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To: stockman_scott who wrote (106)	12/2/2006 7:41:40 AM
From: Tom Clarke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

Carter said Al Gore is his first choice Gore is finished...

To: stockman_scott who wrote (106)	12/2/2006 7:54:19 AM
From: ChinuSFO	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

What happens in Iraq in the next 2 years will determine the electability of candidates for President. If Iraq gets botched then McCain's chances are slim. American would then be looking for someone with demonstrated foreign policy experience and Gore's prospect rises. Along with that Hillary's prospect rises also because of her experience during Bill's tenure and her familiarity with world leaders when she met with them as first lady. Guiliani and Obama's prospect increase if Iraq results in a solution acceptable to the Americans. The Americans have indicated their choice in Nov 2006. We know that it was greatly influenced by Iraq and it will continue to dominate their attention during President 2008.

To: stockman_scott who wrote (106)	12/2/2006 11:30:15 AM
From: MJ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

Not clear that Mark Warner has dropped out----that is what is being said now. Another source here in Virginia indicates he is likely to wait until later in 2007 to make a final decision.

To: stockman_scott who wrote (106)	12/2/2006 11:46:50 AM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

Yes Gore seems to be the most "acceptable" now, apart from the wild card of Obama (and who knows how that would work out?). But the question becomes, does Al want to run? I tell you, when I talked to he and two friends of his 11 months ago the answer was no. Has anything changed since then? No sign yet. My impression was that Gore was very happy enjoying life with Tipper and all kinds of interesting friends, having the freedom to travel around delivering the word about Global Warming and making a difference on his own schedule and terms. Remember, President can be an infuriating job, and the process of getting there will take 5 years off your life. Plus, why did Gore concede to easily in Florida? Why did he dump CLinton? Why did he pick Lieberman? Some people say he's more comfortable finishing second, psychologically speaking.