Al Gore following the Nixon Model for success?

Published on March 2, 2006 By Moderateman In US Domestic

http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0223-23.htm

There are just to many commonalities between Al Gore and Richard Nixon to not compare.

Both lost very close elections, both sat out the following elections, yet stumped tirelessly for other candidates.

Nixon Proclaimed he was not going to run for President, {he did and won}

Gore has stated he will not seek the presidential candidacy again. hmmm

Gore is the one person in the Democratic party that can rumble with Hillary Clinton and win, Gore has been fervently anti-war from the beginning, Hillary has not.

Gore can grab most of the Democratic base away from Hillary.

This next election should be interesting to watch.

Comments (Page 1)

bakerstreet

on Mar 02, 2006

I don't think so. Gore couldn't win based upon his behavior since his election. I think in the minds of Dems they'd see Hillary as having a chance and Gore as being a hopeless cause. He can't keep his mouth shut. He's like Dean now.

I don't even know if Hillary is going to run in 2008. I think she has made up her mind that she WILL be President. I think that waiting four more years wouldn't be that big of a deal to her. I used to think differently, but her behavior of late speaks otherwise.

Jay Walker

on Mar 02, 2006

Here's something not talked about often politically, and that is how to "Raise the Median" - as you can see in the article over here: //bigpicture.typepad.com/comments/2006/03/the_merely_rich.html the richest 10% in America own 70% of it's wealth, and the top 25% own 87% of it. That leaves just 13% for the bottom 75%. Unreal!!

I sometimes wonder if it's not that type of huge disparity that fuels social revolutions - it seems unsustainable to me - the 75% after a while, begin to wonder "Why Not?" a revolution.

Why Not?

JW

Moderateman

on Mar 02, 2006

Reply By: BakerStreetPosted: Thursday, March 02, 2006I don't think so. Gore couldn't win based upon his behavior since his election. I think in the minds of Dems they'd see Hillary as having a chance and Gore as being a hopeless cause. He can't keep his mouth shut. He's like Dean now.

not win an election, as much as win the nomination.

Moderateman

on Mar 02, 2006

Reply By: Jay Walker(Anonymous User)Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2006Here's something not talked about often politically, and that is how to "Raise the Median" - as you can see in the article over here: //bigpicture.typepad.com/comments/2006/03/the_merely_rich.html the richest 10% in America own 70% of it's wealth, and the top 25% own 87% of it. That leaves just 13% for the bottom 75%. Unreal!!I sometimes wonder if it's not that type of huge disparity that fuels social revolutions - it seems unsustainable to me - the 75% after a while, begin to wonder "Why Not?" a revolution.Why Not?

I will See if I can gather some info about this.

Revolution? if that was going to happen here it would have happened in the early 70's with 1.5 million disaffected combat vets.

bakerstreet

on Mar 02, 2006

I think they are seeing the error of their ways, though. I think they picked Kerry with the attitude you describe. People like Soros aren't going to open their bank accounts to them if they try that again. This time they have to pick someone that is going to win, or they are doomed. The evil overlords are getting disgusted, and if enough of them banded together, they much just have a chance making their own third party.

ParaTed2k

on Mar 02, 2006

You forget though, the only qualification the DNC is looking for with the next Presidential election is "Who can beat Bush?" ;~D

Moderateman

on Mar 02, 2006

Reply By: BakerStreetPosted: Thursday, March 02, 2006I think they are seeing the error of their ways, though. I think they picked Kerry with the attitude you describe. People like Soros aren't going to open their bank accounts to them if they try that again. This time they have to pick someone that is going to win, or they are doomed. The evil overlords are getting disgusted, and if enough of them banded together, they much just have a chance making their own third party.

Gore can pull money and votes just on his anti-war stance.

Maybe the evil moveon crowd should spend money, clone JFK and try again. heh

Moderateman

on Mar 02, 2006

Reply By: ParaTed2kPosted: Thursday, March 02, 2006You forget though, the only qualification the DNC is looking for with the next Presidential election is "Who can beat Bush?" ;~D

Look to 8 years from next election, they can try to beat jeb Bush.

breathe col breathe.

thatoneguyinslc

on Mar 02, 2006

The Democratic Party will be looking for a more moderate candidate for the 2008 election. I think that pretty much cancels Hillary out. Al on the other hand? Most likely he will sit out.

My bet is on someone like a Mark Warner.

Jeb has no legitimate shot.

Moderateman

on Mar 02, 2006

Reply By: thatoneguyinslcPosted: Thursday, March 02, 2006The Democratic Party will be looking for a more moderate candidate for the 2008 election. I think that pretty much cancels Hillary out. Al on the other hand? Most likely he will sit out.My bet is on someone like a Mark Warner.Jeb has no legitimate shot.

I do not believe that a moderate democrat can win enough support to take it to a race.

Jeb 10 years from now has no shot? wow, can you forsee the future? If so give me winning lotto numbers. heh

davad70

on Mar 03, 2006

I do not believe that a moderate democrat can win enough support to take it to a race.

I think you're wrong, but when 08 rolls around, any Dem who has a legitimate shot will be labeled as a "far left-winger" by conservatives. If someone like Warner or Bayh, who are both very moderate, gain momentum, you will see.

Dr Guy

on Mar 03, 2006

Mwuahahahahaa! Then you will get what we had! I should say that I would not wish that on you, but if America Elects him, it is their fault! Bwuhahahahaha

Dr Guy

on Mar 03, 2006

It is not the conservatives that label that matter, it is the democrat base. And I think they showed in 04 and since (Daily Kos, Code Pink anyone?) that they will not tolerate moderation on any candidate. Lieberman was the strongest candidate and the base tossed him aside like rotten potatoes. Even Gebhardt was too conservative, even tho he has tacked far to the left.

Dont worry about what the conservatives think, as that is not going to impact who gets the nomination. Worry about what the kook fringe thinks because they seem to be pulling the strings.

Moderateman

on Mar 03, 2006

Reply By: davad70Posted: Friday, March 03, 2006I do not believe that a moderate democrat can win enough support to take it to a race.I think you're wrong, but when 08 rolls around, any Dem who has a legitimate shot will be labeled as a "far left-winger" by conservatives. If someone like Warner or Bayh, who are both very moderate, gain momentum, you will see.

Like I said it will be interesting.

davad70

on Mar 03, 2006

I realize that what conservatives think doesn't affect who gets the nomination, I was referring to how they will be labeled when the time comes.

They do a straw poll every month at Kos. The latest one;

Link

I really don't think Feingold, Clark, or Warner are "kooky left fringe".

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