Al Gore at the Grammy Awards (spoiler) - pics

[Kadie]

Al Gore and Queen Latifah stand amid falling confetti after the Red Hot Chili Peppers' performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 11, 2007. Gore and Queen Latifah were presenting the award for Best Rock Album. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)


Al Gore joins Queen Latifah on stage to present the award for best rock album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


Flea, center, and John Frusciantea, far right, of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, accept the award for best rock album for 'Stadium Arcadium' at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. At left former Vice President Al Gore hands the award to Chad Smith of the band. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


Anthony Kiedis (C) and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers accept the award for Best Rock Album for 'Stadium Arcadium' from Al Gore (L) at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 11, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)

[otohara]

1. Ahhh...What A Man

what a mighty fine man

[oldtimecanuk]

2. I have a question unrelated to the Grammies, but related to...

Al Gore... How the hell did Al get sucked into having a ticket with Joe Lieberman as his VP? That is very troubling to me still today.... Shit Joe boy could have had done, and then assumed the top position......

ww

[Eric J in MN]

4. The theory was that the country was so upset...

...by the Monica Lewinsky scandal, that Al Gore needed someone on the ticket who had criticized Clinton for Gore to distance himself from the scandal.

One problem with the theory is that Bill Clinton had a high approval rating during the scandal.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

11. The other theory I have heard,

is that Gore knew he was alienating (and breaking with) the DLC crowd by running a populist campaign and so he wanted to have a DLC type on the ticket in order to have the broadest Party support possible.

Of course, Lieberman was not radioactive as he is today. The choice was effective in a significant way, in that it got very good press and added to the very big bounce Al got coming out of the convention, around 10 points, if memory serves.

I was OK with it at the time, but had been hoping for Edwards. Since then, Lieberman has earned a tremendously bad reputation and there is no chance that Gore would pick him again. He basically dismissed Lieberman when he endorsed Dean. I really enjoyed the whining that Joe then did because Al hadn't notified him before the Dean announcement. Swwet!

[Warren DeMontague]

24. Yeah. It's important to note that 2000 was a VERY different time.

Before Iraq, before 9-11. The basis of most of the objections many of us have to Lieberman didn't exist yet. And as has been noted, he criticized Clinton in the Senate, so he was deemed to be an inoculation against the perceived election-destroying rampages of the mighty CLENIS.

I didn't think he was the greatest choice then, but those were far different times. Can't hold who Joe is now against Al Gore. Gore did his part by endorsing Dean in 2004; That was a clear enough "break" from Lieberman for my taste.

[AlGore-08.com]

15. Gosh, I hate having to repost these over and over, but that was not the case

Actual polls from 2000, showing Clinton was a drag on the ticket, and Lieberman was a boost.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2000/results/index.epolls.html

Here's some data from the 2000 exit polls:

Those with an unfavorable view of Clinton as a person
US 60%
TN 62%
AR 61%
FL 56%

Those who approve of Clinton’s performance as President and like him as a person
US 35%
TN 33%
AR 33%
FL 37%

Those who disapprove of Clinton’s performance as President and disapprove of him as a person
US 39%
TN 45%
AR 42%
FL 37%

Clinton in History Books for:
Leadership
All Voters 29%
Gore Voters 83%
Bush Voters 14%

Scandals
All Voters 68%
Gore Voters 33%
Bush Voters 63%

Reason for Your Vote
To Support Clinton 10%
To Oppose Clinton 18%
Clinton Not a Factor 70%

http://graphics.boston.com/news/politics/campaign2000/news/Democrats_take_aim_at_old_wall_of_division_+.shtml

(snip)

News of Lieberman's selection was followed by a leap in the polls for the Democratic ticket. Lagging by as much as 19 points in opinion polls after the Republican National Convention July 31 to Aug. 3, Gore was just 2 points behind Bush in a USA Today/CNN/Gallup Poll released yesterday.

The survey, taken Monday night, showed Bush leading Gore 45 percent to 43 percent. The same polling group had Bush well ahead Aug. 5, with 54 percent of the vote against Gore's 35 percent.

An overnight ABC poll showed that 60 percent of voters approved of Gore's choice for vice president, although two-thirds said they didn't know enough about Lieberman to make a judgment.


http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/06/cnn.time.poll/index.html

CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 4-5
Favorable Ratings
Former President Bush 73%
Hillary Clinton 45
Bill Clinton 42

Sampling error: +/-3% pts
CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 4-5
Whose Opinions Do You Respect More?
Former President Bush 61%
Bill Clinton 34

Sampling error: +/-3% pts
CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 4-5
Who Would You Vote For?
Former President Bush 53%
Bill Clinton 42


http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/13/cnn.poll/

CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 11-12

Does Vice President Al Gore's ties with President Bill Clinton make you feel more favorably toward Gore or less favorably toward Gore, or do they have no effect on your view of him?

More favorable 7%
Less favorable 32
No effect 60

Sampling error: +/-3% pts


http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/07/cnn.poll/

CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 7
Opinion of Joe Lieberman
Favorable 37%
Unfavorable 10
Unsure 53

Sampling error: +/-4% pts

CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 7
Choice of Lieberman As Running Mate
Excellent 18%
Pretty good 35
Only fair 21
Poor 7
Unsure 19

Sampling error: +/-4% pts
CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 7
V.P. Choices
Lieberman Cheney
Excellent/good 53% 55%
Only fair/poor 28 34

Sampling error: +/-4% pts
CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 7
Effect of V.P. Choice On Your Vote
Lieberman Cheney

More likely 16% 14%
Less likely 4 10
No effect 76 72

Sampling error: +/-4% pts

CNN/USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
August 7
How Lieberman Choice Reflects on Gore's Ability to Make Decisions
Favorably 57%
Unfavorably 19

Sampling error: +/-4% pts

[Mabus]

43. Wow

Thanks. Great links and information. :thumbsup:

[blogslut]

3. Awww, shoot!

I stopped watching after the Dixie Chicks sang. I would have liked to have seen that moment.

[Bjornsdotter]

5. I took the dog out

...and missed it. I'm hoping the video will end up online somewhere.

Cheers

[TahitiNut]

6. Geez! What lucky guy! I'd love a chance to get close to Queen Latifah!

She's awesome. :loveya:
Gore's a putz! He didn't get a hug when he had the chance. I sure would've. (If she'd go along with it.)
:evilgrin:

[cui bono]

19. Rumor has it they made out backstage. ;)

[Matariki]

7. He's such a total hipster!

what a great president he would make. I wonder what sort of president he would have been these past 8 years. I'm sure the country would be better off - but maybe the time out of politics did him good?

Gore/Obama!

[DKRC]

8. Definitely! And I second your Gore/Obama!

That's my dream ticket.
But if Al stays out, then I'm with Obama & whoever he picks as his running mate.
:toast:

[WillyT]

9. And I'll 3rd It !!! - Gore\Obama.... Simply Unbeatable !!!

:kick:

[Subdivisions]

45. And a 4th ------->

[Admiral Loinpresser]

12. Also, he has now built the public support

for real work on global warmong which wouldn't have been possible in 2001. Now he can go beyond Kyoto and even probably get Senate ratification!

[Guaranteed]

22. Absolutely. It would be a dream come true. nt

[Pastiche423]

26. Every time I see that man

I think there is our next president!

Gore/Obama

W/a ticket like that, we'd be rockin' in the Free World!

[samsingh]

38. current President actually :)

if Gore runs and wins, he may be the first 4 term President since WW2 (2000 - 2008 and 2008 - 2016).

[Pastiche423]

53. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be...

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be!

[samsingh]

55. i think its going to happen.

[w4rma]

57. 3 term President. Kerry was the one who Bush stole it from in 2004. (nt)

[samsingh]

63. but Gore would have won in 2004 as well.

[w4rma]

65. If he had run, he would have won, imho. (nt)

[alittlelark]

10. Anyone w/ a You Tube connection?

[Guaranteed]

23. 2nd that nt

[John Gauger]

51. I checked.

It's not up yet.

[Horse with no Name]

13. The man is a fucking rock star

He makes my heart sing.:loveya:

[AlGore-08.com]

16. You got THAT right!

:kick: :patriot: :kick:

[WindRavenX]

14. Mr.Gore, please please please please PLEASE RUN

Wake me up from this nightmare :cry:

[cal04]

17. AFP:Gore's popularity

Surprisingly, one of the biggest cheers of the evening was for former vice president Al Gore, who presented the best rock album award with Queen Latifah.

"Wow. I can't believe that. It's unbelievable. I think they love you man, you hear that?" Queen Latifah said as the audience screamed for Mr Gore, who thanked the musical community for its efforts in protecting the environment.

Mr Gore received a similarly rapturous reception at the MTV Music Video Awards last year and is up for an Oscar later this month for his global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

Considered the music world's equivalent to the Oscars, the Grammys offer prizes in 108 categories covering over 20 genres, including pop, rock, gospel and rap.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200702/s1845969.htm

[Pierzin]

25. Thank You cal04. that is heartwarming to read.

At least abc did something right.

[malaise]

32. He sure was the star last night

Best Grammys in years.
Please run Al Gore

[crispini]

18. Kickin' it for Al

:kick:

[Guaranteed]

20. Anyone else think the Chili Peppers' drummer looks exactly like

Will Farrell?

[fooj]

27. Count me in.

B-)

[John Gauger]

49. Yep.

I remember back in 2002 having such a conversation with my brother. We both mistook Chad for Will Farrell in the video for 'By the Way.' Chad's a great drummer, in my opinion the best out there today. I'm a big fan of his.

[Kadie]

54. He sure does.

LOL

[Starbucks Anarchist]

64. I've always thought that.

[proud patriot]

21. Run AL Run

:woohoo:

[me b zola]

28. I love how the confetti/ticker-tape was falling down around Gore...

For those of you who missed the Grammys', the confetti was falling durning the RHCP's performance, but kept flowing for Al who took the stage right after their performance. :)

:loveya:

[RestoreGore]

29. Wow, Even THIS Is Political?

It was great to see him doing this (love the man in black look) and I surmise he did it as well because of the worldwide concerts coming up in July to get out the information people worldwide will need in order to address global climate change, and also because Melissa Etheridge was up for a Grammy for the song from An Inconvenient Truth. I wish she had won but a song from "Cars" did. His comment did make reference to those in the entertainment industry who have cared about the environment, so perhaps he was also lining some acts up. But I guess the environment really isn't as important as posting polls from 2000 which have nothing to do with this appearance. Good to see him enjoying his life too as well as devoting it to truly doing something important for the planet.

[fidgeting wildly]

31. Umm...

The poll data was posted in response to the question asked in #2. No one was trying to diminish environmental importance of this thread. :eyes:

[RestoreGore]

40. Yes, I see how much it is being discussed n/t

[John Gauger]

50. Thre's going to be a tour to promote

global warming awareness? I would think the Chili Peppers would be on board right away. One of the better songs on their latest album, 21st Century, is about, among other things, global warming.

[RestoreGore]

dupe n/t

[RestoreGore]

30. dupe n/t

[lonestarnot]

33. Work'n it! Go Al!

[Marnieworld]

34. Paging Donna Brazile- Al looks thinner

Wearing all black? At a happening event? I dunno. It seems Al is working on the image. Just sayin'.... :D

[ourbluenation]

39. ya beat me to it....yo Donna - what does this mean??? Hmmm???? Gore/Clark 08

[gulfcoastliberal]

48. LOL, I thought that too!

Hmm, is he"skinny" or "portly". I swear these dumbass "advisers" sound more like a bunch of tea readers.

[Doondoo]

35. bump

[Kadie]

36. AFP: Al Gore gets rousing welcome at Grammys - Yahoo Link

Al Gore gets rousing welcome at Grammys
1 hour, 10 minutes ago


LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Perhaps unusually for a politician, former vice president Al Gore was welcomed with a massive cheer when he appeared at the Grammys on Sunday to present an award at the premier music ceremony.

Gore, who has been out of the mainstream political scene since he lost the US presidential election to George W. Bush in 2000, was greeted with a huge cheer when he took the stage with singer and actress Queen Latifah.

"Wow. I can't believe that. It's unbelievable. I think they love you man, you hear that?" Queen Latifah said amid the cheers.

"I think they're cheering for you." Gore replied. "But it is still a thrill for me to be here with the musical community that has long been at the forefront of the effort to protect and renew the environment."

more...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070212/ts_alt_afp/afpentertainmentus_070212144348

[Coexist]

37. Only 3 stars?

Rate it up, people!

[RestoreGore]

41. Was the Grammys Ceremony Carbon Neutral?

Looked like a lot of hot lights used in a big area. Would be interesting to know. I can't help but wonder how many lights were used that were not CFL... Limos that were not hybrid... all the hair dryers used and other appliances, instruments, etc... Seems to me people should be starting to walk the walk in the entertainment industry if they are going to talk the talk.

[FredStembottom]

42. Was ist mit der chubbiness?

Gore is my dream candidate, too (since Robert reich won't run!)..... so I am a little concerned about the fatness thing.

Can a fat guy get elected these days?

I guess Al could if anyone can! If he declares, he will walk away with the election in historic proportions - I am sure of that.

[smoogatz]

46. Hey, if a delusional, monomaniacal halfwit can do it--

why not a fat guy? God, I'd hope the size of the man's ass (and it does look, uh, substantial) just wouldn't matter this time around as much as the size of his brain (also substantial, as we know). It ain't supposed to be a freaking beauty contest.

[smoogatz]

44. Al Gore and Queen Latifah.

Be still, my heart.

[jtrockville]

47. See dat's what I'M talkin' bout.... SEXY!

Fantasia can have the wife beater and chains. I'll take the dark suit and smile.

[John Gauger]

52. Best band around today.

Al's a lucky man. I would love to present an award to RHCP, even if it was a corporate award like the Grammys. Just meeting them would be quite an experience. Kiedis and Flea are big time liberals. They write some things about how harmful the Hollywood consumerist culture is to this country (see 'Californication,') as well as stuff about racial harmony - 'Power of Equality.' They love New Orleans and played at a benefit after Katrina.

[Trajan]

60. Not a big fan of RHCP .....

But Flea IS the bomb ....

RHCP has become too soft ..... there is too much 'easy listening' stuff for my taste ....

Toss Flea into Rage Against The Machine, and THEN watch the fuck out ..... That would be golden ....

Dont get me wrong; I do appreciate their Liberal leanings, but their music has become a bit humdrum for me .....

[John Gauger]

61. I'm not very familiar with

RATM. I guess I should check them out. I think Flea in any band is something to watch out for. He's simply the greatest bass player of all time. But you have a point about them going soft. Flea used to do this thing called "slap-bass" that's really awesome, but in 1990 he decided it was "inhibiting him from fully realizing himself as a musician." I can understand that, but that doesn't mean he has to abandon it all together. The last song I know of that he used that technique in was 1999's "Around the World."

I normally don't tolerate that soft stuff myself, but these guys are my favorite band, so I like to see where they go with it. The song "Hump de Bump" on their last album was written specifically because people asked them to "bring back the funk." They're becoming a little melancholy, but that's just where they are in their lives right now. I can't fault them for that. However, I have to disagree with the Rolling Stone that their last album was their best. Nothing could ever beat 1991's "BloodSugarSexMagik."

[AlecBGreen]

56. I gotta get my hands on that CD!

:drool:

[Swamp Rat]

58. Lookey Chad!

sucka! :D

[Trajan]

59. Flea ..... BEST Bassist in Rock .....

Gore .... BEST choice for President .....

Yeah ... I know: Les Claypool is just as amazing, but he simply doesnt have the 'gravitas' and artistic penetration as Flea .... I still get all goosepimpley when I hear RHCP's cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" .... Flea's slap lines were seminal, and begat many young aspiring bassists ....

Yeah ... I know: Gore WONT run ... but I still love him ....

[mindfulNJ]

62. Al looks great:)

Everyone HAS signed the petition....right????

Run AL RUN!!!!

http://www.draftgore.com/

[samsingh]

66. Queen Latifah was very respectful to Al Gore

it was great to see.