Al Gore should reconsider his candidacy

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We, the undersigned, do hereby express our heartfelt grief and disappointment at the decision of former Vice President Al Gore not to seek the office of President of the United States in 2004 and respectfully ask that he reconsider. We feel this is an ill-advised action, as he has a greater chance of successfully defeating the current officeholder than any other person in the country.

Since his re-emergence onto the political scene the percentage of rank-and file Democrats who have voiced support for his candidacy has continued to grow, and his public comments have shaped the public debate on a number of issues. His cautionary statements regarding the prospect of ware with Iraq resonated throughout the nation and were a significant influence on the current administration's change of focus from regime change to disarmament. It was his comments that tipped the scales of public opinion which prompted Senator Trent Lott to issue numerous apologies for his racist statements.

We honor his many years of service to his nation, and feel that his knowledge and experience make him the most qualified person to lead our country out of its current dilemmas. He is the most qualified person to fix our economic woes, as he was instrumental in putting the policies in place that led to the first federal budget surplus in over thirty years. He is the one person with the political courage, skill and vision to fix our badly broken health care delivery system, to protect the Social Security trust fund, and to restore funding to our education system.

Support for Mr. Gore's candidacy goes beyond just Democrats, as numerous polls have shown a majority of Americans want him to seek the presidency in 2004. We feel he is the the best chance our country has at restoring common sense and concern for individual citizens over powerful corporate intereststo our nation's policies, and we each are willing to assist his candidacy in any way we are able, from volunteer work to financial contributions. We implore him to reverse his decision not to run, he is our country's best hope for the future.

821 Signatures

  • Patrick McIntyre
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    • Al Gore is our country's best hope!
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    • AR
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Karen McIntyre
    • Home state
    • Arkansas
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • david blyweiss
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    • AL: I'LL SUPPORT YOU FOREVER
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    • Pennsylvania
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Julie Zwiebel
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    • We need you Al Gore!
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    • NY
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Denise Bingaman
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    • TN
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Eddie Holl
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    • Democrats are consumers too
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    • Texas
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Jack Jeffers
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    • Tennessee
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Jeff Sicuranza
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    • Gore in 04!!!!!
    • Home state
    • NY
  • Jan Moore
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    • The people need you Mr. Gore. Our country needs you! Please reconsider your decision. Don't deny your destiny. Thank you.
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    • -
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Ron Gore
    • Comments
    • Please reconsider
    • Home state
    • Ohio
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Brian Lupiani
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    • I respect Mr. Gore's decision and I realize that if he reconsiders and joins the race, that in itself will be a negative "issue" to overcome. But I haven't seen anyone else willing to stand up to the Bush administration. The DNC needs to cut out the "Republican lite" crap and aggressively pursue intelligent policies.
    • Home state
    • Florida
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Tommy Frasier
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    • The country needs Al Gore to lead it.
    • Home state
    • Tennessee
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Herbert L. Riede
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    • If it's for family, personal reasons, I understand. It is not, however, best for the country or the Democratic party.
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    • Pennsylvania
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Pat Erickson
  • Charles,Frank, James, Debbie, Sammy West # new Al Gore votes
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    • WE WON LAST TIME! This time we need a few more votes and I know where they are. We are counting on AL
    • Home state
    • TN
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    • No
  • Diane Eardley
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    • Al Gore is the only one who can save our country. We will fight for him. We are willing to go through another campaign to put him in the White House. A crazy man has taken the country hostage right now, and he lives in the White House. I think only Al Gore can save us. For the good of the country, I hope Al Gore reverses his decision.
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Patrick and Linda Kennedy
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    • Please reconsider. I was looking forward to watching you "mop the floor" with W and his buddies.
    • Home state
    • Oregon
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • christopher m pedig
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    • we need al
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    • california
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • lorenzo kibler
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    • the dnc is as out of touch with the people as the naacp,an i know i`m black
    • Home state
    • indiana
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Dawn M Varner
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    • McMinn County Chair
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    • Tennessee
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Daniel L. Castle
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    • Mr. Gore...you run, we'll RE-elect you!
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    • Massachusetts
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Randy R. Cox
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    • Now even Democrats don't count the votes
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    • Texas
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    • No
  • Justin Uebelhor
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    • Indiana
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Jeanie Peterson
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    • Louisiana
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • C. A. Cottle
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    • Heartbroken, Shell-Shocked, and lost
    • Home state
    • Ohio
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Carol
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    • Gore, please reconsider. The people love you enough to fight for you. Will you fight for them?
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • marilyn gabbard
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    • We need the intelligence and dignity of a person such as Al Gore for our leader. I am praying he will reconsider.
    • Home state
    • oh
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Rebecca Knight
    • Comments
    • I am struggling to understand this decision. I am convinced Al Gore is the man America needs at this point in our history. Al, please reconsider!
    • Home state
    • Tennessee
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Kathleen Waite
    • Home state
    • DNC Dems Abroad
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • john polifronio
    • Comments
    • You're entitled to another try for the presidency
    • Home state
    • california
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Michael P. Fagan
    • Comments
    • Please Reconsider!
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    • Louisiana
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Charlotte Vick
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    • We need a strong leader, at this point in time..
    • Home state
    • Mississippi
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Barbara Cornett
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    • This is about the FUTURE, single payer health care, no war for oil!!! let the people decide AL!!
    • Home state
    • Tennessee
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Sandra & Dennis Wejroch
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    • We need you, the country needs you, the Earth Mother Herself needs you. Please reconsider.
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    • Michigan
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Larry K. Little
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    • Anyone but Bush
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    • WA
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Cat Sullivan
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    • Mr. Gore, I am heartsick. You are the only Democratic candidate I would consider for 2004. There is no one who has the know-how, humor, or intelligence that this country desperately needs. No one. The time is ripe for you to come to fore and save this country from the dark and bleak times we Americans are being forced to endure. You won before - you could win again. I believe in you with my whole heart.
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    • Washington
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • J.Stover
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    • ohio
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Norma J. Howard
    • Comments
    • It is WeThePeople who should decide, NOT the DNC leadership.
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    • California
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Cumi Vaughan
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    • We need you!
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    • Florida
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Ulf Erlingsson
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    • The Bush regime has to be stopped by any legal means available
    • Home state
    • Florida
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Kevin B. Huffines
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    • A former Smith co.,Carthage, Tn resident in Fl.
    • Home state
    • Florida
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Mary MacElveen
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    • He is the ONLY one qualified to be president. Yes, he has been critical of many bush policies, but is the ONLY one to offer solutions. To me that is leadership when we in the Democratic party are without a leader now. I am a Gore to the core supporter.
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    • New York
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    • No
  • Michael Muscat
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    • No
  • Thomas M. Whitmore
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    • Iowa
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Gail Robinson
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    • we must have a man who stands for his beliefs and his people,we need you Mr Gore please don`t leave us
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    • PA
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    • No
  • Mavis Kelley
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    • Al Gore is an honorable, dignified, and brilliant man. He is not only the best choice for president; he is the only choice that makes any sense. Al is a strong leader on foreign policy, a steward for the environment, a man who can bring about racial healing, and a visionary leader who will tackle any challenge and make us proud, once again, to be Americans.
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    • North Dakota
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    • No
  • Bette & Don Stobaugh
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    • Please Al reconsider!! The country must throw Bush out of the White House. We will work and send money, millions of us can supply $$. We believe the American people are doomed if you do not change your mind.
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    • Oklahoma
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    • No
  • Hillary Clinton
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    • Al, after what you did to the democratic party and my chances, you are never to run for political office again. I have told you that I'll destroy any chances you have at fund raising.
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    • Arkansas
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Theresa J. Steed
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    • Please reconsider
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    • Texas
    • Did you vote in the last election?
    • No
  • Tammy Ballard
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    • No