WASHINGTON (CNN) – Democratic strategist James Carville told CNN Wednesday that former Vice President Al Gore should reprise his role as the No. 2 on a Democratic ticket.
“I think if I was Senator Obama I would say the biggest economic problem we face is the biggest national security problem and the biggest environmental problem,” Carville told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on the Situation Room. “And if I were him, I would ask Al Gore to serve as his vice president, his energy czar, in his administration to reduce our consumption and reliance on foreign energy sources.
“That would send a signal to the world, to American people, to Congress, to everybody, that America's getting serious about this horrendous problem that we face.”
Gore said in December that he might jump back into the political fray – but only in a bid for the top spot. A third term as vice president would mean Gore had spent more time in the office than anyone in U.S. history.
Later, the political strategist – who supported Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid – admitted he’d rather see her name on the ballot under Obama’s this fall. “Obviously, I would be delighted if he picked Senator Clinton. I'm trying to be provocative in one sense,” said Carville.
Conservative commentator Bill Bennett dismissed the idea. “It's been said that the vice presidency isn't worth a bucket of - you know the rest of the line. To do it twice, I don't know that someone would want to do it twice. He's been there, done that.” He added that Gore would probably not want to put himself “in a subordinate role” – and that Obama needed a foreign policy expert as his running mate.
Both Carville and Bennett are CNN contributors.
From CNN Politics
© 2011 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
| Advertising practices | Advertise with us | About us | Contact us | Work for us | Help
agreed.....
We really need you.
Gore would make a GREAT Supreme Court Justice!!!!!!
Obama/Hagel
That would be just perfect: the person who embodies the Democratic slogan "count every vote" can balance the ticket of the person who stopped voting in Florida and Michigan and who blew off the voters key swing states like West Virginia, the person who took delegates he did not earn in order to sleaze off with a nomination he does not deserve... the person who destroyed the moral high-ground of the Democratic Party. Carville's on to something!
PUMA PAC
Anyone who is Obamas VP is receiving a slap in the face; everyone that I've heard mentioned has more credibility than Obama.
Don't do it Gore!
McMothball has finally napalmed in his depends! We are all going to have to excuse him while changes out those disposables to cleaner fresher ones!
Ummm......No.
al gore would be great as vice president
hopefully he'll consider it despite him wanting the top spot, that has to be an awful feeling to know you're almost "best" at number 2.
It would be better to have Al Gore as President and Obama as the number 2 man. Why would Al Gore even go there? He's been there before and when it came time for him to be number one he failed because of the voting issue in Florida as you all know so well.
Hillary Clinton would have been the number one except for the rules committee making the wrong choice. Clinton supporters will remember in November and some of us will stay home.
Also if they consider John Kerry as VP, that another mistake who was a loser from the get go.
I had the same thought over the last couple of days. I hope it happens.
gore would be good,but,we're still at war with bin laden,so ,my choice is wesley clark.
And Carville has been correct in his predictions how many times this year? He's one of those pond scum leftovers from the 90s along with his right-wing nutjob wife, Mary Matlin. They deserve each other and should go into hiding leaving the rest of us to have a healthy political debate without their poisonous contribution. They are so yesterday and old school politics and clearly don't "get" today's political landscape.
I used to like James Carville, but here lately, all he does is tick me off roaylly. He is such an angry and bitter person.
And he is to confrontational. Get a life man.
WE REALLY APPRECIATE AND WELCOME ALL HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS. THIS IS A VERY WISE THING YOU ARE DOING!
GOD BLESS YOU AND WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/CLINTON 2008
I will support Mr.Obama no matter his VP pick!
Al Gore may not want to be VP again and who could blame him. However, he would be a great replacement on the team vetting candidates for the VP slot. Theraafter, he should be given the choice of running the EPA or the Department of the Interior.
Gore has far too many important things to do to be vice president. He' s a Nobel Laureate for heaven's sake. Why would he want to be smeared by the republicans for the next however, many years.
If not VP, then definitely a major cabinet position to help this country. Thank God he is one of the politicians that REALLY cares about this country.
Carville is right. Al Gore would make a great VP. But he's done that and has moved forward. I can envision Al Gore having some level of involvement in an Obama administration, but not as Obama's running mate. Gore's talents and strengths can be best utilized to advance Obama's policy. I can also envision John Edwards as a cabinet member leading the battle for universal health care. But Al Gore as VP. No. Nice thought, but no.
Clark would make an interesting VP candidate. It would be tough for the Republican ticket to say the Democrat ticket has no military background, experience or expertise.
OK, CNN........still waiting on the news....
I give Gore credit he did not endorse anyone. I receive e-mails from his global warming website and participate in some of his programs. I voted for him for President and I believe he really won. We would not be in this mess today if he would have been President. But again I will not vote for Obama unless Hillary is on the ticket. Plain and simple. I don't like the way the DNC, media, SD crown him the nominee before the primaries was over. Hillary is the best candidate for President. But tell you the truth I don't really want her to be on his ticket, but I will support her.
That would be such an insult to Gore. Having to serve in the #2 spot behind an unqualified candidate!
I can't wait for Nov to vote for McCain!!!!!!!!
Usually I think Carville is a lunatic, but I think Gore would be a good VP too.
Gore as VP would be great but I don't think it will happen.
If you are good at doing nothing, and he is, he is clearly your best choice!
Sen. Obama must be pick up one of his team group and superdelegates supporters! Media and his leadership NEW PARTY DEMOCRAT start say that his is the new boss of the party, so, why have to look all and traditional Washington people?
Look like the "famous change" it was just WORDS.... ahh every day i am more dissapoint voter!
James, for once you have spoken something sensible.
I still think the best choice for VP is Webb.
he needs to ahave major role in a Obama Adminstration
GORE BLEW HIS SHOT. IT IS TIME FOR A WHOLE NEW CROP OF LEADERSHIP. PERHAPS OBAMA CAN GET ONE OF THE NEXT TEL FIRE DEPARTMENT GUYS TO BE VP. THEY SEEM TO GET THINGS DONE.
if you say so
Al Gore should get a special position of "world global environmental czar" and coordinate global warming issues with world leaders.
WHY I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA
THESE ARE HIS OWN WORDS IN NOV/2004 WHEN INTERVIEWED AFTER BECOMING IL NEXT US SENATOR AND ASKED BY A REPORTER WHY HE HAD RULED OUT RUNNING NATIONALLY:
OBAMA’S RESPONSE: “YOU KNOW, I’M A BELIEVER IN KNOWING WHAT YOU’RE DOING WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A JOB AND I THINK THAT IF I WERE TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER RUNNING ON A NATIONAL TICKET, I WOULD ESSENCIALLY HAVE TO START NOW BEFORE HAVING SERVED A DAY IN THE SENATE, NOW THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO MIGHT BE COMFORTABLE DOING THAT BUT I’M NOT ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.
Great now Carville is taking revenge on Obama by suggesting Obama's VP ought to be Gore. Gore is a loony.
Gore needs to run for President himself and knock Obama out of the race completely. That way, Hillary could be Gore's vice president. Gore and Clinton both are way too smart to be Obama's vice president.
James Carville is a "bitter" person, you can see it; whenever "things don't go his way,'or his "person" is losing or has lost. All the "bitter" people, should leave Washington for the "good of the Country"...I want Change, starting in Washington. Obama, can choose for himself. Let's get some "New Blood" in Washington, for a Change........
Go home Carville and help Hillary pay her bills. That what you can do.
Obama don't trust this guy.
NO Hillary and NO Bayh for VP
I'd like to see Gore back in the top eschelon of government, but not necessarily as the VP. I don't really care who Obama's running mate is, as long as we don't end up with for more years on neo-con nonsense with McCain.
Many people have mentioned this already...but it really doesn't make any sense. First of all, it defeats the whole appeal of "change" to have Clinton's VP back in the same exact position.
Not to mention he already ran in the G.E. in 2000 and lost to W.
Carville *was* kidding, right?
A man of the stature of Gore (who himself *should've been POTUS eight years ago!), a man with a Nobel Prize, a man who now should be considered second-in-command to a flim-flam man?
Beyond insulting!!
Don't do it, Mr. Gore!
If Gore was on the Obama ticket, you'd definitely have some senior votes including mine.
Obama/Gore is a DREAM ticket; however, it won't happen. Please don't degrade Al Gore as #2. Gore has paid his dues and deserves to be President.
TL from previous: Hillary Supporters are NOT closet racists. They just feel that Obama does not DESERVE to be our nominee while Hillary represented the overall American people (18,000,000 votes says enough). Obama has not proved himself yet as Hillary has. Obama has no foreign policy intelligence, no executive level experience that is needed at this crucial time in history. Furthermore, the Rev. Wright situation, among the other shady characters that have influenced Obama's life and family, really frightens the American people and feel that Obama may have those hidden feelings as Rev. Wright. Also, Hillary supporters feel that Obama will not take care of them and will play favorites by race.
Why would he want to play second fiddle again, especially to a newbie. He would do all the work and Bam Bam would get all the credit.
It is understandable they would be trying to pair Obama up with someone with ACTUAL experience, but those of us with a brain will not fall for it!
"FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE, I WILL VOTE FOR THE GOP NOMINEE"!
Anyone but Hillary
Hillary for VP, that is the only answer!
If he is afraid to work wih her he is wick, a PRIMADONA!
Or he does not want her to now that?!!
Hillary new support group, PUMA; Poor uneducated miserable adults = Republican Chaos. lol
no dummy, obama wants to make this a welfare state where everyone will drop out of high school because they know that the government will take care of them. there will be no future skilled labor, scientists, engineers, etc. to solve any of our problems if obama has his way.
I agree except strike the word "Vice".
I've been thinking about this a lot for the last few days. I like the idea a lot.
Brian, TN where are you and the other Republicans; Jan FL, Jim, PA, Staunch Clinton Supporter, Charlotte and Belle. Oh...I forgot you don't get paid after 5:00, LMAO NOT THIS TIME.
Al Gore has already held the position that one of his predecessors described as not being worth a bucket of warm spit. Why would he want it again? Did he have all that much power when he had to support the President, whether or not he agreed with the President? I think Al Gore has more influence as a private citizen. On the other hand, if the convention wants to nominate Al Gore for President, then I think he is a lock in November.
Though I doubt this'd ever happen, I'd love to see it! Just let Gore be your Global Warming Czar, traveling the world and spreading the message.
Gore has said over and over he is not running for President, nor does he wish to go back to politics.
I am STILL waiting for a news story that actually VETS the candidates!
Now that we have read all of the gossip columns, and heard about book writing, wives, mis speaking, crushes...what makes CNN think this is IMPORTANT compared to vetting two men who want to be President of the United States.
As for some comments from Obama bloggers. If they were referring to me as a republican blogger...I don't know if they are referring to me, or the other Belle postings...so I will list myself as Belle1 in the future.
Is it really too much to ask for the candidates' to be vetted CNN?
No, Mr Bennett,
what Obama needs is a running mate with international credibility and respect.
Remember, Obama needs most to correct the Bush deficits.
OBAMA/SEBELIUS ONLY!!! THAT WOULD BE THE DREAM TEAM.
We need Al Gore as President !
I am in complete agreement with Carville who I admire. Everyone and his mother believes that the presidency was stolen from Gore. That said, he should be given two vice presidential positions to make up for the presidential position he didn't get. Bush knows it was stolen from him. He gets mail and e-mails voicing this opinion every day. That is why he doesn't care about a country who voted against him in reality. Those people dying in Iraq mean nothing to him; they didn't vote for him any way. Gore is not getting any younger and to spend a few easy, laid-back years helping to make the US greater should be something about which he should have no qualms.
Gore is a decent, intelligent man... when he's not acting like a politician. He should keep it that way.
CARVILLE NEEDS TO GO GROW SOME HAIR
Obama need women's support in order to get McCain down for good. He needs Clinton as VP. Foreign policy?? I don't think that is a job for the VP.
He would, but I bet he'd say "been there, done that"
He should at least be very vocal encouraging Clinton supporters to join the campaign.
No one would be that stupid...
Obama, there you Go use Al Gore, that will unite the party, Not!
But this time Gore would be a repected active member of the team. In the Clinton years Hillary and Bill kind off pushed him aside Actually, pretty much. If he were VP now he could do much more. That being said, Wes Clark might be stonger VP choice agaisnt Mc Cain. He know, as a 4 star general, that McCain really is not millitary savvy-as he would have us belive.
OMG NO!!!!!! Not this idiot again. He is so full of crap his eyes are brown!!!!!!!!
Way to go!
Al Gore and Obama would definitely be a winning combination for the Democratic party.
MMMMmmmNO
wesley clark or kathleen sebelius
As somebody who disliked him as a running mate with Bill Clinton in the 90s, and as somebody who voted against him in the 2000 election, what's my opinion?... I'M ALL FOR IT NOW! It'll never happen, but it would ensure the Democrats win the White House in 08 and nobody would be a better fit.
I wouldn't mind seeing Gore on the ticket. I doubt he'd want to do it, but it's possible that's he's on Obama's list of 20.
Forget it!
No Obama under any circumstances!
The Democratic party – Reid , Pelosi, Brazille and Dean have killed their party for this election!
We will not return unless they change! Obama is not change Mainstream America can believe in!
Does Mr Carville have a brain? Why would Al Gore be a VP again? That's an insult to Mr Gore. How about being there, done that...
James Carville has totally redeemed himself (since the Judas remark). Al Gore would be a great pick! If not Gore, I want to see Hagel. OBAMA/whoever 2008!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I like Al Gore but he just doesn't fit with Obama. Let Obama pick who he believes is best to serve as his Vice President but I can say I don't believe Al Gore is it.
While I think Gore would be a strong VP, Hillary is better!
That would be a very interesting move.
Is Carville so desperate to live in the past that he's wanting Gore to go back with him? If Carville wants to stay relevant and continue appearing on the talk shows, he better realize that the 90s are over and the political strategy of the future depends on people actually looking into the future. He's dangerously close to has-been. We'll probably see him on VH1 talking about the best and worst political faux pas of the 90s here soon.
A most interesting choice... but one that Obama supporters will surely attack. Considering they threatened to switch to McCain if a Clinton is on the ticket, what would they do if the 2nd man in the Clinton administration would be on the ticket? Their hatefest is boundless.
I don't normally agree with James Carville, but this is the best idea I have heard yet. Talk about a dream ticket!
I love this reasoning because I am tired of hearing about potential VP's that will help get Obama through November. We don't just need to win an election - we need someone who can help Obama resolve a number of problems this country faces. This is a democratic year and we need a VP that will be best equipped to step into action once 2009 rolls around. Gore all the way.
Hey, all you folks who keep on yammering about experience being the thing so desperately needed in a candidate for President – you know, about Hillary being so "experienced" and McCain being so "experienced" – remember, two of the most "experienced" people in Washington on 9/11 were Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. And how did that work out, exactly? Was George Washington "experienced"? Abraham Lincoln? Have you ever been "Experienced"? I have... (A little cultural reference just for giggles...)
Ya know, I don't often agree with Carville but I think that Gore should be on that list, what a way to make a point
Environmental issues including finite natural resources, are the most fundamentally important challenges we face, so I agree that Al Gore should have a very prominent role in the next administration. Whether that should be VP or a cabinet position is my only question.
Would I love to see it? Absolutely! Will it happen? Probably not.
Gore/Clinton 08 then I would be a Democrat again.
Bill Richardson is a good choice. Al Gore is another good one.
No VP to the Clintons.
Hilliary has proven that she is a backstabbing knife fighter who does not know when to quit and will take her fighter underground!
Obama would be real dumb to name the untrustworhty Clinton. Obama does not need to have 3-Cheney-like VPs in his administration. The Clintons will drive out voters to vote against them!
Never, never, never vote for another Clinton!
Buttttttttttttttttttttttt does he want it. I am so sick of folks volunteering folks for the position. I thought Obama and team had to do the choosing.
That is like me trying to hire for homeland security. Just not going to happen.
I personally think James Carville is absolute slime, but that aside, I agree that Gore would be a fantastic choice. I think that Obama will most certainly tap into Al for some type of high level position within his cabinet.
No way, no how would this be a good thing. The enormous harm he has done to REAL science is bad enough, he doesn't need any more federal power to enforce his horrific ideas of how the rest of us should live our lives. He completely fails to live up to his own example – just look at his energy waste (carbon credits are a scam) and coastal real estate in SF.
His house is built on sand . . . it's just a matter of time until it washes away. Not the scenario you want your VP to be in.
Hey, Obama could do worse but I don't think Al Gore would want the job..perhaps a cabinet post or something to do with energy as it would keep his platform going, but he would lose his focus as a VP. Also, it's been there, done that....I was hoping that he would run for president and win a second election!!!! That being said, I like Jim Webb as Obama is going to need a strong military guy who's a little closer to the action than Al Gore, but I would like Al Gore to be involved in the administration....!
I like Gore, but I don't think he is interested in becoming a VP again. I hope he consideres becoming an Energy czar though.
Carville, please think twice before you open your mouth:-)
It would be the TRUE dream ticket! OBAMA/ GORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Certainly a better choice than Bill Richardson, who shows no loyalty to the
New Mexican voters or to the Clintons. The superdelegate vote should have been cast for Clinton. She did after all win New Mexico.
I am so tired of Blitzer. He still thinks that the comments of tired old hacks from the 90s like Carville still matter and are still worthy of being deemed by him to be politically relevant.
We don't just need to change politicians: we need an overhaul of the tired old anchors.
What part of change do you not understand? Fresh faces-fresh ideas, that's what I'm voting for!
Although I don't think he'd accept it what an awesome ticket would that be. If I was Obama I'd find someway of getting him on the ticket.
OMG ... I almost agree with Carvelle.
I'd like to see Former Tennessee Senator, Vice President and Nobel prize winner, Albert Gore, Jr. as
Secretary of Energy –
Clean Energy Policy will be a hallmark of future America. Clean coal (liquification / Gasification) technologies, bio-fuels, wind and nuclear will have profound impacts on American competitiveness in the energy business … the export of clean fuels, affordable fuels will help Joe 6-Pack and our industrial base.
Gore would also begin the long, overdue need to keep our planet in balance ecologically and reverse the decline evidenced by extreme wheather patterns.
Moreover, beyond the environmental and economic aspects, energy independence has a direct relationship on our vulnerability to Mideast turmoil and our troops having to serve there. Given the connections to other parts of National Policy, this Secretary of Engergy role could draw on many of the Vice Presideng's significant strengths
Al Gore as VP? That doesn't sound bad. It would add some needed experience to the ticket alllowing some of us to sleep better at night.
of course he would
Al Gore is a very smart and intelligent person. I agree with James Carville – Al Gore would make a great VP again. But my question is, can he hold that position more than once? Would Al Gore, if asked,
give the Democratic ticket enough strength? What about his knowledge on foreign affairs – we know he is up on Global Warming.
I guess it is a "wait and see" situation as to who Obama selects as his VP.
LOVE GORE!!
Love Al Gore– but this is a terrible, terrible idea.
Carville, for all his strategic brilliance, should know that choosing Gore would be a one-way ticket to defeat in November.
First of all, once a person runs and loses an election for the presidency, they are forever branded with permenant loser status which takes extraordinary circumstances (i.e. Nixon in the wake of JFK/Johnson) to reverse.
Secondly, Gore doesn't help Obama electorally. Anybody inclined to vote for Obama/Gore would already be inclined to vote for Obama/Anybody. Obama's VP needs to pick him up some of the "hard working white americans" that may feel estranged from his exotic progressive ways. Jim Webb is ideal– though Wes Clark gives him military heft, and Chuck Hagel brings bipartisenship.
Gore, as wonderful as he is– would cement Obama as a "latte-drinker" (isn't it amazing the euphemisms we use these days?)
Al Gore should definitely have a place in the Obama administration, and "environment czar", silly as that name sounds, could be a great post. He doens't need to be VP to do it.
Beyond that, as important as the environment is, it doesn't get people motivated to vote. This election will be about the economy and the war. Obama needs to get elected first, and then he can sick Gore on polluters.
Methinks Carville is trying to give Hillary another shot in '2012. Pretty despicable if you ask me.
Obama is in the general election now. Obama will win without Clinton on his ticket.
The Clintons may be SOME of the Dems favorite choice, but, definitely the MOST UNFAVORABLE, MOST POLARING political figures the general population LOVE TO HATE!
The Clintons will drive out voters to vote against the name of the Clinton!
Never, never, never vote for another Clinton!
Oh my god. Carville is not only the ugliest guy on Television but the stupidist too.
this is nonesense,,,,,,james carville,,,,,,, i think that guy is talking out of his head, he should just keep is mouth close.
I think Charlotte or Belle is now Karen, FL = Operation Chaos for the Republicans. NOT THIS TIME.
Al Gore ought to be our next president. I would like Obama to be his "very active" VP. You asked, and this is my opinion.
this is nonesense,,,,,,james carville,,,,,,, i think that guy is talking out of his head, he should just keep is mouth close.and please cnn report important news.
All I gotta say is... What a Judas!
It's an interesting idea but not realistic. His mission in life is the environment and he could be appointed to the top of whatever parts of the government handle those issues. He would be answerable only to the president and I think he would much rather have that kind of role.
Still, I believe Obama would get along better with Gore than Clinton. Just a feeling.
Carville -I used to think you were ok but that was before you showed your colors on Hillary then nasty attack on Richardson (he should be able to make up his mind without you baby) so what you say pour it down the drain you are nothing to write home about ........................................
Gore should be President, but we will have to take McCain. Hillary supporter.
I got to know. Does someone actually pay Carville to be an idiot?
Meh. I'd prefer Webb, a veteran who sponsored legislation to give better access to college education to returning soldiers. Unlike McCain, who voted against it (citing retention rates, as he would rather have young people come home to their parents in boxes instead of caps and gowns), Webb is a true hero and would make an excellent running mate for Obama.
I don't think he wants to do the veep thing again. However, I could see him better as a Secty of State or someone definitely in the Cabinet.
NO CLINTON NO OBAMA...
If she is not VP – I will stay home
I support Al Gore 110% as Obama's VP.
Obama, if you read this, please consider Al Gore!
WOW, now that would be a "dream ticket."
I think it would be the safest bet in the world that Al Gore would not be interested in being VP again.
The man should be President and maybe Obama his VP. Come on CNN don't disrespect, " The man that use to be the next President of the United States of America".
Randy H, from Toronto.
Does CNN have any decent contributors? Bennet and Carville, anyone with sound judgement to balance out those two?
Advisors like Carville are the reason(s) that Hillary lost after a 30 point lead over Barack. Stop giving potty-mouth Carville credibility by bringing him on CNN.
Great idea. I wonder if he'd go for it though.
Hahaha.
hahaha
Oh no, now Obama supporters are shouting that I am racist because I have given my reasons for deciding to write Hillary in.
hahaha.
SORRY, THAT LABEL IS NOT GONNA STICK ON ME!!!! YOU SEE, THIS IS BERKELEY; MY CLOSE FRIENDS ARE ACTUALLY FROM ALL OF THE RACES AND ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. I gotta print these comments and show them to my friends and see what they think.
Poor Hillary. She was purposedly labeled "racist" by SOME ACTUAL RACIST ONES.
Barack needs a fresh face, not a retread. Personally, I think he should pick someone who has a low profile who won't overshadow him. He doesn't have much experience, so anyone with experience will make him look weak.
That would be the dream ticket!!!! absolute dream ticket!!!
I think Al Gore would be a great VP as well. Carville is correct in summarizing that our energy needs and dependence on (mostly foreign) oil is both the greatest economic issue and national security issue. And, of course, it's the greatest environmental issue facing the world; the steps taken by the world's leading countries over the next 20 years will have a deep impact on the environment into the 22nd century. I'd much rather see America leading the correct side on this issue, rather than stalling and resisting, and refusing to acknowledge that an issue even exists; our policy for the past 8 years.
True, Gore has "been there and done that." But if that's the reason why he shouldn't be the VP, then that's just selfishness on his part. If the country - or the world - needs him in this capacity, should he refuse simply because of his ego?
Do you do this to simply provoke a reaction out of us? This is rediculous and absurd. Gore has been above American politics since he conceded the presidency to Bush. He's like Caesar.
OBAMA/GORE 08'
DONT LISTEN TO THESE REPUBLICANS acting as hillary supports they are trying to divide and conqur open ur eyes ppl
Why doesn't Obama chose Madeline Albright as his VP?
She was Secretary of State for years so she has foreign policy experience.
She is well known.
And, she is a woman.
Gore would be a great choice. He actually have experience and more trustworthy unlike Hillary Clinton.
It would be a parent child relationship.
I'm not sure that Gore would be interested in serving with a guy that hasn't even finished one term in the U.S. Senate.
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
we need al gore like we need more taxes this is outer limits we know you in power have run out of new ideas for new taxes but can you somehow come up with a new tax yes call it carbon credits or a tax by any other name it is sill a tax and will cost us the suckers who vote for this scam we need al gore like we need the black death again thanks for your misinfo mike h.
Does Carville have ANY new ideas? Does he get some sort of kick-back every time a Clinton era figure gets back in to office?
Carville still has " HILLARYITES". He only wants to give Gore a chance to turn Obama down so that Obama can look bad. I guess he is still hoping that Obama will have no choice but to pick Hillary as VP. Come on Carville, give it up and join the winning team !!!!!
GO OBAMA ! You will make the right choice for your VP. We are behind you 100% .
Al Gore is better than that, I would be sad to see him align himself with the Obama campaign. I hear Obana likes to chat with Jennifer Lopez and Obama is so busy that he misses 42% of the votes in the senate, but not to busy that he can't chat up Hollywood starlets. God help us, maybe Gore would be the best choice, he can save us from this man.
When asked if McCain would be interested in having Dick Cheney on his cabinet, he replied “I don’t know if I would want him as vice president. He and I have the same strengths. But to serve in other capacities? Hell, yeah.”
Senator Obama has a lot of great choices, and I guess one could agree with James to say that Vice President Gore is a good choice. But absolutely not for the reasons James claims.
Vice President Gore's energy and environmental policies are too focused on demand-side economics. He believes that if you raise the cost enough, people will change their behaviors. Higher energy costs are the problem not the solution.
We've got to got serious about alternatives (and that is not limited to renewables). We need to serious start to look at plug-in hybrids and advanced clean coal as a means of meeting growing electricity demand. Coal is here and it is affordable. If we invest in the technology, it will continue to be a cleaner energy option.
Wow...I am the 1st one? Where are the Obama shills.
Yeah Obama and Gore 08!!!!
Not a bad isea at all. He is a great man, unlike McBush whose favorite hobby is keeping women down, and lets see how many soldiers I can murder this week!
Carville worked on Bill Clinton and Al Gore's campaign and also supported Hillary Clinton. Now he wants Gore in Obama's V.P. spot which is not a bad choice. However, as much as I like Carville it's time for him to butt out because he now is sounding desperate.
Why are people discussing this like it's up to them to decide?
Whoever Obama picks will still be better than 100 years in Iraq, and possibly Iran, and it's "not important when they come back"
, Nope, if he picks anyone but HIllary, he will lose millions of votes.
gore will be good vp
James Carville knows very well that he is talking crazy
I believe this is right on track and should be the focus for the next 4 years and the next 4 years after that. lets get back the economy and the way of thinking we had before we lost it in 2000. The economy was going up and the enviromental issues were starting to be addressed, lets get it back.
20bucks – he said no~
Is it April 1st?
C'mon, the guy is a laughinstock since his 'documentary"
Any comedian would have field day with him as VP
Judas!!!!!
I'm willing to be A LOT that Al Gore wouldn't be caught dead as Obama's VP. Obama – as I've said before – the guy with the thugs in $2,000 suits. Jim Johnson – everybody in DC knows all about him. Now the rest of America does too.
McCain is right. Obama doesn't give up his sleazy cronies unless he's caught red handed. Then he can't run away fast enough. Rev Wright, Rezko, Johnson – when will it stop? Answer: It won't stop. He' all yours, America.
not worth a comment. next . . .
YES! YES! YES! I have been saying this forever, it would solve all problems( for the dem party) and would be great for our country. Obama/Gore '08 What a team they would be!
He wants Obama to lose, right?
Hey, Carville likes to drop bombs and shake things up. That's all fine and good in his capacity as pundit but the dude's crazy. I have few complaints about Al but been there, done that. First, I don't think he would be interested and second, both Gore and Carville represent the past. We need to learn from the successes and mistakes of the past; not relive them. Unite and go forward not simply as a party of like-minded individuals but as a nation.
Having Al Gore as your running mate is like contracting a serious venereal disease.
Gore would make a great anything, but I really think he'd be able to achieve more of his goals as Secretary of Energy. I may be wrong, but the last couple of years I've been under the impression that he's more interested in getting things done/making a difference than he is in playing politics.
Still, it would be fantastic if he was Obama's veep, then ran in 2016. Unlikely, but a girl can dream!
General Wesley Clark would make an excellent running mate for Sen. Obama for these reasons:
1. supported Clinton, will help bring her voters (18 million strong)
2. military man
a. counters Sen. McCain's defense credentials
b. will attract white male voters as well as military voters
c. energetic, exudes competence and confidence
d. commanded an army successfully, executive experience
3. moderate Democrat balancing Sen. Obama's liberalism
Looks good to me!
I don't think so.........Why he have to be VP for Obama? Gore have more Experience than Obama so why he have work under BHO. Obama even not qualify for President or Vice President at all and I don't think that he going to win in general election if he throw Hillary under the bus. The most qualify for Obama VP is Rev. Wright, Tony Rezko and William Ayers
I think.
Why be Veep when you have a Nobel Prize, your documentary won an Oscar, and you get to hang out with rock stars?
Gore's got better things to do than be VP.
I dont think Al Gore wants to jump on a sinking boat. He will be good
if he is the No. 1 on the ticket, then the boat can be saved.
Yes....For once I agree with Carville.....But Gore isn't interested.....he has bigger fish to fry........
Secretary of Energy ! Yes ....
YES!
since the other article is close
i pots here
that is a big lie that obama is picking HILLARY supporters
that would never, never happen
they getting organize
and what he would be getting from HILLARY supporters is CONTEMPT
Carville is dumber than W is, sad to say.
Al Gore has all it takes to be an American president.And, I do think he should be tired of playing second fiddle, when he can be the commander in chief.
Gore should be the president. He was the only person in the Democratic Party that has a clue as to what this country needs. As VP he would be a plus for the Dems in the national election.
The only problem would be his decision to stay out.
Talk about a dream ticket! The man who was elected president and the man who will be the next president, two individuals who are really thinkers! History points to Gore being the most active, participant vp up until the last presidential election.
What could be accomplished with two, great minds? Rejoice America, it doesn't get any better than this, but of course, Gore will not accept this honor as in 2000, his presidency was stolen by a confluence of conservative circumstances that made all of America LOSERS!
mr james carville , finally has made some kind of sense, only if mr al gore would take the position if he were asked, or as you say maybe he can hear the dogs barking.
As a statistical supporter (older woman) of Hillary, will vote for Obama ONLY if Al Gore is on board as his Vice President candidate. Otherwise, McCain.
I do not think he would take the position. He has said flatly many times he would not like to be in government again as he feels he has accomplished so much more out of office.
How About Obama/Colin Powell? Takes care of the military and foreign policy experience issue in one fell swoop
Obama is already considering a somewhat conservative Harvard educated financial guru so he'll probably use that strategy for his VP pick. Not a bad idea as that will secure the independents and other slightly left leaning centrist Americans who are fed up with an out-of-control White House.
Gore is a dinosaur.....a fossil.....a relic.....a has-been. He's history.
Go McCain – 2008!
Where is Collin Powel?
Not so fast. We are turning the page here. 40 years down the line, Gore and Washington insiders have made sure America is not energy independent. As a former VP, he's part of the problem. This is our moment. We must bite the bullet/
give him a VERY important and powerful position, we NEED al gore.
KICK OUT THE CRIMINAL GOP--let's take back america, democrats. it's time to be PROUD of america and its leadership again-that is IMPOSSIBLE with mcsame!
But Carville is an idiot and should have probably stopped talking awhile ago.
Just shutup Carville...you hack....judas...go suck up to the clintons...I didn't realize it was 1992...who listens to you anyways...
Obama/Gore 2008!
I think it's a fantastic idea
NO. I would not like to see Al Gore as VP. And the author is incorrect – the biggest problem currently faced by the US, both economic and security , is our unsecured borders and unchecked illegal immigration.
Never, no, absolutely not unless Carville's goal is to turn the election over to the Republicans.
Obama forever. He wil one of the best presidents ever seen or heard in the history of US. Mark me on it. Obama 08. Hillary for VP will be a great idea. Peace
I wanted Gore in '04 and in '08. He didn't run and I honestly was disappointed in his decision because I felt it was selfish of him to not be willing to go through the personal sacrafice of running.
The selfless thing to do would be to dedicate himself to serving the country and helping solve the problems he preaches about so much now.
In other words, I respectfully say to Mr. Gore that this is bigger than him or any sacrafice he would have to make to try and serve again. Choose what you can do for your country and forget about the heartbreak of the stolen election of 2000.
Please serve again and help our country and the entire world.
WHY DON'T CARVILLE SHUT UP AND SUCK A EGG!
Why not bring both Gore and Hillary?
I haven't agreed with Carville on anything this year ,but I agree this idea of Gore being Obama's VP would be the ticket ! The VP can be a very influential and powerful position if the President wants it to be. If Obama were to place Gore in charge of U.S. energy/climate policy, that could be dramatic and have worldwide implications. Obama does not need a foreign policy or military person as VP. He'll have plenty of good advisors in those areas .
Gore is great and all but probably not the best choice for VP. I really think Obama needs a military type person – perhaps Wesley Clark to counter the one and only topic that McCain has any knowledge on.
Al Gore doesn't need to be VP again and why should he be?
McBush is done!! the country needs a new vision, a new light, and Barack Obama is the light that the Americans desperately need!! if I were an American I would vote for Obama hands down!! even if i did not know a thing about the race, just listen to his speeches!! Absolutely incredible!!
Obama/Richardson ticket
Gore would make a great president. How difference our world would be if Gore had been sworn in as president back in 2001. The world will pay for that mistake for centuries to come. I wish that Obama would see that he needs to be VP to Gore. Gore has what it takes to make this nation strong again.
Leave the dude alone, for cry out loud. He's got a life now.
Hey, Nader: Do you STILL think it wouldn't have made a difference if Gore had been elected instead of Bush?
If you do, then you definitely need to remove your head from where you've got it stuck....
Clinton or Gore or Oprah won't help obama win
Al Gore would make a good veep but he is a has been. Obama needs a new fresh and knowledgeable running mate ready to embrace the change that matches the peppy and smart new fresh face senator and that Mr. Obama of course.
i think Al Gore sgould be the VP his a really smart person. Obama 08!!
I'd love to see a Clinton/Gore ticket again!
With another scandal under his belt, Obama isn't looking so great. I'll be wriitng in Hillary!
He's a serious man, and he has an outreach to constituencies Obama hasn't yet reached, with foreign policy expertise and REAL experience in office. If, as VP, he were given actual, tangible power to affect US policy on energy and global warming, it wouldn't be a matter of doing the same job again, but of having a new and unique opportunity to make a serious difference to the world, and even the survival of the planet.
Bad idea as VP...Gore could not even win his own state of Tennessee. Gore can have a strong Cabinet position in the department of energy as an "Energy Czar".
I keep getting confused on the rationale for the VP positions. Candidates agendas can be spear headed by people who will eventually be in an Obama cabinet or government. The VP pick should clearly be focussed on enabling a winning strategy for Obama in how many states he can swing into the democratic column and who has a broad appeal across the board to swing core democratic voters and the reagan democrats. Looks liek Obama does well amongst independants himself.
Again for Military and foreign policy credentials, Obama can pick a strong defense secretary and secretary of state, not to mention the NSA director. So, the focus for VP should be to get as many states into the democratic column.
Clinton is smart too she should be on the ballet with Al Gore. We need this people to help our economy and secure our future. Obama 08!
What is the purpose of this?
I'm 58 years old- and I would make a great mother- again.
Gore is a good man and lets wish him the best.
As much as I'd love to see Gore as Veep, I think he would not be most effective in that role for two reasons: (1) Gore being VP will not help Obama win take the White House; Obama needs to buff his foreign policy creds, his environmental creditials are fine so he doesn't need Gore. Also, Gore didn't carry FL, TN or OH, so he's not going to help Obama do what he couldn't. (2) Gore will be more effective not as VP, but as Secretary of Energy or something like that so that he can set the environmental policy.
Just pundits game who have nothing more to think about since the ending of the primaries
Take Mccain out of the race Obama and bring the country back on its feet. Noooooooooooooooooooooooo Mcshame we dont want Bush to stay in office foure more years!!!!! Obama 08
I agree. Obama/Gore '08
Actually, I would like to see Al Gore nominated as president with Barack Obama as Vice President. That would give us a seasoned man at the helm who is concerned about the environment and a bright young man gaining experience by getting "on the job" training for 4 years. Sen. Clinton would make a fine member of the triumvirate as Secretary of State.
I SEE AN IMPORTANT PERSON IN MR. GORE, INTELLIGENT, A TRUCK OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS KNOWLEDGE, ETC. ETC. BUT,
AT THIS TIME, AND TO GO BACK AS VP, I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT
HE WOULD ACCEPT UNDER ANY CONDITION, BUT ONLY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING THERE AND JUST BE IN STAND BY,
MAY BE, FOR 2012. OBAMA MIGHT NOT WANT A BOSS AT HIS
SIDE. I HOPE HE CAN GET THE BEST AMONG THE TWENTY OR SO.
GOOD LUCK .-
Jose Alcantara, NYC NY
Please do push to have Al run again, Mr. Carville.
A holdover from the machine Obama just defeated smacks of change we can all believe in.
You Democrats are just pathetic.
Maybe McCain will pick as his running matey, Vaclav Klaus. Won't that be an interesting debate, Jimmy boy?
There'll be nowhere for Fatboy Al to run to in hopes of ducking another debate.
Now that the Clintons fade into oblivion, I am hopeful that his band of thugs, Carville, Begala, McCauliffe and other blowhards will exit the media as well. The politics of division are over and so should the politics of Clinton pack of noisemakers.
no it should be mccain.
unity ticket.
or kerry or bill clinton.
Good Lord, the Inventor of the Internet is back! There's no way...
here's the beginning of the clinton conspiracy
It is highly unlikely that Gore would take it and I think almost insulting to be offered to him.
That's totally absurd. Maybe Gore as Prez and Obama returns to the senate. How dare anybosy suggest that Gore should serve under Obama. Gore was robbed in 2000, and he should be the nominee before Obama.
There's a better chance of George Bush kissing James Carville on the lips.
I would like for Obama to consider Colin Powell for his VP; otherwise Hillary is the more likely choice.
James Carville tries to become relevant. Yet, he has to realize that he belongs to a different era of political behavior. At this point, he should get a real job.
Why not Jimmy Carter? The two are identical.
Gore is great.... but i think his goal isnt going back to the white house
WE are ready for Nov.
Obama'08
Al Gore is a charlatan. I am a geologist, and believe me, the man knows nothing of global warming. He plays to the publics fears.
Obama's VP can be anything – economy guru or foreign relations expert , etc. But what does Obama bring to the table – Community Relations?
No- President!
Carville is right!
good idea...unless your name is Al Gore.
yes yes yes yes yes.........i've been saying that )about al gore running) for-e-v-e-r!!! he's a great man, and really need to be encouraged to get out there again. "we need you al".
I have often admire James Carville but this time I think he missed the boat. If this country is asking for change why would we recycle a former VP and unsuccessful presidential candidate. VP Gore has a role to play and hopefully it will involve work on the environment his forte, but it is time to move on.
I would be all for it, but I doubt Mr. Gore would accept.
I don't see that happening. However, I feel that he should be a key advise in Obama Cabinet...In orther words...His International CZAR. Create a new role that has barganing power and prestigue, which answers to OBAMA only
I think Obama should do some serious thinking and ask Al Gore for
the V,P, spot Al Gore is a very knowledgable person when it comes to politics. I would fell a lot better having him as V.P. than getting the Clinton clan back into the picture. If Clinton gets the V.P. spot Obamas back will have to be watched 24-7 because someone will try do him in so the V.P. gets to run the country
Here's a thought all the good politically correct people couldn't dare utter: Gore for president and Obama for Vice-president. Oh dear, is this individual saying that Gore is MORE qualified? Er, yes, I am. Any other questions?
If Gore would accept the offer I think it would be an absolutely brilliant move. He is not just simply a nobel prize winner and a cutting edge environmental activist, but also brings so much experience to the table. I usually cannot stand Carville, but I have to agree with him on this one. There are only positives with a Obama/Gore ticket. And I am certain it would unite the party. I just hope Gore is willing to do it and not insulted by the need for him on the ticket.
Obama/Gore08!
putting AlGore on no.2 spot will carry Mr. Barack Hussein Obama to Oval office.
Oh my God, two left extremists heading the largest economy in the world. Should be a fun ride ...
I think a Gore VP would result in a sure-fire victory in November – A lot of Americans know that he was the rightful winner in 2000, and a lot of people think "if only that had happened instead of the last 8 years..."
Plus he's incredibly popular within the Democratic Party, and he's won an Oscar, a Nobel Peace Prize and he's slowly saving the planet.
And with Obama being a newbie, Gore's experience would put people at ease.
Unfortunately, I don't think Gore would accept being VP again because it would be seen as back-tracking, which is a shame, he could accomplish more for his cause in that position – I mean, it is the second most powerful position in politics.
Most telling is that Gore wasn't on Obama's shortlist so he isn't being formally considered.
What? VP for Obama?
No way, does he really want to be a two time loser?
If obama loses he needs to go down by himself so he doesnt make the party look bad. If a senior member of the party goes down with him then it would be really bad considering all the good things we had working for us this election.
Gore should be the Sec of Energy.
Why would someone a thousand times more qualified to Govern our Nation take orders from someone with no experience what so ever?
We love Gore but he is not stupid... His message is being heard.
Obama needs him, he does not need Obama...
I think Obama should pick Sam Nunn! Steal Georgia and a handful of other southern states away from McCain and there'll be nothing he can do.
Gore would be great but I doubt he would do it. But it would be cool if he did!
Hillary Supporters: I am a hillary supporter and just wanted to say one critical thing. From the beggining I have donated countlessly to Hillary's campaign, financially and actively on the lines so when these so called hillary clinton supporters start whining and complaining about her loss, I wonder if they ever gave a dime or supported her in any substantial way. I'm on a fixed income and have been criticized countlessly from family and friends. But you know what, now I'm going to support Obama because he and hillary share the same views.
In conclusion, to all supporters, no matter whom you support put your money and your support where your mouth is and stop complaining. Hillary lost fair and square. I be darn if my nephew has to spend another tour in iraq again under McCain Admin.
DEMS 08
Yeah, sure, and the slogan would be "Vote for Blood and Gore."
its these moments in history where how we react to growing threats to our existences will determine what those after us willhave toface ..We need to be openminded to change as things require change never hesitate to live inconvenience so that others may have a chance to have a life of convenience gobarack08
I agree.......... he would
Ohhh HELL NO!!!!! If I didn't like him in the past, what makes you think I like him now??? HELL NO!!!!!
Didn't FDR win 4 terms.
Yeah!! Good luck with that.
If Al Gore accepted the VP position, I would vote for Obama in a heart beat. Otherwise, I am not too sure who I will vote for President.
I dont think Gore would want to do the V.P. job again. He really seems happy doing what he is doing. Besides, he can do more for Obama's campaign doing what he is doing than becoming a V.P. nominee. I could be wrong. I have been reading about all the possibles for the dem. v.p. and I feel very strongly towards Sen. Joe Biden. He has the experience and the knowledge to take on the GOP/John McCain and a President Obama could feel comfortable turning to him for that last minute decision. But it 's up to President Obama.
I think some individuals can do more for this country outside the political area – - Gore and Carter have both been better as "private citizens".
Obama/Clinton
James you sly dog, are you trying to bait the Obama campaign into picking someone who has not only lost already but may actually be a bit farther left than even Obama, thereby making sure that Obama loses? If so, as a Hillary dem voting for McCain, I congratulate your thought process!! By all means, Mr. Obama, go with Gore – you can't lose!! (grin)
Actually Gore would have been a great presidential nominee. Now I have to pick between my political hero who for the past two years has been destroying my confidence in his maverick status or a tax and spend liberal who scares me at least once a week with his 50+ billion dollar plans to save the american people (you know mortgage bailout, universal health care, and unemployment/stimulus package).
I mean universal health care is an important goal for the US to strive for but if Obama keeps his campaign promises then I hope we are all prepared for the dollar to be worth about the same as the peso.
Obama doesn't want Al Gore for VP, and Al Gore doesn't want the office either. Obama surely doesn't want Hillary and I have no idea what she wants. What he needs is for both of these good democrats to help him every way possible to get rid of the republican dominance of the white house. As for Carville, when did anybody pay any attention to this man?
James....take a vacation.
Jose – actually the 20 or so is down to 18 or so as people keep refusing to be on the ticket. You know who the "winner" is going to be?? The dumbfounded idiot who doesn't realize that the other 17 or so stepped BACK when Obama asked for someone to step forward and volunteer to be his v.p. ROFLMAO
ha ha
Mr. Gore – Please be vice president! We miss you!
Al Gore should be the president.
I'm a current college student... and like the large majority of people my age, support Barack Obama. Putting Al Gore on the Obama ticket would cause a lot of voters in my demographic to rethink their votes. Al Gore is old politics, what Obama has been preaching against. The carbon footprint for "Mr. Truth's" large mansion is 20X the average American's household and it even increased after the production of his movie (he was finally home using all his toys). It's hard to imagine an Obama/Clinton ticket with the rift that has been made during their recent campaigns...and as much as I dislike Hillary...the ticket would create the America we all want.
I know a president can't run for more than two terms.
What about a vice president...any restrictions?
Al Gore would not accept the VP spot again after serving eight years as VP for the ststus quo: the Clintons. Al does not symbolise change, which Obama wants to bring to Washington. But I do respect Al, though.
That not change. Gore is old polities, If that the case gave it to Hillary
Mccain 08
Gore would be a better choice than Clinton, but Clinton would be a better choice than the others they have floated so far. If not Gore, we should forget about Clinton's behavior and put her to work as the VP or some other cabinet post. She would have to be "nice."
I think Gore would be a great addition to the Obama ticket; clearly the best possible choice. It may be enticing to him if he gets to be the energy czar – what a great idea.
I hope Obama will choose the vp of his own choice. I like Hillary but I don't want to force him to choose her.
LOOK MA I CAN SHOUT ON THE INTERNET TOO.
Gore has repeatedly said he beleives he can do more good out of Washington and I doubt he would want to be the vice president. I agree with him wholeheartedly and think that this is an irrelevant issue.
Someone needs to tell Carville the 90's are over. Time to move on, Jim.
What about your 'girl'? I dont think Al Gore is a fit at this time. My first Choice Hillary, second Jim Webb!
That's about as stupid an idea as I've heard so far. But coming from Carville, it doesn't surprise me. The guy should've stayed in the shade a little longer so his noodle wouldn't have baked too long!
I don't think it would help even if he would consider it. Polls today show Obama leading McBush overall and if you look at the inner numbers that break the poll up into key demographics, Obama leads with amazing numbers, including latinos, women, independents and blue collar workers.
Obama should look at someone like Joe Biden for VP. The guy is clearly informed and on the right side about the important stuff, from Iraq to the economy to healthcare to education, energy dependence and climate change. He's steady and has experience. He's older, without being decrepit and cranky.
Obama/Biden '08
Carville is in fantasy land if he thinks Gore as VP is a realistic possibility, but it would be an instant win. There's no one McCain could pick who would stand up to an Obama/Gore.
Easy on the capslock there chief.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!
I don't think it would help even if he would consider it. Polls today show Obama leading McBush overall and if you look at the inner numbers that break the poll up into key demographics, Obama leads with amazing numbers, including latinos, women, independents and blue collar workers.
Obama should look at someone like Joe Biden for VP. The guy is clearly informed and on the right side about the important stuff, from Iraq to the economy to healthcare to education, energy dependence and climate change. He's steady and has experience. He's older, without being decrepit and cranky.
DC in California
Wesley Clark for Vice President
It's amazing that when Carville speaks, neither Hillary or Bill's mouth even moves.
Obama and Gore, the perfect ticket. Al Gore could concentrate on what he loves most and Obama can serve as executive. If Al Gore would do it it would never be for self serving reasons but only because he might believe he could make the difference that would win over someone as likable but old fashioned as McCain. I love McCain in the Senate, and hope Hillary stays there too. If the two of them could bring about some change on both sides of the isle a lot of things could be turned around.
Now This is a winning ticket! Mr. Gore is the Man! Come on Mr. Gore Pretty Please! Do it for the Party, we love ya!
Obama / Gore 08
al gore is fine, just not his son...
You 58 old white ladies for Obama- rest a while.
We know you are really just one African American – probably male- paid to post by Obama.
At least you are not hateful- I will give you that much.
HE'S THE NOMINEE- take a breather.
Kornville just want hillary to win in 2012
Didn't Al already said no?
Why would he want to be VP twice?
Will people let Obama select his VP!
I wonder if Barack and Michelle will do "the bump" with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip?
That's an insult
Too bad Al Gore is not running for president or this whole primary election would have been done and over with forever ago. The question is would Obama be willing to be VP and put Al Gore on top of the ticket? Talk about a landslide in November!
Gore should be the presidential candidate. He'd win!.
The Dems have ben fools this year.. Gore is their compromise candidate
Why should we care what Carville has to say?
The primary campaign revealed his true colors as a vicious partisan weasel.
Please, CNN, keep his ilk off the air.
Why is Carville even mentioning "Gore of VP" when Gore himself said he is not interested in being vice president? On June 04, 2008 Gore's spokeswoman Kalee Kreider said "Vice President Gore has long since ruled out any possibility of serving in any administration”. I think Carville is just trying to back Obama into a corner and make Obama look like a person that is running against Democratic elite. Carville is still doing all he can to ruin Obama's chances in November. Carville's money is not needed for Obama's campaign but rather Carville's comments will be judged more by Obama's supporters.
That would be a big mistake to make Gore Obama's V.P.
They are not the right match.
Obama/Numm 2008!
or
Obama/Richardson 2008!
I agree with James Carville – Al Gore would be great on the Democratic ticket for the General Election. But would he want the job of Vice President again? He has a lot of knowledge about this Country and knows how to get things done.
All we need is a bearded Al Gore to be in the Obama administration and we'll be set. I think the mindset of change that Mr. Obama is trying to create would be conducive for Mr. Gore to amplify his efforts to fight climate change. Perhaps not the Vice President position, but certainly a Cabinet position would work. There would be lots of promise if a move like that was made.
Gore would not be my choice but I have confidence in believing that Obama will make the right choice.
we pray he be the one
What is it with CNN.com??? I post and they do not put it on. I think it is because they are so PRO-OBAMA that they don't give voice to anyone else!
I do not think Gore should inject himself into this race. I will not vote for him, even though I like him. I will not vote for Obama unless Hillary Clinton is on the ticket! A LOT of others feel that same as I do.
James Carville needs a heaping serving of STFU!
Nope
Been then and done that. Barack will find the perfect person on his own!
oooh pulease, al gore? why would the man want to get involved with a loser like obama. get a grip carville, why would you want gore or clinton involved in that train wreck?
That'll be a nice ticket. That'll pretty much wipe away any experience flaw Mccain will try and throw at Obama. Gore is a proven leader. Just makes you wonder does he wanna be the number 2 again.
Al Gore was robbed of the Presidency in 2000. Just look what happened when the "Committee" overrode the voice of the people – we got Bush. The same sort of no good will occur if Obama were to become Pres., as Obama was not the peoples choice; Hillary Clinton was the peoples choice and we have not forgotten that the Democratic party railroaded her. Not to mention the DNC will now be Obama's to controll! Outrageous and frightening; is this America or is this Nazi Germany. Truly democracy has died in America. I would rather 4 more with McCain, at least he truly won his parties nomination. Why would Gore be the number two for a candidate that the DNC thwarted the voice of America for? I can't see Al Gore in this spot. Obama must be getting nerveous....
I trust Senator Obama to make the right selection. His judgment has been excellent. Keep up the good work, Senator.
oh please carville, who are you to say anything, you lost, so let change take place..
he is a bozzoo
he can prpose whoever he wants when his queen and king get back on the campaign trail again which they will do for the princess chelsea..
ohh please, enough with the billarys
I thought Carville was going to retire back in the South. What happenned? This inquiring mind wants to know, because it's time.
That's actually not a bad idea...
If Mr. Gore can put his country above himself, he'd accept the position of VP if offered by Mr. Obama. I see it as a distinct poossibility, and, an awesome team.
(By the way, I sure wish more people would remember a speech a U.S. president gave on April 18, 1977. He was laughed out of office. I am glad to see him vindicated while he's still alive. Look it up, people.)
Nick
GORE SURELY WOULD INSURE OBAMA'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION...IF...THAT IS A BIG IF, HE ACCEPTS. BEEN THERE DONE THAT IS WHERE HE'D BE. BUT OF COURSE THAT WILL ALSO PUT HIM IN LINE FOR THE PRESIDENCY AFTER OBAMA.
Doesn't seem like a smart strategic move...
I see the selection of Al Gore and VP as a politically good one. He not only provides tremendous foreign policy experience, he is the "go to guy" on enviromental concerns all of us have formost on our minds. Obama needs a running mate who brings experience to the ticket without being overbearing. Someone who doesn't polarize an already divided party, Al Gore provides all the above, with dramatic appeal to all Americans.
MY COMMENT IS AWAITING MODERATION ? @#$%^&*(
that would be a good choice.
Moron
To be honest I feel that the Vice President pick is of little importance to me. But I would say Al Gore would be a great pick up on the Obama ticket. He is knowledgeable and experienced. Plus I feel that the economy is not as important as the environment. If we can reduce our need of foreign oil then we maybe able to make the proper economic moves to become a leader of world industries again. Once we save our planet we can save our country.
Al Gore would be good. Also it appears that party is uniting behind Obama both in new Gallup Poll (Obama lead outside of margin v. McCain) and in the just released Wall Street Journal Poll he leads by 6% or outside of the margin of error and he even leads McCain by 6% among "elusive" white women.
We might be getting a smart president after all.
Hear, hear Jose, I agree with ya.
Gore would make a great environmental czar for the U.S. if he were interested. Sigh, hopefully he will be.
Obama/Sebelius '08
Why is it that some people are looking for someone who can be Obamas' daddy as VP? I hope he picks someone fairly new to politics. Don't you people get his message? Change.
Why would he do that. if he wanted office he would of ran for president again.
Before the enraged mob of Hilary fans get here, I would just like to say, If Hilary is not on the tickets, would you still vote obama? Or would you vote for $5+ a gallon, skyrocketing prices, your husband out of a job, and your son dieing in a country thousands of miles away?
that will be awesome OBAMA-GORE 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever it takes to BEAT McSAME!!! No more Bush policies! I say we banish them to their own island!
Obama '08
Every Time CarVille Opens His Mouth The Word Clinton Comes Out! Here Is A Bit Of Info For You. . . She Lost! And She Is Not Repeat Is Not Going To Be On The Ticket!
Would love to see former Tennessee Senator, Vice President and Nobel prize winner, Albert Gore, Jr. for Secretary of Energy
Clean Energy Policy will be a hallmark of future America. Clean coal (liquification / Gasification) technologies, bio-fuels, wind and nuclear will have profound impacts on American competitiveness in the energy business … the export of clean fuels, affordable fuels will help Joe 6-Pack and our industrial base.
Gore would also begin the long, overdue need to keep our planet in balance ecologically and reverse the decline evidenced by extreme wheather patterns.
Moreover, beyond the environmental and economic aspects, energy independence has a direct relationship on our vulnerability to Mideast turmoil and our troops having to serve there.
Given all these intersections (Economic, Environmental, Energy and Long term nation security). Mr. Gore, you could play an enormous role in matters that would allow you to apply your skills & experience in a way that the world would exhault.
Litterally anyone he chooses can beat the Reublicans...
Daffy Duck would be good as the VP...
Mc Cane has only one[1] advantage over Barack...
Barack has to go out and buy a mask for halloween..
Mc Cane is Already freightening to the kids...
Woww.. he's scary..
Good idea
No way.He is a coward.He wouldnt even fight the vote in 2000.
why would he do that I fhe wanted a public office he would of tried for the pres. again
Personally, if Obama picked Gore as VP, I'd vote for that ticket.
Gore would make a great choice, but, really, Obama has a lot of good people to choose from. My initial impression is that Gore or Bayh would be best. I'm also a fan of Bill Richardson.
I hope Barack Obama choose Reverend Wright as his running mate.
McCain '08!!!!!!!
THAT, would be awsome! That would bring the Democratic party togather and the GOP will be running for their money, because they KNOW he won 2000 and they know the people remember and won't let another Bush win again (Mccain we all know is another Bush, maybe even more extreme, and for the women he's said he wants to undo row vs wade).
I think obama needs to thik this very seriously and decided between Al Gore and Hillary Clinton as VP.
FDR served three terms and had begun a fourth when he died, which actually puts him over Gore, were he to be VP three times.
No Gore!!
NoBama!!!
Period!!!
YEAHHHH
THATS IT....
I JUST FIGURED IT OUT..
mC cANE REMINDS ME OF ELMER FUDD... !!
lol.. :p
Any true democrat would like to see Gore as VP. But I must say that I don't believe he would accept, seek, or even consider it. Al Gore is a great man, but he got the shaft in his run for the presidency in 2K. Look, the Republicans and the Bush Administration pulled off a Political Coup. Not once, but twice. You can't blame him for not wanting to fiddle with this crap again. And I'll tell you this, if you think that they can't pull something like that off and get away with it, take a step back and look at all the numb-skulls who believe what the republicans tell them. It's funny how Fox News seems to be their only source of information. Wow, we sure are on the fast track...TO NOWHERE!
Carville needs to shut the heck up!
jose, don't YELL
Love to see Gore on a ticket with Obama. Gore couldn't even win his own state-how weak is that? Anything to bring Obama down is a
plus.
I and my friends are writing in for Hillary so we couldn't care less who
the woos/appeaser selects.
Hello American People!
Well, it will be very difficult for Obama to pick up a VP because all the potential candidates has more experience and capacity that Obama...
God Bless America!!!!
If my respect for Mr. Gore is well-founded, he would not care that accepting the veep is a "step down" careerwise. Quite possibly the biggest threat facing this country in the next twenty years is our dependence on foreign oil. It has both economic and national security implications, and I'm prepared to "waste" my vote on Nader if I'm not satisfied that Obama is aggressively addressing this issue head on.
Please, Obama, tap Gore for Veep, or someone else with an extremely aggressive alternative energy plan. In the meantime, your refusal to accept lobbyist money is pretty darn cool.
Carville, you stupid fool! Why would Gore accept the VP spot when he rejected President spot. Carville is an idiot.
absolutely needs him, he has already been elected President and didn't get it.
James Carville is a freekin jerk, I'm embaressed that he was ever allowed in the USMC. We must have been scraping the bottom of the barrell at that time.
As for Prince Albert of Carthage..... let him go keep warming his global or whatever it is he does.
I totally agree with Mr. Carvelle. The US has lost so much respect in world arena, that what better way to restore it than with a universially respected elder statesman like Al Gore. Brilliant Idea!
Clint Williams
Gore is a great man, no matter what hateful things McCain and the Repubbies say.
I totally agree with Mr. Carville. The US has lost so much respect in world arena, that what better way to restore it than with a universially respected elder statesman like Al Gore. Brilliant Idea!
Clint Williams
No I don't think it's a grand idea although I would like to see Mr. Gore at some important post in the Obama administration, he'a a brilliant man. Carville's suggestions have to be taken with a grain of salt because he's all over the map in this past campaign, flipping and flopping all around tooting his annoying horn.
Who cares what Carville..........everybody knows he's an idiot!
Carville is trying to be provocative in EVERY sense. How can you run on the platform of change and invite the past onto your ticket? As bright and insightful as Carville has been and can be, these guys talk way too much and think way too little.
I disagree Al Gore do not need to get involved in Obama's lies, Obama is benefiting from Hiliary's endorsement , which she should not have done, Obama is fooling the people in America, who are so easy to fool, and are very gullible people.
Simply the worst possible choice of Vice Presidential candidates that I ever could conceive of!!!
If he were energy czar, the oil and gas companies large and small and for that matter most industry would pack up and leave so fast it will make your head spin!!!
Al Gore and his brilliant "Nobel Prize" winning concepts of Global Warming are enough to discourage even the most ardent Obama supporter.
Trust me, Obama would lose the votes of thousands and thousands of scientists like myself, who would have otherwise voted for him.
This Global Warming stuff is about to be relegated to the waste heap of history within 2 years. Gore is going to look like more of an abject idiot than he already does very very soon.
I support Obama because he has innate intelligence and ability, if he were to appoint Gore that opinion would change to ZERO support!
I would have loved a Gore-Obama ticket. However, the idea of the former vice president agreeing to run again as vice president is unrealistic. This is especially true since Gore himself stated that he is unlikely to re-enter the political arena, but that if he did it would only be for the presidency. Thus, Gore has pre-emptively ruled this out already.
Obama/Clinton 08 DEMS UNITE!!!
Who cares what Carville says............everybody knows he's an idiot!
So Carville wants to reward Gore because he was cheated out of the presidency. We all know that Gore won the first election, but it was given to bush by the courts and that woman in florida. Gore was encouraged to accept the decision for the good of the country. bush, the dumbest person I have ever seen – I don't know how he walks upright – has made a real mess of this country; now they want Gore to have fun in straightening it out! I think he would make a good Vice President, but let us not forget – the presidency was stolen from Gore.
WHAT WOULD A DISTINGUISHED NOBEL PRIZE WINNER BE DOING ON A TICKET WITH BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA UH UH??
HE HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TO CHOSE FROM i.e. OPRAH, REV. WRIGHT, FARRACKAN, REZKO -THE LIST GOES ON.
LEAVE AL GORE ALONE MR. CARVILLE
Isn't he constitutionally restricted?
I think this would be a wonderful choice. If Al Gore would accept. It seems that VP's carry a bit more clout these day's since Cheney really runs things behind the scene's. However I believe Obama and Gore would work well together wihout Gore overshadowing the other. He brings years of experience and a new found wisdom that would serve Obama well!!!!! Please both of you consider it!
Yes. There is no doubt that he would make an excellent President or Vice President but I doubt that he would want to be VP again.
If only?
I am busting a gut on this one. Al Gore is a loser. A windbag tied to another windbag is not exactly a good thing. Democrats need to find candidates with Character, integrity and experience in real life, not political speech making.
Considering that most scientists think Gore is a blooming idiot, I guess he would fit right in with Carville's gang. I just hope Carville gets to give Obama a whole lot of suggestions and advice. That should give him all the expertise he needs to be just as successful as Clinton, Bill that is. Oh yeah, I forgot. He wasn't much of a success at all for the US, but he sure did line his own pockets. Well, that'll probably suit the Obamas just fine too.
I think Al Gore is above being merely concerned about his stature. Look what he could achieve! Congress etc. seems to be filled with folks looking out for themselves and abandoning their duties as public servants. Yes, I think Mr. Gore is beyond that. We need someone who truly cares.
Gore would be a great addition to the ticket... but why would he want that spot? He has already held that position for 8 years. He has been much more successful outside of DC – and he will continue to make a difference outside of Washington – he doesn't need to be VP.
If Al would do it, it would be good.
ManBearP
Anyone would be better than McCain, in fact, google his name and "alzheimer" and see what comes up. Do we want a president with that dreadful disease?
James Carville read my mind! The Obama-Gore ticket would be a force to be reckon with....Gore has experience, intergity, and a green thumb. As far as needing a foreign policy expert...appoint one to his cabinet. I admit I was bitter with the Clinton campaign. With HOPE comes forgiveness; therefore I say appoint HIlliary to lead the first for healthcare.
Obama-Whomever 08
Michelle, Chicago
Of course Al Gore would make an excellent VP. He would make and excellent president. However, I doubt that he would want the job. I wish he would but can't imagine he would. I think he would be on the list if there was any indication he would accept.
I THINK AL GORE WOULD BE TAKING A STEP BACKWARD IF HE RAN WITH OBAMA AS VP. OBAMA DOES NOT DESERVE SUCH A FINE PERSON AS AL GORE.
FROM AN X DEMOCRATIC
I almost feel Mr. Gore took on the enivormental hero view point because it was the only field that was left that he did not mess up.
Even Mr. Clinton said he felt more comfortable talking to George Bush for 20 minutes then all the time he spent with Gore.
He preaches "Green" yet drives SUVs and has a house that produces a larger energy bill than some rural towns.
I personally think there are a half dozen candiates better suited for the job than Mr. Gore. He will always be in the spot light. Let someone else with a more realistic view point that stands by there word be in the office.
Al Gore needs to be on the top of the ticket. What an insult!
That would be GREAT
I think that Al Gore would be an excellent selection for Sen. Obama's VP.
Obama/Gore '08..
NO! There are much better people out there.
Clinton had 8 years as President and Gore had 8 years as vice president ... did they make us any less dependent on oil or just keep the status quo? It doesn't matter whether a Republican or Democrat was in office, we haven't had a real energy policy in the last 40 years. Congress must shoulder just as much blame. It's not about the well being of our country but greasing the hands of the special interests groups while our soldiers die for the well being of a few.
Next...Keep looking. He'd accept if offered but give him a cabinet position somewhere but not VP.
I AM FOLLOWING JAMES CARVILLE'S STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS ON CNN AND OTHER VENUES BECAUSE HE IS AND HAS BEEN CLOSE TO THE CLINTONS FOR YEARS. NOT ONLY IS HE VERY RELIABLE BUT VERY LOYAL TO THE CORE. IT'S GREAT THAT CNN HAS HIM AS CONTRIBUTOR TO ITS BIG NAME ROSTER
OF NEWS CONTIBUTORS. IN HIS LATEST APPEARANCE ON CNN HE ONLY MENTIONED AL GORE AS A POSSIBLE CHOICE FOR OBAMA. HE DID NOT MENTION NOR ADVOCATE FOR HILLARY, WHICH TO US MEANS MORE THAN WHAT HE IMPLIES BY THE OMISSION.
I don't get why not put Gore at the top of the ticket. The votes at the convention can just go to a second ballot with a few delegates abstaining, and then give it to Gore, who unlike Obama, is qualified to be President, and have Obama on the ticket. As a Clinton supporter, I actually wanted Gore as a first choice. He was smart enough not to smear his name by going against Obama and being dubbed a racist, so I went to Hillary. Gore for Prez.
They should have Gore for President, and Obama as VP.
That's more appropriate.
I'm sure he'd accept but NEXXXXXT...keep looking! Give him a cabinet level position but not VP. Keep looking for the absolute best person that synergizes with you, has the energy and vision.
Hell No! Carville you are such an instigator!
It is unlikely that Mr. Gore serving as Obama's VP would suit either. Mr. Gore will no doubt however have a major role in energy use, global warming legislation and policy, and perhaps in foreign affairs. Whether this will be formal or informal is up to both of them.
This is truely a pipe dream. Why in the world would Al Gore want to be Obamas' VP? I know he would add a bunch to the ticket and he could usurp Obama big time. Obama needs someone who would not over shadow him and I say good luck with that one. I just hope Hillary won't do it. It is so sad when we have a nominee who needs a big name to try to win in November. Richardson sure helped him in Puerto Rico didn't he? LOL Maybe Kerry would be his running mate, no that won't do, he already lost once as head dude. How about Carter, he has already met with Hammas. No, he was president once already and we know how that worked out. Oh well, I'm sure he'll come up with someone.
Gore President and Hillary VP on the (I) ticket. I am a hard-core conservative and would rater see anything but Obama
I'm not too sure
For those who are hawkish and support military action like McCain anywhere, at anytime, are not at all in a full understanding of the situation, we, America faces with radical Islam.
Fighting an idea or ideology can not be attacked by war. It is like fighting the Flu every year with Chicken Soup. It may feel good but it doesn't cure the body. The body fights the infection on its level, counteracting its invasion at the cellular level.
Only another idea or belief spread virally can counteract an ideology. These ideas to counteract must be embodied and put forth through foreign policy.
Give me the thinking man/woman who will seek to understand why a culture would have hatred against us, Western life, in order to enact a foreign policy to remove the hatred and safeguard our security.
At the end of the day, chicken soup is just chicken soup and ineffective. You can slurp it all you want, but the flu or a viral belief can only be counteracted with another entity (belief) that can absorb and diffuse it. I'm not saying Islam is a virus or even radical Islam is a virus but rather ideas are propagated like virus and the body politic follows the commands like instructions being dropped from the nucleus.
Al Gore would be perfect! but i dont see him running as VP again
Hmmm... very interesting.
Lets Go Dems!!!
He knows better to get involved with Obama.
Unless Obama picks Hillary, he doesn't have a snowball's chance. Why would Hillary people NOT support Obama, but choose McCain?? It's very simple to understand. McCain is a little to the right of center, Hillary is a little to the left. Obama is so far left with his radical friends, he's in another ballpark. No Obama!!! The few million we are talking about are the "Reagan Democrats" who would have loved to be Democrat again with Hillary, but just cannot accept far left!!!!
Al Gore is very OLD news even if he is a very bright, forward thinking individual, it would be a disaster for Obama to even consider him. He just doesn't have a lot of the qualities that Obama needs to compliment him in this politcal race. Secondly, Gore has no charisma, ....etc. Forget that idea.
Yes I think this is a great idea maybe this time he would actually get to be the Vice this time, we all know Who made that impossible for him the last time! Ah come on you know who Who is!!
Pssssst Hillary!
How bout President Gore and VP Obama?
This may be the only time I've ever agreed with James Carville.
I think that Barack Obama should choose Colin Powell as his VP choice.
Really James.....?
From I remember you didn't take well to Al but maybe you want to cause conflict with Gore and the Obama campaign.
If you ask me, Gore should not be anyone's VP, if he's not the President (which he was with very little support from you, thank you very much) then he should be a very well paid advisor.
Senator Obama should consult with his VEEP committee prior to making any decisions as to who or who should not be his vice president. Whatever you do Senator Obama, make sure that the final decision you make is yours. Do the best that you can in this race for president and when you win, make the country even prouder of you than it already is. You had the "audacity to hope" and we are sure that any decision that you make from here out will be based on (1) faith, (2) hope, (3) love for the country, (4) integrity, (5) wisdom, (6) knowledge, (7) intelligence and all that is necessary to make a GREAT PRESIDENT. God bless you and God bless America.
fascinating, the Obama people will now be grapling at straws, if they should follow this thought process...Its incredible a field of 20..thats sheer lunacy
McCain does not need screaming Hillary women to win this election. We will win with out your help. We want nothing to do with Hillary or her supporters.
McCain 08,12