. what are you people thinking.

ps   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Tony/Tiachi/Kenneth - All of you are real BUM. Just like OBAM who can shout ( like empty vessel sounds much) but get defeated everytime in the debate with Hillary

Roger from CA   May 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Oh, just calm down, everyone! It is true that he may need to play such an elder statesman role, to help whoever DOESN'T win do so with enough face-saving to keep from ripping apart the party in the Fall.

We (i.e., those of us who recognize that the most important thing is beating McCain in November) will be much better off if Al stays neutral for now, so that he can be useful to help unify the party later.

Stop with the hair-trigger name calling. It isn't helping anyone.

Joseph   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Obama/Gore 08 !

CB in Florida   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Alrighty then Mr. Gore! Your fellow Americans need you in a time of crisis and you just want to talk? Edwards let us down and looks like you, Mr. Gore are next! Man Up and give us an endorsment!

Berat (Pronounced buh-RAHT), Park Ridge, IL   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Oh stop whining, y'all. Al Gore has done more in defeat than he ever could have accomplished as president.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

COM ON GORE SHOW SOME LOVE & COME ON BOARD.

vjh   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

another one without a backbone……

April in Texas   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

As an Obama supporter and one who feel you were cheated the nomination, I would love to see you endorse Obama. I respect your decision and can only hope you make the correct choice soon..

Obama 08/09

Nicole in NE   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I for one would love to hear what Gore has to say. I have a great respect for him.

Joe Reg   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

AFRAID TO BE CALLED WORST THAN JUDA EH!

THE FRONT RUNNER MUST BE DECLARED VICTORIOUS.

IT IS HIGH TIME TO STOP THE CHARADE.

OBAMACAN 08!

Jean   May 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Obama is the one who can work with you Gore. You know it. Please tell it.

Lynn in NM   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Don't bother, Al.

Quinn   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Here we go again! The Obamabots in all their educated CAPS glory, whipping up into another frienzy to bad mouth a person who might not endorse their candidate. Who would have thunk it.

Kareem from Hampton VA   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Why?

Willy   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Owl always looks one egeg shy of a full dozen. He's never been the same since GW beat him in FL and he tried to steal the election. You got to win you're home state Owl.

Jeff Illinois   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

The new "59″ joke is getting old, we've heard that 59 times at least. (Just an fyi). Let's see… voted for Clinton-Gore, Clinton-Gore, Gore-Liberman (yikes), Kerry-Edwards, and hopefully, Clinton-Obama. Note to Democratic party: Don't screw with this, it's been years since we had a winner. Obama will have his turn at inevitability. I voted for him once as my senator. He will clearly be a potus at the end of the Clinton terms. Sixteen years in the White House. Let's pray that Al Gore sees more than the five minutes ahead like the rest of the Obamabots.

Susan   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Gore didn't miss the boat. His boat was hijacked. The right wing supreme court appointed Bush.

And he HAS taken a seat by not endorsing. He HAS moved on. He has other fish to fry now and is doing a fine job with them. It's not that HE hasn't moved on, it's that the press and the candidates (especially Clinton) won't leave him alone.

Being an Obama supporter, I wish he'd come out for him, but I can understand completely why he doesn't.

James   May 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Even if Clinton won EVERY primary by 60% to 40% for the rest of the campaign (Including Indiana and N. Carolina) AND took 60% of the Super Delegates, she would not beat Obama in the total delegate count nor have enough to claim the 2025 for the nomination! She is done! Gore should endorse the winner of this contest…. Barack Obama.

Moses, Ca.   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Al,
Go for it. Vote for Obama. You know you want to.

What Really Happend   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Just by the simple fact that he hasn't endorsed yet signifies that he is for Obama. Why would the fomer vice president who knows Hillary and Bill Clinton the best not be an enthusiastic Hillary supporter?

Obama 08

larry King Live   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Nobama needs your support please give it to him

Niel, NY   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Don't be afraid to be termed as Judas.

Anyway, its too late for you, Edwards, Dean etc to endorse or give any opinion. Be a bystander and watch the party split.

Have fun.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

DUD DON'T LET RUSH CRAZY GET INTO OUR

BUSINESS. PUT YOUR DUKES UP & GO FOR IT.

Farren Ballanst   May 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Tiachi, Kenneth M, et al…

You pinheaded nitwits! You have the audacity to attack Al Gore? He's done more for this world in the last few years than any of you will do in your whoe worthless lives!

Now, put on your paper hat and get back to work.

jim   May 6th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

gore is faarrr tooo smart to endorse hillary and his endorsement for obama will do em good for the general

Ron L   May 6th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

It's really simple, he wants the voters to decide. He has made his mind up and will announce probably by June 6th.

New York   May 6th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

The Clintons were part of the reason he lost his presidential bid. He was tainted by the Clinton's ethical and moral corruption.

Y   May 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

The only reason the Superdeleagates are taking so long to endorse Obama is because they're afraid of James Carville. It's awkward for some of them to vote against their former boss. That's why I have always felt that Clinton's candidacy is questionable. It's a third term.
Be bold a come forward for Obama. James wont bite.

Bud Curtis   May 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I think Al Gore is doing the right thing for the party. Obviously, if he endorses now it will turn off half the voters. A better role for Gore might be to wait until it is critical to reunite the party, then he will still have some sway with the Democratic electorate.

I do not really see Gore in the role of ending one of these candidate's campaign by forging a compromise, unless it it to persuade one or the other to join the others' ticket as V.P. (he has some valuable experience after having served as a V.P. for two terms, and he could probably make a good case to one or the other that the role of V. P. could be valuable to the President and America).

My advise to Gore, keep your powder dry and your ammunition ready.

Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

Theresa in Minneapolis   May 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

What a wimp. I think he's not endorsing because it will piss of his old pal, Hillary. You'd think it would be a given that he'd endorse his former running mate. Because it's really about BILL and HILLY, isn't it?

He's keeping his mouth shut so he doesn't wind up in jail like so many of the other members of the Clinton adminstration.

mk   May 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

At this point, it's kind of late for me to be excited about an Al Gore endorsement. The race is practically over. I'm filing this alongside the Liz Taylor and Tom Hanks endorsements….

Independent   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Sen. Gore please come out for Obama. He is the most trusted politician we have. If you remember, it was the clinton's who did absolutely nothing to help you in your own Presidential bid, and they have done nothing to desreve your loyalty. America is ready for change, and the only person who can start that is Barack Obama!

Robby, Portland   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

. . . When they say that, you know that they are about to endorse
Obama.

seyi   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

how dissapointing of Gore at this stage… Especially when the whole world knows the politics of him and Clintons. Bill probably gave him a call and said… hush!

lars   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Al Gore may not have invented the Internet,
but he did invent global warming.
Who cares about this windbag's endorsement?
Oh, dumb sheep.

emmanuel   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

OBAMA FOR LIFE

John Smith,TX   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Al Gore shows clearly that he is not done yet with the presidency itself. Al refuses to be called elder in the party because he just turned 60. Al may comeback if MCcain 71 is runnung or Al may be the least devisive between HRC and Obama. The fight will go to the convention for sure!

Michigan   May 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Cast your vote with Mr. Obama !!! He will listen, he will respond and not react and he will restore dignity and diplomacy to our White House.

Sandy   May 6th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Do the right thing!!!! For the record, words don't mean anything unless it's put into action, talk is cheap Hillary!

Obama All The Way

D.   May 6th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Gore would be a perfect cabinet member for either Democratic candidate to have— for example, maybe there could finally be a real Secretary of the Environment. Heck, I'd even have him as VP again. But I suspect he'll endorse Obama, eventually; Obama's environmental policy is not fundamentally different from Clinton's on paper, but there's a better chance that he'll actually follow through with it, and the Clintons seem to have a bad habit of alienating former friends. If Gore really had devotion to Bill and Hillary, he would have come out and said so already. I don't think Gore would appreciate seeing his onetime political partners expend all their energy nuking Iran into the ground, as Hillary has essentially threatened to do, rather than fixing this planet up.

Grant   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I am starting to get the impression that Al Gore is simply becoming to wise after his experiences 8 years ago and since to be a modern Presidental candidate. Imagine a President who actually uses a term like "recovering politician". Funny and provacative all in one.

chris   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I can see why Dean and especially Pelosi won't endorse since after all is said and done they are going to have to work with the candidates. But Gore is no longer a politician. He is just a very influential public figure. If he wants a Democrat in the White House next year, he needs to come out and endorse Obama to bring this to an end. Besides, if Hillary is willing to endorse the gas tax holiday, something that Gore has to disagree with just to get votes, there is no way she is going to adopt any of his energy policies. Especially if they don't poll well. If Gore endorses, expect Edwards and the remaining supers to as well.

Ron   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Are you serious? Gore lost Florida? Get your facts right…

Go Gore. I commend you for your stance. (AND I AM AN OBAMA SUPPORTER WITH MY CAPS IN ALL THEIR GLORY!)

Jackie   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

The contest is not over people.
Go Hillary!!!!!

Andy   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I wish he was running, I would vot for him.

Paul   May 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Because he knows what its like to have an election stolen from you,
Gore should endorse Obama!!

The whole country knows Obama SHOULD be nominated!
He is ahead on everything, closing in fast on Clintons
superdelegate lead!
The last time i checked its mathematically impossible for her to
catch Obama!

Robert - Portland, OR   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

If Obama wins this…
I'M VOTING "PRESENT" IN NOVEMBER.

Jack in ND   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

""He should endorse Hillary""

If he had the slightest intention of endorsing Hillary he already would have.

bibian   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

As a follow-up punch, Blumenthal again dipped directly into the "vast right wing conspiracy" by retrieving and circulating an article from the current issue of National Review — the staunchly conservative opinion journal founded by William F. Buckley. The piece, titled "The Obama Way," was penned by Fred Siegel who, like Sol Stern, is a former 60s leftist who has moved to the opposite end of the political spectrum, serving at one point as a political advisor to Rudy Giuliani. Siegel's piece links Obama to corrupt Chicago machine politics, observing that "Blacks adapted to both the tribalism and the corrupt patronage politics" of Chicago's Democratic Party. In the process, he manages to throw in as many spurious ad hominem attacks on Obama as he can, calling him a "friend of race-baiters" and a "man who would lead our efforts against terrorism yet was friendly with Bill Ayers, the unrepentant 1960s terrorist."

2Nurselady   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I like Al Gore as an advocate for our environment. Any endorsement he may make is going to make him VERY unpopular with at least half of the people of this country which will be harmful to his ongoing efforts toward improving the environment. I also congratulate him on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. He has been a voice of The People and was deserving of this prestigious award.

Having said that, I think that Hillary Clinton's ideas about the environment and about creating new "GREEN" jobs which will both stimulate the economy AND help our environment is the way to go. These ideas ORIGINATED with Hillary Clinton and she should be given credit where credit is due. I think that, if Al Gore is serious about doing the right thing for the country in this regard, he would endorse Hillary Clinton, if he endorsed anyone. I think the Hillary Clinton administration would provide him the opportunity to lead a team to begin implementing the ideas he has long had regarding GREEN issues and he would be strongly supported with funding and other needs to get done what needs to be done in this regard. I think that, if there were personal issues in the past as some have claimed, they should be set aside for the good of the country.

Maxine   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Gore, is respected with Global Warming, but that is as far as it goes. He didn't do much for Kerry either. Kerry went for Obama, because the Clinton's didn't want him in the WH. Edwards is going with Clinton, the writing is on the wall.

EXPERIENCE FOR TEXANS   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Obama will have to have someone like Gore with experience. He is to green for the big game. All we need is another President like Bush, noe experience in the real political world. Obama and Gore sounds a lot like Bush and Cheney. We see how well that went.

Clinton is the only one with the know how to get things done and thank God the Electoral College knows it!

Clinton 08!

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

WE KNOW THE CLINTONS WILL CALL YOU EVERY NAME IN

PROVERBIAL BOOK, BUT WE WILL STAND BY YOU.

.

kingsley   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Al Gore is IN THE CLOSET SUPER DELEGATE. he is for Obama and he is just trying to play it fair so it doesn't devide the party. when its all over after June 3rd, he is going to come out and say the math secure Obama the Nominee. And I hope he beleives in Democracy cause he was cheated out of the presidency. Besides he doesn't want to be no part of the clintons scandals when it comes back out. I will hope so.

Where is Billary moving the Goal Post to after today? someone should ask her would it be fair if it was the other way around where she is winning and the nominee is being awarded to Obama? but being the liar that she is, she will probably say no problem.

gerald strother   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

who in the hell is Gore??? is that THE NUT THAT A SAVE BIRD TOOK AWAY A JOB??

Rob in Sacramento   May 6th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

please Al, just pick someone & lets end this thing.

vic nashville,Tn   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Don’t endorse anyone now We need more referees at the convention
My be you can win one more noble prize again !!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris C from Florida   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

i respect gore and his green earth policies … but i really wish him and edwards would just back obama and get it over with their dragging this out too long now. I mean jeus speople has anyone looked at the contests won???

Screw delegates, look at the contests won.. 31 to 15!!! THIRTY ONE TO FIFTEEN how the hell is she even still contending… hell shes backing a gas tax that MCCAIN LIKES! Wasn't she the one saying that siding with a republican was blasphemy, while obama was the one say we have to cross party devides… i guess she misunderstood… Obama ment party devides THAT MAKE SENSE, a gas tax that will save people a whopping 30$ and make the oil companies richer DOESNT MAKE SENSE!

NJ Independent   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Its clear that with Gore and many other superdelegates that if they were going to endorse HRC, they would have done so already. I suspect that there is a big block of Obama superdelegates waiting to announce once HRC takes a hit in one of the upcoming primaries. Gore fits into this category.

Ivar   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I am sure that Gore and Edwards will side with Obama and are inclined towards him. The only reason they are waiting is becauser they dont want to look unpresidential. besides that knowing Clintons they dont want to have any mud slung on their faces. Edwards may be a little tricky because he may look at who would give him the best deal. By the way Mrs. Edwards who are you???

do good silence   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Gore got really cheated in Florida. Why would he back Obama who messed up Florida again?

bibian   May 6th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

WE LOVE OBAMA, OBAMA/ GORE 08

Edgardo   May 6th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Gore is a bore! Endorsement should come after June 3rd & after the votes from MI & FL has been allocated. I'm sure HILLARY will win this!

Obama is not electable & has been loosing grounds, superdelegates are now doubtful if he can win the primary & the general election! This past 2 months have been an awesome months for HILLARY!

Tony   May 6th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I hope Al Gore is for soultions, and will offical endorse Sen Hilliary Clinton, after all Al Gore with Hillary, will be the A team of America once again

Eli of Stockbridge   May 6th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Who really cares at this point. If he declares for Obama, Clinton will say it doesn't matter and proceed to call him Judas II. If he goes for Clinton it means everything and hand her the nomination no matter what. And the Clinton pandering press will make sure it looks good for Hillary no matter which way it goes.

Vince   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

If Global warming is Gore's most important issue, then I'd have to believe he would be endorsing Obama.

Hillary's pander on the gasoline tax works directly against any real effort to reduce our reliance on Oil.

Gwen NC   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

If this country elects Obama or McCain, then it will get what it deserves again. This is such a serious decision. Everyone who voted for Bush owes the rest of us and the world a NEVERENDING apology. Especially to the families of our dead soldiers. Hillary today, Hillary in November. If the dems "GIVE" the nom to Obama, then Hillary should just go independent.

Good luck and God Bless - Hillary 08!!

Susan in Seattle   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I respect Al Gore's desire to wait and watch. I myself am a Hillary Clinton supporter, and would love to see him endorse her, but he is an American voter just like the rest of us, and therefore has the right to his voting privacy.

Lisa   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I really can't believe people are voting for Obama and he has no experience. You people should have learned your lesson when you voted for Bush. You don't know anything about Obama, he's scared to debate against Hillary, that should tell you who's the better leader.

Hillary 08

gary   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I would vote for Gore over either other candidate.

Fischer   May 6th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Since Gore already has an inclination of who will win from his statement, why can't he go ahead and endorse him to spare the party an imminent fallout. If he is sure about hillary, then I am sure that by now he would already have endorsed her.

Obama 08′

kim in portland, oregon   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

can we please just end this thing and focus all our energy on the utter disaster that is mccain! i know he's made our job sooooo easy with all his flip-flopping, and his vile anger issues, and his love for the administration that TRASHED his wife (then again, what bush said in 2000 is noting compared to what he himslef said about cindy), his career-long love affair with lobbyists of all kinds, his career-long pro big-business votes, his nasty buddies like hagee and parsley etc., his RIDICULOUS and insulting "gas tax vacation" (he REALLY thinks we americans are STUPID. talk about elitist, he thinks you are stupid!), and on and on and on and on.

america needs change, so get out there and vote democrat! leave the mccain votes to the few ignorant haters left in 2008 and those project chaos idiots, who think so little of themselves they know they have to CHEAT to win! TYPICAL repugs, lie cheat and steal all while claiming you love america and God! ummm, yeah, right!!!!!!!!!!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Al Gore is a wonderful man, and I hope he will support Sen. Obama.

Come on Indiana! VOTE FOR CHANGE!

VOTED AGAINST ANYONE WHO VOTED FOR THE WAR= HILLARY!

And please DO NOT be fooled, Hillary can not "take a break from the fuel tax!"……… she has no power and it would take a bill in Congress AND Bush would have to sign it! No chance!

Shades   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

You see, that's your problem Mr. Gore. You never manned-up and told us what was really on your mind. Every word out of your mouth has been carefully scripted for political effectiveness. After a while, we all just see you as a staged puppet. What you say doesn't mean anything anymore.

Rene D, Bel Air, MD   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

VP Gore,
You can see from many comments by the Obama supporters that they are more anti-Hillary than pro-Obama, given his stated and demonstrated "let's get along and solve this situation" perspective. Those supporters have been playing a psychological game for months now, saying the numbers put her out of reach time and again, that it was sinful of her to even stay in the race, shame on the whole Clinton family. That is not the kind of people I want picking the next President.
Hillary is looking better by the minute, Barack is going the other way. She shows her fortitude, intelligence, spunk, sense of the big picture/details simultaneously. This is a rare individual, and I want her in the White House. May I have your support?

Helene   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Oh yeah ? Maybe before 2011 ? Or before the earth has melted ?

eLarz   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

If Obama is the nominee then the Democratic party is finished as we know it. I for one will vote for only for Clinton, and if she is not on the top of the ticket I will vote for Nader.

JIM WHITTAKER   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

When it finally comes, and it will, Gore's endorsement of
Obama will be the final nail in The Clintons' coffin.

I can't wait!

voter in AR   May 6th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

T Collins "Man, Obama backers on here are some of the most bitter, screaming, hateful people I know…. If you're going to switch camps because of "your" candidate not getting the nod…"

Come on now… isn't like 60% of HRC supporters who say they will switch parties if Obama is nominated?

I understand that Hillary is closer to McCain in policy but then why didn't they just vote elephant in the first place?

Tony, Powell, OH   May 6th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Geez Louise…I'm a Republican and don't like Gore much at all, but I still defend his right to take his time and support someone on HIS timetable, not YOURS. Some of you are WAY too tough on him; he's allowed his vote whenever he wants to make it, and there's definitely a sense of desperation from the Obama supporters at the thought that Gore might wait a bit longer. I also agree that in reading these blog comments day after day, HRC supporters can be petty and obnoxious, but they pale in comparison to some Obama supporters.

Jenny Craig   May 6th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Seriously Al…time to hit the gym!

Sharon in Mi..   May 6th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Please make a decision already. Hillary has no respect for rules or fair play. Once again she is counting delegates using her own brand of mathematics. She is trying to get Fl. and Mi. to count even though she knows the votes in these two states are tainted. She seems to be dictating her will to the democratic party. If the supers would grow a little courage maybe they can stop this old woman before she wrecks the party and any chance of the democrats taking the white house this year.

Sue in CT   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Take your time, Al. We know you will make the right decision and choose Obama. On that note, I wish you had decided to enter this race - it would have been over long ago if you had!

norb   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

The guy that couldn't beat George W. He couldn't even carry his own State! Nice guy, terrible politician.

Jay Shah   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

face it folks, If the VP under Bill Clinton hasnt' endorsed Hillary as of yet, that tells you right there he going to endorse obama. It's only a matter of when, not if.

Hillary go home, Barack Obama 2008

Jay in Houston   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Party elder? Isn't he younger than Hillary Clinton?

Obama in 08, 12   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

After what the Clintons did to him…..no way he can endorse Huckaby Hillary.

Black Knight   May 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Gore always fought fair, so that rules out Clinton.

LNAB   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Remove the 139 delegates from caucuses in red states (not enough democrats to hold a primary) and this race is close and neither candidate can reach the required 2025.

Add the primary votes from Florida and Michigan, add Obama's failing performances over the past 4 weeks as voters flee from him and you have a recipe for disaster should should Obama be the nominee.

It's going to be ugly and McCain is going to win.

An Objective Observer, Toronto, Canada   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

The only thing for Gore to do is NOT endorse either candidate. By doing so, he only helps to widen the rift between highly polarized Democrat voters. The rift between the Clinton and Obama is so great, it will be very difficult to bring the party together and get the voters to turn out in November. (Personally, I firmly believe that the Democrats will not come together as some would hope.)

The best thing Gore can do is wait until the Democrats finally decide on their candidate, THEN help to repair the rift in the Democrat party (which will be much easier if he remains neutral).

so ironic   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I think the fact that he hasn't pledged for Clinton yet speaks volumes.

Heather   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I find this amusing. The Democrats, who complain about the Republicans lacking honesty, are still drooling over a man who used special effect scenes from a science fiction movie, in a documentry!

Now there is honest for you!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I bet he'll be getting more boxes of candy from the Dem. rivals and their minons–than any mother!! Now that he's let the cat out of the bag he would consider making an endorsement–they'll be kneeling had his larger slewed feet to get his annointing.

Jack in ND   May 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

""It's the ideals not the politician.""

That might be true of legislators.

But for a head of state, it's the character of the individual, above all else.

Party is irrelevent.

Alan Boyer   May 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Perfect; Gore can now repay the Clintons by endorsement Obama. Stay tuned.

Obama will be President   May 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Obama has 3 point lead in the Indiana exit polls!!!!

Mary Ruth   May 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Please fight for the voters' rights in the Flo & MI primaries. These voters did nothing wrong. The rules of the powerful DNC have been defended by some at CNN, and I do not know how millions of voters have been referred to as a beauty contest by a free press. This was how an election was stolen by the Republicans with Al Gore. It saddens me that the Democrats now do the same thing. Obama had a chance to be about real change & speak out for the voters to revote. It could have been a real speech, but he missed that chance. Why does CNN miss that chance?

It is not about a candidate. It is about the freedom to vote & to be counted. I do not care if the man in the moon made a rule that did not count voters. It would always be wrong.

On second thought maybe Howard Dean could go to the moon for a short time while we let the people count instead of The DNC.

looking forward   May 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Let the best fighter win the race!!! Superdelegates..you make the decsion based on your judgement, not on the whims and fancies. You think what is the best for the party and for the country. If you think, your vote for Clinton will alienate the African American voters, young voters and it might hurt the party in the general, then go for Obama. If the vote for Obama will drive the rural white voters again to Republicans, think about it!!..You need to decide which will affect the party the most in the general election.

Cali   May 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Al……is too late we don't need you no more it still get nothing.

Rene D, Bel Air, MD   May 6th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Mr. Gore,

Barack Obama's surrogates have been playing mind games against Hillary Clinton for months now, and have been loving the only-now-fading media attacks on her for months.
Now they do not want to seat Florida or Michigan, playing politics like crazy with the voices of those 15 million citizens. Politics of this worst kind were used against you in Florida eight years ago. Please support Sen. Clinton and not a repeat of the kind of treatment you got; our country has been paying for that for eight years now, and unfortunately will keep paying for it for perhaps a few generations.

Please support Hillary, sir!

maria   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I can only pray that you back Hillary. She is bright and full of energy. In every debate she showed how much more qualified she is. The first time Hillary made Obama upset he also played the political game. What is he going to do about change when the republicans upset him? I guess he'll be playing politics also.

Michael   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I hope Gore votes for Obama. Along with John and Elizabeth Edwards.

All theree know the true colors of Hillary Clinton, she's not to be trusted.

Lynette   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Gore/Obama '08 / '12
Obama / ? '16 / '20
Thank you!

Shady086   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

You know, I don't really care who Gore endorses. And for that matter I don't really care who ends up getting the nomination. Because no matter who it is, no matter how long it takes and, with a few exceptions, no matter who the winner picks as a running mate, i'd vote for Clinton or Obama over McCain anyday.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Clinton/Gore!!!!

Go Hillary!!!!!

Bubba   May 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Gore is as big a liar as Hillary was, is, and always will be.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

A "recovering politician",now there is a rich statement.
What a Bore you are Al.

Shameful   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Shame on you CNN. You had to put a reference to Rev Wright on your site today. Still nothing from Peter Paul. Shameful.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hang in there Gore, the candidate you really want to endorse is working her way to victory.

NC voter   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

COME

ON

ENDORSE

HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHE'S THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN WIN THE GENERAL (DUH)

TIMBER   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Of course he will endorse Obama, he is afraid the black community will be pissed at him. I don't really have faith in his judgement, a good man he is definately, but I don't think he would really see the big picture and endorse someone he KNEW could win over idealogy and political correctness. Sad.

Candi California   May 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Mr. Gore being a party elder is a result of more than age, Both you and John Edwards might as well wait until June 3rd. Hillary is not going away she would rather kill the party than admit defeat. You endorsement should have come sooner if you wanted to have some impact. At this point Obama has won the primary and Hillary hangs on only because she beleives her own press.

Ken Williams   May 6th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Remember when Hillary Clinto recently throught Algore and john kerry under the bus saying that they didn't relate to voters. Come on gore endorse obama now.

Sick and tired   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

It is such a White Mans Universe. I am so ready for a Nation that Marcus Garvey invisioned. Integration was good for whites despite the fact they did not want it and fought hard to depose it. Blacks made America a better place to live..everyone always ask if you don't like America then go to another countty..We'll America would not be as strong without the free labor from slaves, no matter how integrated the society gets White people will always be for themselves…But your day of reckoning is coming!!

Larry   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Dude. Nothing like jumping on the bandwagon. Late.

Arc   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

To: jason

Well said, man. Well said.

looking forward   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

If Hillary voters in these forums dont vote for Obama, it is NOT because of Obama but it is because Obama NUTS.

Kirk in New York   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

It sure would help the party Al were to chime in on this race and bring momentum one way or the other…

An American   May 6th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I wonder how Al Gore feels about the gas tax holiday?

Kemic - Houston, Texas   May 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

People who think Obama's "political operatives" have made him successful so far are mischaracterizing this entire movement. Not one single political operative has had his/her name on any ballot in any state. Your staunch determination to ignore the tsunami of support Obama has received only makes you part of the problem. He has ALWAYS campaigned about bridging gaps, building alliances, community service, solving problems through unity. And for this, he is criticized. The cynicism of Americans has grown to the extent we CHOOSE not to believe in the possibility of change occurring. It's sad that Clinton can "mis-speak" about sniper fire and everyone in the media and the Democratic party is too fearful to really call her on the big fat lie that it really was. The type of arrogance that she and her husband exhibit is disturbing and I am by no means fooled by their shenanigans.

Nick   May 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Mr. Gore,
Please announce your candidacy for the president.
You don't want to have Obama for a President…

John Wa   May 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

The Clinton's shoved Gore to the side in the White House and the Clinton impeachment was one reason Gole lost his presidential bid. He knows how self-involved they are. They put themselves before the party or the country. He will not support them because he cares what's best for the country.

Jenna   May 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Both supporters are being unnecessarily harsh. Stop the bickering — there is very little difference between the two nominees. All that matters is that a Democrat gets elected!

Billary   May 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Al might be more sympathetic towards Clinton if she ends up with the popular vote, for the simple reason that he found himself in a similar situation when he lost to Bush.

Suzuki is a great bike, but bad science   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

By the way Al:
The Troposphere has not warmed in 26 years.
The ocean currents are not warming (see recent NOAA data), but are entering a cooling phase!
The polar bear population is growing, not declining as you state.
The Arctic ice pack is now broader and thicker than ever recorded.

Northern Hemispherical polar warming (N of 60) is happening, but it's not due to the 38/1000 of 1% Co2 in the atmosphere. The role of science is to figure out why FACTUAL data happen, not why socioeconomic solutions are warranted!

David   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

C'mon Mr. Gore…. you hate Hillary. You two were at each others throats during Bubba's administration. We welcome you aboard the Obama train… stop being coy and silly.

independant   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

We wouldn`t be in the mess we`re in now if Gore was President. Man,—- it`s hard to find anyone that voted for Bush !!!!!!! I`m proud to say I saw him as his true self 20+ years ago. Now you are seeing the real ( don`t give a crap about your problems ) George Bush.

carrie   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

please no one cares about ur endorsement.
go!

A .J in Fla   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Mr. Gore, who cares…!!!!

Susan,NC   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Obama all the way!!!!!!

cosma   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I know Gore will endorse Obama but it will be "removing a fresh and live tooth from his mouth" i mean He would have chosen H but Obama is an Icon. PLIZ GORE THINK BEYOND!

Jahmil, Claremont, CA   May 6th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

CNN …Why haven't you reported that Hillary left out 24 MILLION of her income when she released her tax forms?

instead of the nonsense you usually talk about…BE A REAL SOURCE OF REAL NEWS

(I bet the moderator won't like this)

Brian from NYC   May 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

"watching and listening"? Now that's leadership you CAN'T count on! Oh brother! If he's the the Leadership in the Party - I'm leaving!

McEmtol   May 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I think both Al Gore and the Edwards are just political pundits. If they cannot come out to bare their minds to the american people, then they are not worthy of the platform they have been placed.

They are both doing political calculation because of their individual personal interest. They should come out today to say where they belong. There is no sitting on the fence.

Of course they dont have to come out…in that case they should just shut up.

rjs91157   May 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama May 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The early votes and the 100,000 Repuplicans who showed up to vote
for Hillary. Thank you Mr. Rove and Mr. Limbaugh and Mr.Hannity.
*********************************************************************

more obamian propaganda lies….as has already been stated by the Republicans when it came to Virginia (like Indiana an open primary state that allowed Republicans to decide the Democrat primary) the Republicans voted by the thousands for obama because they fear McCain can't beat Clinton. They won't vote for him in November but they will in Indiana because they know they will beat obama.

And media isn't it funny how when obamians want to spin his appeal they talk about the cross over vote but now this lie from their other face.

obamians are a reflection of their candidate and you wonder why I will never vote for him.

phony politics   May 6th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

SC for HIllary you are missing the boat. Barack wants MI and FL's voters to count. The problem is he was told not to campaign in either state because tehy would not count. That wasn't Barack that was the DNC. And he doesn't want it to count now because he didn't campaign there. He is an unknown unlike Hillary. He needed to campaign there. And if you look at history every state Hillary has lead in at initial stage saw her numbers diminish come ballot time. Its unfair to ask an unknown to accept the numbers that didn't involve him.

For all the people who are still hung up saying Barack doesn't want FL and MI involved, well you are seriously dumb. And I mean dumb.

Mitch   May 6th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Al who? Just stick with the green stuff.

ELM   May 6th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It may be difficult to win against Clintons. Bill is really working hard for Hillary and even MSNBC said today that he won Texas for her.

(Seems to me that CNN is hinting a double digit win for Hillary in Indiana)

leighg1   May 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Too bad that Obama does not want to engage in a negative campaign. He could have shown the Hillary Bosnia lie footage over and ever again as she did to him on his "bitter" comments. If he did, she would be crushed a long time ago. He did not even mention it unless when asked. I am sure the Republicans would if they need to.

Ron   May 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

BREAKING NEWS FOR CLINTON SUPPORTERS:

Clinton and Obama vote for delegates NOT to count in Michigan and Florida before election begins, along with Clinton top aide Harold Ickes.

Do you understand? Before the states went for her, she said it was fair for the delegates not to count. She is FLIPPING. Just like any other politician. I think that we need to leave this one alone. My opinion, let them stand as they are and do what the Republicans did: 1/2 the delegate value. Also, in Michigan, to be fair, give Obama the uncommitted vote. Wait, Clinton wouldn't want that. Why you ask? Because if that happens then she is still behind in the popular vote which doesn't mean squat. Furthermore, there was a study by Chuck Todd (whom I do trust for the numbers) said that if you changed all of the caucuses to primaries, that Obama would likely have a larger lead in the popular vote, but a smaller lead in the delegate vote!

Clinton supporters, why is it such a negative that Obama wins, fair and square? Her year was 2004. The country WANTED her, but she turned it down.

Patrick   May 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Come on Al Gore, do the right thing and endorse McCain

Axel   May 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

It doesn't matter which one (if either) that Gore endorses. We all know who will be the next President. The Dumbocrats have dropped the ball yet again. We might as well vote for Mickey Mouse…

HYPOCRACY 08   May 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Dang… have another sandwich Al…

Terrence - Winston Salem, NC   May 6th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Gore, Edwards and the others are the worst players involved. They KNOW the juice they carry but they will not come out and voice who they are for. This thing could have been over a long time ago, but fear of losing old friends for making your own decision is keeping them speaking.

Gore - COWARD
Edwards - COWARD
Pelosi - SEMI-COWARD (everyone know's her choice)
Reid - COWARD

All of these heavyweights could have ended this a long time ago.

Obama/Sebilus 08

Orange, purple collar, working male not for Dems   May 6th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Holy crapper people.
Al Gore, the Al Gore may endorse a candidate.
I am holding my breath.

His endorsement may sound something like this.
"I am here today to endorse the non toxic candle for use in all homes around the globe. Thank you, did I mention I invented the internet and the world is going to burn up and we are going to be canabuls"

Bunch of nut jobs following a nut Job. The Planters of the Political Parties. Full of Nuts.

Karen   May 6th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

That Gore has not already endorsed Hillary speaks volumes, since he presumably knows her very well.

For those of you calling Obama supporters hateful screamers, etc. etc., surely you must know by now that on all types of message boards, the shrill voices shout the loudest. Those of us who have well thought-out, rational positions tend to roll our eyes at screamers on message board posts.

Fed Up   May 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Edwards should be the Democratic candidate for President hands down! He should have been for the last election. Unfortunately since he is a white male he didn't have a chance in hell this time around. Too many people are swayed, lead, brainwashed, whatever you choose to call it, by the race / sex crap. The media definitely did their part to sway people one way or another and they still are. From day one according to the media it was either Hillary or Obama. While Edwards did get some exposure, more so than the other candidates who were also in the race, it was nowhere near the amount given those two. How many people remember who the other candidates were? All candidates should get equal exposure, it shouldn't matter how much money they have or how well they're connected. Fair elections are a joke but when you consider how corrupted and crooked our society is I guess it isn't any wonder.

Mendemoi   May 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

A STATES MAN IS BORN. SOME CLAIM IT FALSELY, AND THEIR FLASE CLAIMS EVENTUALLY SHOWS.
Such restraint would have been expected of Edward Kennedy and Kerry and others. But because they are NOT natural statesmen, their false cover was blown. They were the first to show why they don't deserve such coveted status. Gore's action makes him one of the best of REAL STATESMEN alive. I adore him.

HANEEFAH   May 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Mr. Gore: After the way the Clinton's treated you, I would think that you would have already endorsed Senator Obama. The Clintons are liers and cheats. What about the Hidden Thesis of Senator Clinton from her college, What about the Hidden Papers and contributions to their Library, What about Watergate, Travelgate, and their Pastor that is in jail or going to jail for molesting and raping a 7 year old child, and might I add a little white child. Why hasn't the Media and the Democratic Party spoken out about these issues. I am so tired of the lies. That so called gas tax won't hold water because Bush won't let it and it won't as soon as either of them get in office. "Give Me A Break"!

Haneefah
Stone Mountain, GA

Jason   May 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Gore:

Go hug a sinking iceberg.

We are tired of polticians like you, Nancy Pelosi, Clair