It has been really tough to let go of what an Al Gore Presidency would mean for our country and planet; though alas, Al's on a roll and I totally respect his right to chose to run or not. His choice to not run seems more definitive with each passing day.
If he is not to enter the primary fray, then he could still have a big impact on both the future President and the Dem party platform. How? By endorsing either John Edwards or Barack Obama. If he is to make an endorsement at all, my guess would be he would pick Edwards. John was endorsed yesterday by Friends of the Earth Action:
We are endorsing John Edwards because we believe he is the candidate most committed, and best prepared to halt global warming and promote a healthy, livable planet for our families and our future," said Brent Blackwelder, president of Friends of the Earth Action.
The San Francisco-based sister organization of Friends of the Earth praised Edwards for his plans to cap greenhouse gas emissions and create a new fund to invest in renewable energy, and for his opposition to building new nuclear plants.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/10/15/environmental_group_issues_an_endorsement_of_edwards/An Al Gore endorsement of John Edwards would provide an immediate and substantial boost, and very well could help John topple Hillary's presumptive front-runner status per the corporate MSM. I'd be equally happy if Al endorsed Barack; though I think John is a little more aligned with Al's mission and passion to combat global warming. Of course, giving the nod to Dennis would be my first wish - but a wish it is. Pragmatically speaking, I do not expect that.
It is time to move on from my Al Gore Presidential dream, wish him the very best in his new direction - and hope for a more realistic goal. That goal is an endorsement from Al which would change the very dynamics of the Dem primary race, and infuse either the John Edwards or Barack Obama campaign with a big push that could upset the Hillary donkey cart.