June 17, 2008
Posted: 09:45 AM ET
CNN

Watch Gores entire speech endorsing Sen. Obama.

(CNN) — Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday, urging Americans to reject what he called the Bush administration's legacy of "incompetence, negligence and failure."

"Americans simply cannot afford to continue the policies of the last eight years for another four," Gore, the party's 2000 presidential nominee, told Obama supporters at a rally in Detroit, Michigan.

Perceived as a senior statesman in the Democratic party, Gore brings a certain force to Obama's campaign, political analysts have said.

Monday marked Gore's debut in the 2008 election; he had not weighed in while Obama was still battling Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Amid thousands of cheering supporters, Gore began by addressing head-on the criticism that Obama doesn't have enough experience to lead the nation.

The former vice president turned Nobel Prize winner playfully said he recalled one Republican nominee wondering out loud whether his Democratic rival for president was "naive and inexperienced."

"And yet another said the United States cannot afford to risk the future of the free world with inexperience and immaturity in the White House," said Gore. "Who were they talking about? Every single one of those quotes came from the campaign of 1960, when the the Republicans attacked John Fitzgerald Kennedy for allegedly lacking the age and experience necessary to be president."

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Reality Check Richmond Virginia   June 17th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I figure all these so-called Clinton supporters who are bashing Obama are either right wing operatives or racist nut jobs……..or both.

The Democratic(and republican for that matter) primary was not a beauty pageant or football game. The winner doesn't go home with a trophy and take 3 months off. There are real issues at stake here. A vote for McCain is a vote against Hillary and the issues she stands for. No matter who anyone is voting for, if they are not looking at the issues Obama/McCain back and instead are basing their selection on some bizarre reasoning like McCain is to old or Obama is to young, or worse yet, crazy internet rumors, then this country will continue to go straight down the tubes led by its citizens.

Character Content Examination   June 17th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

It is comforting to know that the Black Liberation Theology is not the mainstay of black churches. It certainly would have helped squash the whole issue if Obama had stood up and said so when it was being broadcast instead of excusing Wright's rant by telling me I didn't understand him…

KC, Atlanta   June 17th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Attention to all Democrate, this is very important observation from a powerful reliable sources, most republicans had adopted a policy from their strongest surrogates like Rush Limbaugh known as "MASK HIT MEN,I am going to expose how they really operate which has been working for them very effectively, there are two groups in every blg existed in the cable networks, one group acting as Clintons supporters talk as many negative as they can think of and they would always make sure they direct the real Clintons supporters to vote for mccain, the other groups act as Obama supporters who continue to bash Clintons supporters and even threaten that their votes were not wellcome, this tactics was design to make it almost impossible to unite the both supporters and finally delivered clintons voters to republican,it seems to be working quite well,I promise you by next week, their covers would be blown piece by piece. I DARE CNN moderators to post this comments, I have seen a great job their so called moderators were doing by unposting so many postive comments but rather choose bunch of ill,foul,divisive and negative comments to be posted, big shame on you moderators, what a stand up guy or whatever you called yourself.

Country before party   June 17th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Hypocrisy is a trait best described Obama. He said Washington is broken , but he brings in Gore, who is core Washington insider.

GA Republican   June 17th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

If somthing doesn't go right within the DNC then it's the fault of a Republican. Just read the blogs, democrats make it very clear that nothing is their fault.

"Tiredofthecrap"; you could not have said it better!!!!!!!!!!!! Kudos to you!!
Obama voters are just wanting hand outs. The harder we work the more tax $$ we pay to take care of the unemployed by choice losers.

Josh, CA   June 17th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

There are so many Limbaugh republicans who pose as Hillary supporters to create an impression that they would not vote for Obama.
True Dems would not vote for a Republican this November because the Repubs have messed up this country.

Hillary Clinton   June 17th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Hello, it's me, Hillary. I would like to thank all the people who supported me throughout the campaign, but it's over now.

All you nutjobs still 'supporting' me by voting for McCain have lost your minds. You really need to get some professional help - I'm not the answer to all your problems - I'm just a politician.

Go out and form an identity of your own and try to solve your own problems for once.

Justice League   June 17th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

the McCain trolls are also masters of the copy-and-paste, and caps lock. They spend hours thinking about what they want to say and then just copy-paste it over and over again like these Puma trash. What a bunch of embaciles.

Proud American   June 17th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Lets Go Dems!!!!!!Lets make America right again!!!!

Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca   June 17th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Democrats have to get real here. Because of Kennedy's lack of experience and maturity, it caused him his life. What does Historians have to say? After all they predict a win for Obama. Republicans will prove them wrong if they air the 'gobal' ad thorought the campaign. I would stick to the message and hammer it home everyday. In addition to the ad I would have Carly repeat her 'small business' message as the backbone of the economy more to help the less educated make sense of HOW the economy works. And the other is definitely IRAQ. If the republicans can put this together in a nutshell, I think they wil do just fine. As for Hillary, Obama's praise in Michigan does not help at all. They differ when it comes to comittment to the issues of AIPAC.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 17th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Selected, not elected… nice slogan (corny.. but nice)

only proble is… IT'S A LIE…

when you receive more delegates as elected by the people… you are elected…

anyway….. get over it…

stop trying to divide my party… you CONservative, you….

we know it's you….. we can SMELL THE STINK of your dirty tricks…

WHAT WE FEAR ABOUT OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Former CIA Director Woosley says Obama has "extremely dangerous" views on terrorism.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 17th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

To Multitaskin:

that was the worst attempt at humor since FOX news attempted to do political satire….

Republicans just arent funny!

Deal with it.

george charles paree   June 17th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Why do politicans shame them self like this? He like Kerry are losers stop think vote ron paul

Bill From Florida   June 17th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Brian in Knoxville…

YOU GO BOY, I AGREE>>>>

I AM NOT GOING TO TAKE ANY MONEY FROM OBAMA TO POST
ON THE BLOGS ANYMORE.. I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED A LONG TIME AGO, BUT THEY KEPT OFFFERING ME MORE MONEY TO
BLOG AGAINST MCCAIN AND CLINTON< BUT NOW I HAVE STOPPED FOREVER.

angry angry hippo   June 17th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

don't believe for a minute that REAL Hillary supporters will vote for McCain or that REAL Obama supporters are insulting the Clintons. Most of those posts are GOP trolls trying to stir up trouble. They know their days are numbered as an incredibly weak candidate tries to succeed an incredibly bad president.

tiredofthecrap   June 17th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Bill From Florida June 17th, 2008 11:23 am ET

For the first time in my adult life "I AM SCARED FOR MY COUNTRY."

Why can't you Obama people leave Hillary alone, you got your Boy
as the nominee, so now you'll be getting more food stamps, welfare,
unemployment bebenefits, free health care, free housing and you'll
still be able to sit home on your butts , drive around in your new cars
and still buy your designer clothes while us tax payers foot the bill.

What more do you people want??? Leave Hillary alone, I hope she
stays on vacation until after the elections so she dosen't have to deal
with you crazy people, You Are All Saying Obama Dosen't Need Her,
SO LET HER BE.

CNN PLEASE PRINT THIS…
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And from the sound of your post, you will still have your bed sheets. His platform almost identical to Sen Clinton's but with HIM thats what you'll get huh? —from an EX-Air Force, employed since highschool ,hard working, black man

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 17th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Character Content Examination….

your entire "rant" is a re-hash of every CONservative "reverse-discrimination" tactic of the past 35 years. you were NEVER open to voting Obama. Your carefully 'engineered' post provides maximun divisive benefit.

No one has done or said or even insinuated anything as to "why you are.. where you are.." i challenge you to post the link. you screamng .. "reverse-racism" is sooooo tired… its not even funny.

you…… and your tactic are exposed. NOT THIS TIME… NOT THIS YEAR!

martin   June 17th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

great speeches by both men.a change is a comin' obama '08

TESAP   June 17th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Phil in KC……. great comment

Loretta from California   June 17th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Enough division Democrats. It will only serve to benefit the GOP come election day. It is time for all of us to stop acting like 2nd graders. DIVIDED WE WILL FALL.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!

ohio voter   June 17th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I truely hope that Senator Obama will come back to Ohio. Columbus is not the only city in our great state. I saw the excitement for Senator Obama during the Ohio Primary!! Suggestion: There are a lot of fraternities and sororities in the state who will work their "behinds" off for Senator Obama!! Have the Obama campaign check them out. A lot of people in Ohio believe that Obama CAN WIN HERE!! Contact the ALPHA'S AND THE KAPPA'S!!!

Keep the faith,

A Clinton Supporter

Donna in ID   June 17th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

He is working on a foot hold to get in position to keep scaring the world that the "sky is Falling" like Henny Penny. He has made millions off this tactic and he doesen't cut back–flying, huge house (maybe he is going into the hotel business) Big gas guzzler cars. But he is rich and claims to be able to buy his way into being green. What a racket and to many people buy into him. I use to really lik him. No more just another phoney politician

Saad from NJ   June 17th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I don't necessarily have a love/hate relationship with Gore but I do admire him as a person and what he is doing for global warming. But I saw his endorsement last night and could not believe what got into him. He was not the Gore I like and admire. Instead of endorsing Obama, he sounded like he was fighting Hulk Hogan in WWE title match. He was reading the speech that was written by an a complete idiot.

No Obama!!!!!   June 17th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Without Hillary as President, Obama will start war on the streets….

Benny   June 17th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Wow. I'm a visitor to the United States. As someone from the outside looking in I would think that I was reading the comments of a bunch of adults acting like 2 year old children. Where I'm from we hear a lot about racisim in the United States. When I go back home I will be sure to tell my friends and family that racisim is alive and well in the United States. One blogger referred to Mr. Obama as a bolshevik. To call someone a russian communist or an extreme radical is a pretty serious accusation. I myself as well as many others outside the United States have have been watching this election unfold. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems to me that Mr. Obama ran a fairly clean campaign and won, which is something that is not supposed to happen in American politics as I undestand it. Especially against an opponent as strong as Senator Clinton who was projected to be the winner long before this process started. I believe she was up by 20 pts in every state before the campaign started and she also has years of experience and her last name is Clinton. The Clinton name is popular throughout the world. So how could this african american man with the last name Obama possibly steal an election from such a powerful opponent? I'm pretty sure its not because he is a bolshevik. People keep saying that Senator Clinton has the experience to get America out of the mess it's in. How does she have the experience to get America out of its current mess when America has never been in such a mess. Does anybody really have the experience to get America out of its current situation being that it is so unique? Maybe this is why people not only in the US but around the world are turning towards Senator Obama's vision and message of hope and change. After all, hope and change is what he talks about in his book Audacity of Hope and he's never waivered from that.

tiredofthecrap   June 17th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Charlotte June 17th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I will write Hillary on my ballot in November, be it wasted or not. We have had more Republican Presidents then we have had democrats and Roe v Wade is still there? I'm not worried about that ever being overturned.
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Was the court as divided as it is now and with the potential to replace 2 during this coming presidency? I think not. Keep sleeping on this very issue if you wish. I guarantee if two more Thomas' and Scalias are appointed you will wish you had made your vote count.

Cynthia   June 17th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

A great speech by Mr. Gore.

Bill, you are very disrespectful, you don't call a 46 year old man a boy. I'm sure you know that using boy when referring to an adult, African American implies. Let's hope that you are not one of those.

Barack the Vote in RI   June 17th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

To Bill from Florida in reference to the racist comment you blogged"

"For the first time in my adult life "I AM SCARED FOR MY COUNTRY."

Why can't you Obama people leave Hillary alone, you got your Boy
as the nominee, so now you'll be getting more food stamps, welfare,
unemployment bebenefits, free health care, free housing and you'll
still be able to sit home on your butts , drive around in your new cars
and still buy your designer clothes while us tax payers foot the bill."

FYI - Whites like myself as well as Blacks came together to elect Obama….and for you to refer to hom as "Boy" shows how ignorant and uneducated you truly are…..Barack Obama is a threat to the perpetuated stereotypes you depicted in your blog and its a scary thing to know that you HRC supporters/hate bloggers are so insanely consumed by your own prejudices that you can't see anything else……especially the truth.

debra   June 17th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

We all know the republicans will use every dirty trick in the book. They have done it before and this year especially could be a loser for them unless we don't pull together as a party. Obama and Clinton supporters…Stop the bashing!. It is not healthy for the party. Clinton may end up as VP. She is the 2nd most powerful Democrate right now.. And Obama and Clinton are friends. They were before all this began and are now. Sure, it has been a hard fought nomination, but lets pull victory out of the ashes and not defeat to the Republicans this time. Do we want to win this thing???? I thought only the losers were suppose to be poor losers. The winners shouldn'[t be poor winners. Let it go. Take a clue from Obama. Clinton deserves a lot of respect and can only help our party. Don't throw that away like narrow minded fools.

AA   June 17th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Don't be fooled, all these people that say they are democrats but will vote for McCain are not Democrats. They are republicans paid to divide us. They are doing it on purpose. I have talked to a lot of democrats and they all say they will stick with Obama regardless. So don't be fooled. They are doing this on purpose. They are all fake and paid to do this. BEWARE

Nick   June 17th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Gore is wrong.

debra   June 17th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

It is realy sad that Obama supporters are still bashing Clinton. I know we are suppose to get together and become one party but they are making that really impossible. Could thiss be on purpose? They don't even listen to Obama. I don't think they are even democrates. They probably only voted for Obama to mess with the democratic party. Another of Limbaghs tricks? They show their disrespect for Obama by not listening to him and continuing to bash Clinton and her supporters to drive them away?. They want us all to vote for McCain and probably always have.

Allen   June 17th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Mr. Gore

Wake up and smell the coffee! obama for president, what a joke…..in that case maybe we should just vote in a monkey. No longer can I call myself a democrat. Our only hope now is to VOTE INDEPENDENT.

Uncle Sam   June 17th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

The official term is now McCain Democrat.

Americans for McCain '08

To The PUMA People   June 17th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

PUMA people just do it and shut up. You are like the lost soul on the bridge faking like he is going to jump when all he wants is attention. So, go ahead and take the leap and vote McSame if it will make you happy. Clinton is still begging each of her 18million folks for $I.00 to get her out of the hole but they won't do it. She lost, so get out of here and go cry to her or help her because you are not doing anyone any good on here.
Obama will win this race without you and it will be better that way so that Hillary won't get the credit for her PUMA people crossing over.
Obama08 with or without YOU.

Ray, NYC, NY   June 17th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

For the Democrats: Stop the infighting! Either you are or you are NOT a Democrat no matter to whom your heart belonged prior to this month. Now you support the candidate. No one who supported Hillary like myself should even be questioning supporting Senator Obama. He is, afterall is said and done, one of us, a proud member of the democratic party and one who's ideals are what we are searching for in a presidential candidate, thankfully!

AJ   June 17th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Why Al Gore feels the need to pander to Obama is the real question. Vice President Gore used to have the respect of Millions. This endorsement will only diminish him in the eyes of many. I hope Gore is ready to take the heat when he is called on to explain why the Obama presidency is a failure and why the democratic congress acted as a rubber stamp to bad policy (much like the republican congress with bad Bush policy.) Obama is the G.W. bush of the Democratic Party, all arrogance and no substance. I have been a democrat for 30 years but will not support Obama in the fall.

Christie Nobles   June 17th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Well, who else would he support? He would have supported Hillary and he was waiting around to see if she won the nomination. If Gore really supported BO, he would have said so long ago.

Pandering, pandering…. means nothing at all.

Bill   June 17th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

After the Bush/Cheney republican disasters, America will elect Obama. Gore was 100% correct—elections do matter.

G   June 17th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

For all you anti-Obama posters and Hillary supporters…This is exactly why Hillary stayed in the race. We all knew it was over and she did as well. Look at how angry she's made her supporters at Obama. We all know the media treats anybody how it wants to, don’t blame OBAMA. Come on people, a black man controlling the media?? Let's be real with ourselves. It was a competition and he won fair and square. Obama did not shame her name or her legacy. People criticized Obama for being too soft and not aggressive to Hillary's attacks (personal)…How can you honestly call this man Hitler? All the racist attacks have also come from whites, Blacks have always voted democratically (in major part) even when black candidates had lost in the nomination. There was never bad blood, Democrats won on the strength of black votes, just ask the Clintons. He is not JFK nor is he trying to be JFK. Obama and Hillary mirror ideas greatly, so how can Hillary supporters who wanted change just go for McCain? Is it bitterness or Obama’s race?

multitaskin   June 17th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

FORGIVE THE THICK RUSSIAN ACCENT…….THANSKY YOUS

DEAR ALGORE,

PLEASE FOR THE MOTHERLAND HEAR ME. COMRAD GORE, DONT YOU THINK THE BEST INTERESTS OF OUR GREAT UNION ARE BETTER SUPPORTED BY ANOTHER , SAY, GENIUN COMRAD OR OFFICER MAYBE. SINCE MOTHER RUSSIA HAS BEEN THESE PALTRY ISSUES LIKE ENVIRONMENTALISM AND CONSERVATION ARE DEAD AGAINTS THE FURTHERANCE OF OUR DEAR COMMUNIST IDEALS. THIS, THIS, WELL WE'LL BE TACTFUL ABOUT COMRAD OBAMA TILL WE CAN BRING HIS BEFORE THE POLITBUREAU. THE FATHERS OF THE REVOLUTION WOULD BE SKINNING LENNON IF THEY KNEW YOU HAD THROWN YOUR SICKLE IN THE FEILD OF THIS, THIS WELL COMRAD FOR NOW. CANT YOU FOR THE PARTY'S SAKE PLEASE REFRAIN FROM THIS UNTIL COMRAD PUTIN GETS BACK FROM HOLIDAY. ISNT YOUR RUBLES FROM THE GLOBAL COOKING SYSTEM SUFFICIENT. I HEAR PHONE SERVICE IS BACK UP IN SIBERIA AND WE'LL BE GIVING CHARITY TOURS AT CHERNOBYL FOR THE POOR SO COME DOWN TO EARTH SOON. STOP TRYING TO BE SPUTNICK 101. WE'LL HAVE FRESH BREAD AND JUICE EVERY OTHER WEEK NOW SO STOP IN WE MISS OUR COMRADSKY.

LOVE OLGA AND VLAD

MissyPA   June 17th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Grow up, people (please). This election is not about you and your hurt feelings. It is about making our country a better place for our children and grandchildren. Now take a deep breath and help Barack Obama win this election. Thank you.

Phil in KC   June 17th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

PUMA Democrat?? There is no such thing. Either you are a Democrat or you are not. If you vote for McCain or support his candidacy, then you are not. It's as simple as that.
It's like that phrase we've been hearing for over 20 years now - Reagan Democrat. No such thing. If you voted for Reagan, then you are not a Democrat. Period.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I can't do it anymore! I can't keep selling my soul.
I admit it! I have been accepting money from the McCain campaign to repeatedly post derogatory and divisive messages about the Democractic party on this ticker. If you don't believe me, just look at my post history. Do you think anyone has the time to make hundreds of posts day-in, day-out if they weren't getting paid for it?
But I can't do it anymore. I respect my country and myself too much. I hope my fellow democrats will forgive and embrace me.
But beware…I have repented, but the GOP never will. They will continue to pay others to post as Brian Knoxville TN posing as PUMA democrat seperatists, trying their best to divide our party. Such underhanded tactics are all that they know, and they will continue to use them to full effect.
DEMS '08!

Luis   June 17th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Morons…………………………………typical Democrats

MD   June 17th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

What a great speech.

I just think Gore rushed through it.

May be he should have been on the VP panel for Obama.

Peter   June 17th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I just can't beleive what I am seeing. Let's not vote for Obama because he has no experience. Who did? Bush? He promised to be a CEO president and he bankrupted the company. As long as Obama brings in smart, sensible people with him (another place Bush failed),
he can do this. The man is incredibly smart and driven. So I don't see that McCain has an advantage over him.

Now, look at policy. That is where Obama DOES have an advantage over McCain. McCain has bent to the will of the conservative wing and has abandoned his previous "moderate" leanings. We don't need four more years of that.

And, hey Pumas, I would have preferred Hillary also. But it is gone. Let it go. If you vote McCain or stay home, you will tarnsish Hillary also. She will not win in 2012 and we will have 8 years of McCain (or probably half McCain and half of whoever his Vice President would be). Wake up, don't flush a chance to get rid of the Republicans.

NJ Voter   June 17th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I have never been impressed with Al Gore. This endorcement after the fact is as ridiculous as he is. Since he likes to depict himself as for the environment I guess he was just waiting to see which way the winds were going to blow.

Brian, Austin TX   June 17th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

to those who can't stand Obama, just because he has alot of fans, I can't see any legitamacy to your stance. PEOPLE LIKE HIM FOR A REASON!! Who cares about the "media Obama". The guy himself is a very intelligent man and good leader who will finally put in play a progressive agenda the American people have been wanting for years. All i'm saying is give him a chance to get to know him and his stance yourself before you let the hysteria rub you the wrong way.

buckeye in GA   June 17th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Character Content Examination, I am a black female who grew up in a black |Methodist church. I never heard of Black Liberation Theology before the Rev. Wright mess, etiher. I also didn't get a free ride f to college. Yes, I had a full academic scholarship, but my grades were good enough to get me into the school of my choice. I also had to work to pay for books, food, and living expenses. I took out loans to attend grad school and worked part-time to cover the rest of my expenses. It was *not* easy.

To hear someone say that my skin color is the reason that I am where I am today is just as insulting to me as it is to you. I hold no grudges against whites as a whole. I don't belive "the man" has kept me down. My family raised me to work hard, and make THEM proud, not to dwell on my struggles or point the finger at someone else.

Please learn that not all people of a certain skin color or ethnicity do NOT hold the same opinions, nor have they shared the same exact experiences. You really do sound like a very angry person, and that is unfortunate.

SAD AMERICA   June 17th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Its incredible how much hate many of you hold against a person without even knowing them. Whether if its Gore, Obama, Clinton or McCain. Its a mob mentality with blind rage.

If Jesus himself walked the Earth today, you same people would attack him, torture him and nail him to the cross without question. It makes me sad.

Democrat in FL   June 17th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Wow…I never realized how bad a public speaker Gore is. Ewww..

David S., CA   June 17th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Who cares, Gore means nothing, let him fly off in his private plane to go live in the cave he wants to move into to save the planet.

swing voter minneapolis   June 17th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

before anyone decides to vote mccain this fall, please ask yourself what does he mean by "VICTORY" in Iraq??? he is willing to risk thousands of lives for what??

does victory = oil to feed our addiction?
victory = democracy in iraq?..don't forget the middle east, iran, & north korea?
victory=no more terrorists in the world?
victory = US occupation for next 100 years..so bush can preserve his legacy.

c'mon people! wake up..people's lives have been destroyed for no good reason…let's end this mess of a war. Vote OBAMA!

Texas Trail Dog   June 17th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

To the AA who said OBAMA was going to be the best President ever. WOW ASK IL. FOLKS FIRST PLEASE. I DON'T BELIEVE VOTING PRESENT IS GOING TO CUT IT AS PRESIDENT. He's like a frog on a log he doesn't know what else to say except, pre—chirrup.

Female Republican in CA   June 17th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

WOW! A DEMOCRATE BACKS A DEMOCRATE!

AND THIS IS NEWS WHY?!?

Texas Trail Dog   June 17th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

No wonder Bill kept Gore out of sight while he was in the White House. He knew what a moron he really was. Gore you're so stupid. There went you presidential chance. Go back to the cellar please.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   June 17th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I wish that Americans who write that Obama destroyed Clinton's campaign would give some examples. In my view, it is a miracle that he has become the presumptive nominee given all the personal attacks from the Clinton campaign, including her husband.

I can understand people being disappointed, but I'm saddened by some of the ridiculous charges written by her unforgiving supporters.

That Clinton couldn't claim all the Florida and Michigan votes was the decision of the DNC and not the Obama campaign. . .and that she could look into the camera and claim these votes because Obama stayed true to the rules set forth and she didn't is very sad.

Honestlady   June 17th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

@Character Content Examination…you wrote…..The democratic primary has been a real eye-opener for me. I have never before witnessed what goes on in predominantly black churches. I had no idea that Black Liberation Theology existed and I certainly had no idea that white people were being ranted against as if there were still Jim Crow laws and "whites only" drinking fountains."

Now i am a Black woman who has attended black churches and i have never even seen or heard black liberation theology being preached. Please don't be fooled. I'm 27 years old and i never even heard of black liberation theology until i saw Fox news reporting on it while attempting to give the impressions that ALL predominately black churches have these type of services. Well, please don't be fooled. As i mentioned before, I am 27 and i have attended predominately black churches my entire life and i have never been to a church that preached about hate!!!

You cannot always believe what people tell you. Based on your comment, you believe that this is something that goes on in ALL black churches. I just don't understand how people can be so gullible. This is exactly what fox news wants people(especially white) to believe.

But one thing you must understand, is that you should judge people on their thoughts, opinions, and beliefs…not on the thoughts, opinions, and beliefs of others(especially people they know). I know and love people who have views that i absolutely do not agree with and i would hate for people to judge me based on the views of others. No, I will not disown these people. I will tell them that i think they are wrong, but I will not disown them. Instead, I try to help them see the error in their way of thinking. Many people have family members and/or people who they feel are like family who might hold views that they don't agree with but they love and care about them anyway. You see, i don't think that you should vote against Obama because of Rev. Wright. I have a feeling that Rev. Wright is a man who helped out Obama when he hit rock bottom and became like the father that he never had. In no way am i defending Rev. Wright, because i think that alot of things that he said were wrong…but not everything was racist the way people are making it out to be. You can pickup a history book and read about alot of the things that he did say.

You see, until you hear of Obama holding extreme views, you should not vote against him.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 17th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

He'll never run for Vice President.
His corporatations in envioronmental research/development stand to make a windfall from all of the government spending planned.

Despite the fact that any green substitute for oil is 30 years away!!!

We'll all be very pleased walking/bicycling to get our groceries (in the suburbs). Thanks folks.

Libertarian 2008…Bob Barr!! Please let's bring the same reality to Washington that the rest of us have to live with everyday.

john williams san diego, ca.   June 17th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Al Gore is the the prime reason we should invest more money in mental health.

Uncle Sam   June 17th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

If it really is change we want, then why not vote for the candidate with a proven record of change rather than the one who merely promises it?

Citizens for McCain '08
Coalition of Independents & Democrats for McCain

Mark Cross Junction VA   June 17th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Stupid endorsing Stupid. Our Country is doomed if these two have a meeting of the minds.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

OBAMA 08 and 12!

Jayson   June 17th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I find it extremely ironic that Al Gore uses JFK as an example since the Democratic party would want nothing to do with JFK now since he is far too conservative for the Democratic party of today.

Uncle Sam   June 17th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

So let me get this straight:

If you're white and criticize Obama, you're a racist.
If you're Jewish and criticize Obama, you're a Zionist traitor.
If you're female and criticize Obama, you're a Clinton hater.
If you're African-American and criticize Obama, you're an Uncle Tom.
If you're Democrat and criticize Obama, you're a closet Republican
Anyone else who criticizes Obama is an uneducated illiterate.

Given the rampant Obama mania, I sometimes feel like the one sane person in a mental hospital. And I'm beginning to have doubts about myself.

frank   June 17th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

The leaders of Democrats didn't treat Hillary fairly. They deserve to lose the general election.
Hillary lost from these leaders, not from voters.
But in fact, she is more qualified to be a president, and Obama not.

Latina from Florida   June 17th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Al - Florida, I agree with you 110%.
I'm proud to say that am no longer a Democrat. I have become an Independent and will vote for McCain. This country will be better off.

The Bush Twins : George and John   June 17th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Will the REAL Brian Knoxville TN please stand up ?. It's okay Brian we understand you're confused. We also understand that there are plenty of repugs out there posing. Only thing is, they do not understand that we aren't fooled. Maybe some of Hillarys supporters will vote McBush because they are truley upset that their candidate lost, but I think most are intelligent people that will see what McBush is really about. Either way, McBush will not win.
What will your next comment be Brian ?

mike vanyo   June 17th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

look all of you can gab all you wish. this election was over 6 months ago. obama 62% mcain 38 % in november.go on to something else

AL YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT!   June 17th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

HAY AL YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT!
THEIR IS A VILLAGE IN TEXAS THAT LOST IST IDIOT!

THIS IDIOT HAS DESICRATED THE U.S CONSTITUTION, DEVALUED THE DOLLAR 50% AND MADE THE GREAT NATION OF AMERICA AN EXAMPLE OF TORTURE AND WAR MONGERING!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Oh no! Yet another Obamabot has weaseled off with my name—Brian Knoxville, TN—and has been using it to undermine my right to express myself fairly in our political system… oh no!

Wait a minute…

Now where could a little mindless Obamabot have learned a trick like that?

Oh, that’s right. The Presumptuous Nominee formerly known as Obama Almighty taught him how to do it when he weaseled off with a nomination that he did not earn and does not deserve by means of blocking the counting of votes and disenfranchising his opponent’s supporters in caucus states, by taking Michigan delegates that he did not earn and having had handed to him four of the Michigan delegates that his opponent did earn, and by using his money or whatever to deceive the supposed leaders of the Democratic Party into enabling him—an unknown, inexperienced, and unqualified weasel—to achieve a power grab by means that are contrary to common sense and the party’s principles…

Is this really the best you can do to silence me, Axelrod? What, no threats to silence my voice? I'm disappointed in you…

The Chosen One won’t win in November and solidify his hostile takeover of my party and the party of millions of true Democrats.

Believe that.

Count on it.

Puma Democrat, true Democrat and future of the Democratic Party

vette   June 17th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

GOOD! glad to see that some of the cowardly Democrats are willing to come out of hiding and show support for our Dem. nominee. They were afraid of maybe being a part of the Clinton friends that committed suicide list, HUH!!!

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 17th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

God Bless You, Al Gore! Democrats will never forget when The Bush Family cheated you out of the 2004 election!!! That's crooked politics for you! Just goes to show it's what your last name is!!!

Nava-Canada   June 17th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Great minds think alike. Mr.Al Gore, the former vice president ,
turned Nobel prize winner and envioromentalist is a higly respected
individual who stood by his policies. It is very encouraging that Senator Obama is endorsed by many interlectuals like Mr.Al gore.Ted
Kennedy & Jimmy Carter. It is a good sign for victory for Obama and
people of USA are lucky that there will not be a repeat of another 4 years of Bush (mis) rule.
It is heartening to note that Mr.Gore who was a vice president
with 8 years of experience in administration of the country said that age and experience is not the criterion to judge a good and able president of USA. He knows it better

DAVID   June 17th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

BARACK HUSSEIN IS SELECTED NOT ELECTED
JUST LIKE SADDAM HUSSEIN IN IRAQ

SHEESH SO MUCH FOR OUR DEMOCRACY

PUMA
PUMA
PUMA

Mike in Columbus   June 17th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

It is hard for me to believe that people would base their votes on the behaviour of a handfull of bloggers on a cnn forum.

Wouldn't our forefathers be proud!

I guess that is the essence of democracy, you can base your vote on anything you like… even STUPIDITY.

Phillip   June 17th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Another loser supporting Obama. First Ted (the midnight aquanaut ) Kennedy, then Jimmy Carter, then John Kerry, George McGovern and now Al Gore. What a joke.

Thomas   June 17th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Great speech!

I am glad that he waited until now to give his endorsement. The Super Delegates should have waited until after the primary elections were complete before endorsing.

That’s the way the system is supposed to work.

Lily   June 17th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I LOVE YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

WE WILL REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER!

Susie   June 17th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Mr. Gore would make an excellent Secretary of Energy. Good move!

think people   June 17th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Congrats to two great men. I am astonished by all those haters on the "Obama defends Clinton" board. Are Americans really this stupid? Can you really not see that, if he wanted to, Obama could have let it go? Instead he defended someone who never showed him that kind of generosity, even when it hurt the party.

Those of you making these ludicrous generalizations about Obama supporters–grow up. Some Clinton supporters are rude, intolerant (see "Denise" from other board) ignoramuses; some Obama supporters are misogynist, rude, and self-righteous. But obviously there are well-educated, respectful, thinking people in both camps, as well, who understand that one can prefer a given candidate and yet not decide to throw the nation under the bus in retaliation should their preferred candidate not win the nomination. Why is it that CNN lets through the dumbest, most thoughtless, and racist or sexist comments? or is it that this really does represent a fair cross-section of our society? Wouldn't that be sad?

Sharon Minnesota   June 17th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

This article is one of the reasons I have switched parties. The outright lies, twisted facts and innuendo about John McCain is worthy of the old school GOP tactics. The democrats have picked up a whole bunch of bad habits from the old school Republicans, such as, not counting votes that people have cast (shades of 2000), throwing their own people under the bus and then praising them after they get their way. Here's a few more reasons why I'm a Democrats of the Old School who's leaving the party:

The logic goes something like this. I'm a democrat from the old school and proud of it. The old school means that we stood for morality, workers rights, family values, equality for all, labor unions rights, fair trade, and a host of other valuable ideology. I have been struggling for years on issues of abortion (choice vs. fetus rights), gay marriage (I don't agree with), and other liberal issues. Up to this year's election, I was ready to continue to agree to disagree on some of these issues but no more!

Let it be completely understood that I, for one, and with many other voices are not leaving the Democratic Party because of some misplaced loyalty to any one candidate, (Hillary Clinton) but because they have been responsible for flushing American values down the toilet in the last 30 years. I can no longer stomach the liberal traitors who have hijacked the Democratic Party.

The liberal Democrats have been responsible for the elimination of several generations of unborn children (genocide), the breakdown of morality in our society by promoting homosexual values and of course the ruin of our children's rights to have a school atmosphere that is fair, functional and non-violent.

You have heard me. Democrat of 30 + years has left the party. I no longer hear you.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I'll have to admit, Obama is more of a man than I am. Good thing he won the nomination fair and square. Those of you who think "he stole" the nomination are really hiding other issues you have with him…(Gee, a black man stealing something….).

BTW, I jsut joined that PUMA thing because I thought they were fans of those shoes. The people there are just closet republicans anyway.

Jack Dayton, Oh   June 17th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Barack Obama is simply not qualified for the office. He is too liberal for this country. But what bothers me more than anything else is that you are called a racist if you do not support Obamas policies.
That is simply wrong and scary.

Darrel from Denver   June 17th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Very strong speech and a very strong endorsement. If there is anyone who can state with conviction the power of an election and getting out the vote, it is Al Gore. His experience typifies what 'could have been' and, likely, what should have been.

His support was strong, unequivocable, and clear. His references to past campaigns, past Presidential elections, and the need for change for the future of our country and who best represents that change should be sending shivers down the backs of the Republicans. This was one of the best endorsements speeches I have seen and one of Al Gore's best speeches ever. Had he given something like this while he was running last, he would be President today.

Think about all the endorsements Obama has received versus McCain's. Think about all the energy Obama is generating versus McCain. Think about what could be with Obama versus what will be with McCain.

No contest here. McCain is old news, old hat, ill-prepared, loosing his edge in stamina, and unable to represent the new order eminating from the Obama campaign. The man has no clue how to use a computer for crying out loud. What does that tell you? This is similar to my father as he aged never using anything other than a rotary phone, never using a computer, and never carrying a cell phone.

These guys live in the stone age and the world has progressed beyond their comprehension and capability.

No room for them anymore. Time to move on.

Nancy McKinney   June 17th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

His speaach was actually VERY good!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 17th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA!

Ready for Change   June 17th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

It was a wonderful speech from BIG AL last night. I've always admired him. Yes We Can!!

Obama '08

EDW   June 17th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

If you didn't hear that speech last night then you must look it up. All Dems would be proud of that speech. It really rocked!!!

Dems '08

diane canada   June 17th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

The story I wanted to respond to has closed for comments, the story of Senator Obama defending Hillary to supporters who booed at a rally, so I'm writing it here.

I read this story and couldn't believe the comments out of the Hillary supporters, calling Obama "commie garbage", "vindictive", "muslim", "unqualified", and more!! REALLY, you people are so bitter that Hillary is not the nominee it's sad. Obama is NONE of these things and if you cared to educate yourselves instead of putting complete and utter blinders on where he's concerned you'd realize it. I've even stumbled across websites set up by her supporters that would shock a normal, decent person with the hate they spew. What causes people to go over the brink like this? Surely it's more than a favored candidate losing a campaign. It speaks to so much more.

As a Canadian enthralled by American elections for the first time in my life (other than the shock I felt when you elected George Bush a second term) I have nothing but respect for Senator Obama. His campaign has been well run and didn't resort to the same type tactics Clinton's campaign did, not at all. As an outsider looking in let me tell you he came across as a visionary and an inspiring leader of exceptional judgement. You could be so lucky to have this man as your president. I wondered many, many times throughout the Primaries why, when Hillary attempted to paint him in the darkest of lights, why he didn't retaliate with the myriad of scandals he could have dredged up and threw at her. He is a man of integrity and ran a clean campaign. He is the better candidate, without a doubt.

With him as your President, maybe for the first time, Americans can travel the Globe and say they are Americans with pride, not pretend to be Canadian when asked. I've personally witnessed that so many times, it's sad.

I think everyone should calm down, Gore was spot on when he said, "This election isn't about changing the past, it's about changing the future,"

Bamburi   June 17th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Al Gore. You followed your heart wisely. Obama is a Godsend and we are waiting to see how America gets transformed into a loving nation. This biracial man will bring healing, reconciliation and imagination to this nation.
Did McCain vote against Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday? Has he explained why?
Why did he go to kill innocent Vietcong? He expects our votes after doing such diservice to God's creatures? Why should we kill others who have done us no harm? Just because they choose to be communist? Is that really right?
Obama is the man of the moment. I will vote for him. Thank you

randy   June 17th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

yes al thanks for doing this ,we will not forget what the did to you in 2000 and i swear it will not happen again come this november.

demwit   June 17th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

But, but…, wasn't it JFK that ran out on the Cuban freedom fighters right before he started the war in Vietnam!!??

Jeff in Illinois   June 17th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I think there has been enough attention and discussion this election year that more people with thinking capabilities will be voting, and it will not be another election ruled by lies and fear. The McCain people will most likely try to threaten America into voting Republican, as they did in 2004. (Cheney talking about how voting Democratic would embolden terrorists to attack us).

There are too many intelligent voters now who are not going to cast their vote because of an irrational fear of terrorists and gays. Sorry, Republicans, your run of debt-spending and economic destruction to enrich the Saudis is over!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Yesterday, Al Gore stood in Michigan and said “Take it from me, elections matter.” Well, who better than Michiganders to know that SELECTIONS matter, too?

Elections do matter, Al. How many of the Michigan delegates that the undemocratic Democratic party gave to Obama, and how many of the Michigan delegates that the undemocratic Democratic party took from Clinton and gave to Obama, did Senator Obama earn. Not one.

We watched what happened as a result of George W. Bush being selected president of the United States in 2000, and we’re watching now what is happening as a result of Barack Obama being selected the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2008.

Selections that are imposed on the people do matter. You, Al, should know that better than anyone.

Selected leaders turn into tyrants, plain and simple. Their goal is always to find extralegal means to secure and spread the scope of their power, just like a weed.

Barack Obama: Selected, not elected.

We're taking our party back. Count on it.

Puma Democrat

scot   June 17th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I always liked al but what I find to be funny is lately the OBS are all getting pretty excited about all these Clinton folks going over to him with support.. its more for the Dem party and not him. He might just have to change the slogan to CHANGE the Clintons beleived in. going to be a close race in Nov. not a very big poll boost since he (took) it. He should be way up in a win for Nov but not seeing it. Maybe thats why he just Pulled Gore out. would be nice to see if he could really do something for himself for one but I wouldn't bet on it.

therealist   June 17th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Hey, Al used 17 factually incorrect statements in his endorsement speech too!!

Sounds like another emmy nominations on the way…

NoMcSame   June 17th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Way to go Al, I liked what you had to say.

Watch out for the tricks of the republicans on here and other blogs. They are up to their old tricks again trying to divide us so that they can take over. We have had enough of them.
Obama08

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   June 17th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

when the the Republicans attacked John Fitzgerald Kennedy for allegedly lacking the age and experience necessary to be president."

Dose he mean when we were to weak to stop the ussr . when you look back do you say i was glad to see my kids being taut to hide under a desk in school because a bomb could land at any second. That went on for 20 some years after Kennedy.

and it was his lack of age and experience that led us to 20 years of fear that our kids could be killed at any moment.

Buckeye12   June 17th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Yes we Can huh!? How about How we Can!? Funny Obama never addresses that.

Gore as an endorsement is as useless as he was VP.

D Murray   June 17th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Thank you sir for your support, and welcome aboard.

God Bless America   June 17th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Healing and Unity are"right around the corner for the Democrates and DEMOCRACY.

***************************OBAMA "08″ AND "12″*************************

j in colorado   June 17th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

You know I remember how much the left loved John McCain. They just adored him and couldn't say enough nice things about him. Then he became the Republican nominee and suddenly he was nothing but awful. I don't know what I should believe– 8 years of praise from the left or 4 months of hate??

Dominique- MD   June 17th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Better late than never I guess?????

Al Gores speech rocked last night. Great reminder of what we could have had, lets not get it wrong again.

OBAMA 08!!!

Remy   June 17th, 2008 11:56 am ET

America is a power and it must lead the rest. But America needs new voice compatible with the world.

That is Barak Obama!

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   June 17th, 2008 11:56 am ET

omg a dem backs the dem nominee. couldn't see that comming.

Rick   June 17th, 2008 11:55 am ET

The GreenHouse Gasbag endorses the Empty Suit. Who cares?

Obama All The Way   June 17th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Many Hillary supporters act as if not voting for Obama in '08 is somehow going to hurt him and the DNC. The only person you will be hurting is yourself. Not only will you not affect the outcome of the '08 election, you're setting yourself up for more disappointment in '12. If Obama loses in '08 it will be because he failed to convince enough people that he is ready to be President. Your protest votes aren't going to mean much because you weren't planning to vote for him anyway.

If Obama does lose in '08, he WILL be running again in '12 against Clinton and others. Obama will win the Democratic nomination again plus he'll have four more years of "experience". You guys act as if Obama will suddenly disappear if he loses in November.

Also, for all of you who claim that Obama was "selected" by the DNC please remember that the RULES say that the winner is chosen by the number of DELEGATES. SInce NEITHER Obama or Clinton received the required number of pledged delegates, BOTH of them needed the superdelegates to push them over the top. Hillary Clinton need approximately TWICE as many superdelegates as Obama in order to win. So, YOU ALL CAN KISS ME AND OBAMA WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE BECAUSE HILLARY WOULD HAVE BEEN "SELECTED" AS WELL. BESIDES THAT FACT, SHE DIDN'T WIN THE POPULAR VOTE ANYWAY. SO, YOU ARE ALL FULL OF IT!

CNN PLEASE POST!!!!!!

Michelle   June 17th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama isn't being attacked for his age.

He is being attacked for his lack of legislative accomplishments.

He is being attacked for not making decisions and responding
"present" 130 times.

He is being attacked for being a chairperson for a subcommittee on Afghanistan and accomplishing NOTHING.

Seems like Obama likes to have a title but that's about it.

mike   June 17th, 2008 11:51 am ET

McCain preferred small government, which means he does not have to do anything when he is in White House, he will use White House as his retire home, his nursing home with No.1 benefit, his wife will get special connection for her company, simple as it.

Nathan,   June 17th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I was a Hillary supporter during the primary. Has anybody listened to this guy Mccain. Without any visuals you could swear its Bush speaking. WE have got to get behind Obama to ensure that Mccain/Bush dosen't get back to the White House. Even if you're angry over the primaries and think that Hillary was the bette candidate choose the lesser of the 2 evils between Obama and Mccain/Bush. Think about the following.
1. Do you want more conservative judges on the court like the one's Bush put on there.
2. Do you want never ending war which is what Mccain/Bush is advocating.
3. Do you really want someone who sees the economy and your suffering as a secondary issue in this electiom.
4. Do you want someone who just 8 years ago stated that Bush was the worst we could elect who now says that Bush is a geat President and that history will treat him kind.
5. Do you want someone who's answer to the oil crisis is to do more drilling when the only long term solution to our problem is to develop other sources of energy and get away from fossil fuels.
This list could go on forever. No matter who you were for in the Democratic primary you should vote on issues not people. If you vote on issues its hands down Obama over Mccain/Bush. The Republicans always sit back waiting for emotional Democrats to implode. Don't let it happen this time.

Barack the Vote in RI   June 17th, 2008 11:44 am ET

To all you HRC supporters/hate bloggers -

What on Earth is wrong with you. Are you guys so dense to think that these politicians don't deal with oneanother behind the scenes. One hand washes the other in Washington dumb arses. How do you think she's getting that $20M debt paid off? Obama - you jackarses. For all of you to take things so personally to the level where you actually sound like racist, hate mongers, borders on the pathetic.

You guys really need to get a life and stop getting so overly consumed with these mental ideas that HRC is the leader of some cult or something…..take it easy, it's only politics.

Obamist   June 17th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Many Thanks Al. You are a fine man. Obama in 2009 and 2012 !!!

David   June 17th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Gore = Mr. Irrelevant.
Go back to pitching your global warming bs (we have been in a global cooling for the last decade but they don't want you to know this).

Independent-woman-4-Obama   June 17th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I was delighted by Al Gore's speech! Let's hope that the American public will not be FOOLED by the Republican-fear-hate-holier-than-thou-machine!

Brandi, Oklahoma   June 17th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Thank you soooo much Al Gore, weve been waiting. I agree with everything that Al Gore mentioned also i cant believe that the polls arent higher for Obama right now Who could acually vote for another 4 years of bush, i mean really. Our troops need to come home they essentially died over a big scam.

George, Los Angeles   June 17th, 2008 11:39 am ET

This is news? Who else would he back? You ridiculous people!

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!!!   June 17th, 2008 11:38 am ET

CNN…………Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack……………THANK YOU Senator Gore for
your support

RALPH HERNZ   June 17th, 2008 11:38 am ET

John Edwards endorsed Osama, so did Al Gore.
LOOSERS!!!!!!!!!
Remember, there is a diference between ELECTED AND SELECTED. Obama was SELECTED by a bunch of old scared delegates, just like GW Bush was. You see, more of the Bush tactics.

The Bush Twins : George and John   June 17th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Better late than never. Thank you Al !.
Would you be interested in the VP position ?. There are millions out here that would love to have you.

Obama/Gore '08

K of TX   June 17th, 2008 11:37 am ET

President Barack Obama….nuff said!

Joe - Wilmington, DE   June 17th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Actually, recall that JFK made at least a couple of serious foriegn policy mistakes (Bay of Pigs, Vietnam escalation) that historians acknowledge were due to a lack of experience as well as surrounding himself with folks who gave him some bad advice (Robert McNamara for one). Sound familiar (fast-forward to Bush administration)?

I believe Barack Obama to be a lot smarter than JFK ever was and, if elected President, I am comfortable that he will surround himself with highly intelligent, practical thinkers who will help him make appropriate foriegn policy decisions that are not forged from ideological arrogance.

dennis, houston   June 17th, 2008 11:32 am ET

lets just get one thing straight. If you are one of those yapping about Obama being inexperienced, you have an empty cranium… You are dumb…foolish…Yes I said it. You are a fool. What has our current president done with all his "Experience"? I mean his own father was a FREAKIN PRESIDENT…And look at where his experience has taken us..gas at an all time low…Americans have never been safer…everyone else still lookin up to America as the chosen land..the economy is booming…and most importantly, Americans are happy..Experience..Give me a break…

truth now   June 17th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Thank You Al Gore Now for the crying I didn't get my way Hillary voters.

Day after day some women are crying, whining and blaming everybody else but Hillary for her loss. All they are doing is showing the world why it was so hard for women to get the vote. Every place I have ever worked that had a large group of women there was always a bunch of mess going on. Back biting, back stabbing, cat fighting all the time. Mad for no reason all kinds of psychotic crap. The best thing I ever did was to go to work where there was a majority of men. There is nothing worse than a pack of criers

Stop being little girls and start being productive women that want to fight for the rights that a right wing Supreme Court will take away. What do you think you are teaching the next generation of women. Are you going to teach them to fight or cry and destroy when you don't get your way. You are going to be a part of History. Do you want to go down as vindictive, hateful shrews that handed over the Supreme Court to the right wing just because you couldn't have your way. That's what your daughters and all other women to come will have to live with and view forever.

oil rules   June 17th, 2008 11:31 am ET

By the way, where is the mention of the sweetheart deals some dem senators and this vp vetter got from Countrywide? What a cover-up how this Countrywide founder fleeced the public with these sub-prime loans and had Fannie Mae buy them so the taxpayer could take the heat while he got rich. It will be interesing to see how many others benefitted from these deals. If they were republicans I am sure it would be on every front page, but the liberal media will protect their children.

MLG   June 17th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I do not like Obama and will not vote for him. I do not like you either Al Gore. McCain 08

Tired of W, OH   June 17th, 2008 11:30 am ET

PUMA = Operation Chaos

They are nothing but desperate republicans pretending to be Hillary supporters. It is a feeble attempt to divide the Democratic party. Do not fall for it. We must take back OUR country.

As A HIllary Supporter & Al Gore Fan   June 17th, 2008 11:29 am ET

I'm a bit disappointed in Al Gore, as I am still very wary of Obama. However, whaat else could Mr. Gore do? He is a loyal Democrat as are the Clintons.

Let me also say that it is not Obama that is continuing to rip the party apart.
It is Obama supporters who are repelling and repulsing Hillary supporters.

What Obama said in Michigan is very pleasant, as was Hillary's speech in support of Obama on June 7th.

Our candidate (Hillary) is a tough, thoughtful leader who deserves respect and continued support for all that she and her husband have given the American people.

I have yet to see what Obama might do for or to this country. However, his recent words are a step toward healing.

His supporters, on the other hand, represent all that is wrong in politics and this party. Our party should be represented by reasonable people, whose words can be backed by facts not lies or misstatements.

Because of Obama supporters' unending divisiveness, I will WRITE-IN HILLARY CLINTON'S NAME IN NOVEMBER.

(No true democrat would vote for McCain).

Al - Florida   June 17th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I wont vote for Obama period. (Clinton VP or not). It's more of an anti Democratic Party vote than against Obama himself. The Clinton years in the presidency were the best years for most of us in this country in the past 20 years. To have the DNC blow off the Clintons just like that shows no respect or appreciation at all. I value loyalty and this party shows none. Hey DNC - If Hillary's and Obama's stands on the issues are so alike, why did you pick him and not her. You lost my vote in this election, and you probably lost millions like me to the Republican party for years to come.

Character Content Examination   June 17th, 2008 11:26 am ET

The democratic primary has been a real eye-opener for me. I have never before witnessed what goes on in predominantly black churches. I had no idea that Black Liberation Theology existed and I certainly had no idea that white people were being ranted against as if there were still Jim Crow laws and "whites only" drinking fountains.

I didn't get a free ride to college - no trust fund, no needs-based grants, no race-based scholarships. I had to work full time and go to school at night to get my degree. I worked my tail off and sacrificed so I could get ahead.

To hear black ministers rant that my color is the reason I'm where I am today is insulting. It is not my color that kept me from getting preggers in high school, it was my mother telling me to focus on getting to college. It is not my color that kept me going so I could get my degree, it was my father telling me how important an education is. It was not my color that made me take jobs that I didn't like, it was a coworker who showed me that working hard, no matter how menial the task, is how you impress your employer, get promoted, and build your resume.

So when I vote in November, I won't be voting "for" anyone. I'll be voting "against" Obama. I cannot condone the election of a person who not only tolerates racism but actively supports it, funds it, and then makes it a spiritual advisor. I believe in sending a message that all people (even white people) deserve to be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character and the fruits of their labors.

Phil in KC   June 17th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Go get 'em, Al!

JIM BROWN   June 17th, 2008 11:25 am ET

I'M trying to understand why so many clinton supporters are blaming obama and his supporters for how hillary had been treated throughout the primary contest.

it sounds like to me you all expected her to win because she's a woman, she's white and because of Bill. none of that warrants her any nomination. she was nasty and didn't need to be. she had it sewn up for a great deal of the primary, but then went dirty. that's her fault, no fault of obama.

when the clinton supporters can show me proof of hillary being destroyed by obama i'll be satisfied. until then the race is over, if you're a true democrat you wont waste your vote by voting mccain or writing in clinton. you'll vote obama

Bill From Florida   June 17th, 2008 11:23 am ET

For the first time in my adult life "I AM SCARED FOR MY COUNTRY."

Why can't you Obama people leave Hillary alone, you got your Boy
as the nominee, so now you'll be getting more food stamps, welfare,
unemployment bebenefits, free health care, free housing and you'll
still be able to sit home on your butts , drive around in your new cars
and still buy your designer clothes while us tax payers foot the bill.

What more do you people want??? Leave Hillary alone, I hope she
stays on vacation until after the elections so she dosen't have to deal
with you crazy people, You Are All Saying Obama Dosen't Need Her,
SO LET HER BE.

CNN PLEASE PRINT THIS…

Washington   June 17th, 2008 11:21 am ET

I cannot believe there are so many hateful, bitter people out
there. Barack Obama has taken the high road each and every
time he has been attacked by the 'Clinton Country'. It's ok at Hillary's
speeches for her supporters to boo Obama, but if Obama followers boo hillary it is a TRAVESTY….How Dare They?? You people seriously need to get a life. Thank you Al Gore, you are a highly
respected man, and we appreciate your support.

Terry in New York   June 17th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Nice but don't cram Hillary down my throat. Don't tell me what a wonderful; public servant she is. She's been and is borderline going to jail forher actions. If it were me doing what she's done I'd be in jail. So no don't tell me how wonderful that evil self serving __man is.

Lucas, Nashville TN   June 17th, 2008 11:20 am ET

It's about time, Al.

This might have been the most politically-ineffectual thing you've ever done, however, you can make good on it if you stay involved and don't just make this a one-time gig.

Please help us convince the entitled Hillary crowd who still feels burned by our hard-earned victory to see the light and lose the spite.

Daniel, WA   June 17th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Al Gore, you are another liberal. You made money with your theme on global warming. You cannot debate those scientist who say there is no global warming. Now you want Barack Obama to be our president. You cannot bring experience to Barack. He is not fit to be oue president. Go away.

Lynn   June 17th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Who cares. He still won't get my vote.

Emily   June 17th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Obama 08

YES WE CAN!!

David   June 17th, 2008 11:17 am ET

OMG…Al Gore still has not got over loosing…Move on and move away from the table a little more guy, you are getting FAT! Typical Al Gore, back peddling on previous remarks. It is so pathetic that Al Gore is sucking up to Obama to try to get back into the whitehouse as his VP. He is so concerned about the environment and global warming, but look as his use of private jets, energy consuption at his huge house. He is just like all the hollywood celebs who are so concerned with the environment but refuses to take a regual plane, but hey thats what makes america, america. Free country. Since it is a free country, I urge all who suported Senator Clinton, to urge all her supporters to stick with her and write her name in come election day.

Democrat for Life   June 17th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Way to go Gore!!

Democrat 08

rick   June 17th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Sen Obama is an OK guy, but his mean hearted supporters will give this election to Sen Mccain over their Hillary bashing.

Gore is a JOKE   June 17th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Gore (or vice-messiah) knows this guy is not even close to JFK. Dream all you want, but JFK would be ashamed of what this party has become. 300 million people in this country and the best we could do is Obama Hussein and McCain? We're in DEEP trouble. Gore spreads this religion of global warming as he jet sets in private planes and uses some compact fluorescent bulbs in his mansion. What a hypocrite.

bill   June 17th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Al gore? Give me a break. He is the worst thing to happen to America in the last 10 years. His rediculous new life built around erroneous ecological data is mesmerizing the American public the same way Obama's rhetoric is. Please America, don't support this pair of charlatans.

mayahh   June 17th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Mr.Gore, hats off to you, There is a decent way to do things. You have portrait that, You display character, and democracy. OBAMA GORE is the AMERICAN DREAM TICKET, AND YES WE CAN.

Brian Knoxville TN   June 17th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I can't do it anymore! I can't keep selling my soul.

I admit it! I have been accepting money from the McCain campaign to repeatedly post derogatory and divisive messages about the Democractic party on this ticker. If you don't believe me, just look at my post history. Do you think anyone has the time to make hundreds of posts day-in, day-out if they weren't getting paid for it?

But I can't do it anymore. I respect my country and myself too much. I hope my fellow democrats will forgive and embrace me.

But beware…I have repented, but the GOP never will. They will continue to pay others to post as Brian Knoxville TN posing as PUMA democrat seperatists, trying th