November 13th, 2008
01:40 PM ET
12 years ago
Gore won't serve in an Obama White House
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/09/09/art.gore.gi.jpg caption="Gore isn't heading back to the executive branch in an Obama administration."](CNN) - Al Gore won't be serving in the Obama administration, his spokeswoman said Thursday.
The former vice president, winner of the Nobel prize for his environmental education efforts, had been considered a likely candidate for the post of "climate czar."
"Former Vice President Gore does not intend to seek or accept any formal position in government," Gore spokeswoman Kalee Kreider told the Washington Times. "He feels very strong right now that the best thing for him to do is to build support for the bold changes that we have to make to solve the climate crisis."
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Smart move for Gore and frankly for Obama. Gore can do much more good with the freedom he gets from being on the outside.
Pink, and Green... Green is for the Greedy Obama...
Here you go AGAIN CNN with your instigating headlines. Keep that crap for the GOP and your favorite homegirl, Sarah "Dizzy" Palin. There is no drama amongst the Democrats so stop trying to create it. Gore stomped for Obama and obviously he's not interested in a position in his administration. Nothing less, nothing more.
GOOD FOR GORE. HE ISN'T DUM. HE KNOWS OUR COUNTRY IS HEADED FOR HELL WITH OBAMA LEADING.
Good luck Al and keep up the good work . Remember to keep your ego in check (we all have one) and serve from the heart – not the head.
I and many others have the utmost respect for you and wish you nothing but the best. Oh yeah, kisses to Tipper!
"Climate Czar"???
Oh, I forgot we're turning into the United States of Communist Russia!
He should be the climate czar. Well, then again, he pretty much is already.
So long as Obama asks his advice and they communicate on a regular basis- we can fix this climate crisis in 10 years no problem.
To many psuedo gods wanting to hog the spotlight!
What does this story have to do with Sarah Palin?
Frankly i'm starting to doubt Gore's good intentions towards our planet. He really isn't doing much on his own, but talking and documentaries.
He should take advantage of a political position to physically do something for the planet.
At the moment, with all due respect, he seems to be a lot of hot air!!
Good. I mean, let's be honest. What would he do...bore everyone into submission on renewable energy? Let him flounce around town and find someone for the position who will be more effective.
he gonna be captain america for climate!
Good. Stay gone. Your time has come and gone. Too bad you missed the bus on your own path to history, you struz.
Right, He'd rather get paid for speeches, books, book tours, and the like. Too old, lazy and gray to put his money where his mouth is and put himself in a position to actually do something about what he preaches to the world. I admire the attention he has brought, but he was a loser in 2000 and he's clearly still a loser now.
Couldn't care less about this story or Gore......I blame Bush on him and his inability to fight like a man.
This won't get published!
IM glad to hear this. Gore is bore-ing.
I hate that he decided not to move into an Obama administration. I really like him and value his opinion. Oh well... on to the next smart person.
samrt move by gore, after that bitter lose in 2000 election he has shown the world he's better then being a political figure.
We need you Al..Please rethink your decision..
Gore's advice is sufficient.
he feels very strong? are Al Gore's representatives suddenly taking grammar tips from Sarah Palin?
@ Catty
Please look up the following words in th edictionary and the closest wiki site or encyclopedia you can get your hands on:
Socialism
Marxism
Communism
Capitalism
Fascism
Then, do some really deep soul searching and analysis and admit to yourself that your silly nonsense about socialism is way off base...while the last on the list, fascism, is really the closest -ism we've gotten from a President lately and it was your precious G.W.B. and his rabid dog Cheney who brought it to us.
NOT REPORTED BY CNN – I also have decided not to serve in an Obama White House. But I don't really think anyone was ever really speculating to the contrary, so never mind!
That's too bad....he's a brilliant man who has much to offer....I hope he reconsiders if asked to serve
Good...for the Obama administration.