It started out as a whisper, with one or two people asking each other, “Do you think he’ll run?” Gradually, more began to gather. Websites popped up around various themes of “Draft Al Gore in 2008.” Blogsites began drumming the rhythm “Run Al Run.” Then the polls began to show strong trends, still no candidate in sight. More than 150,000 people have signed petitions saying “Please run for president Al.”
Finally, statewide initiatives have started in a handful of smaller states. Today, we are proud to announce the formation of California Draft Gore, a newly formed PAC whose solepurpose is to get Al Gore’s name on the California presidential primary ballot. This is no small undertaking and we do not take it lightly. We need every single Gore supporter to lend a hand and be a part of history. We are organizing in every county and every congressional district in California. We welcome your time and you financial contributions.
There is much to do and little time to do it. The time for action is now. If you have never been involved in anything like this, you are one of us. If you have extensive experience as a campaign volunteer or leader, you are one of us. We represent all walks of life. We come from all across the state. Most of us had never met until we came together for this one cause: to support a man of unequalled qualities and experience. There are so many reasons why Al Gore is right for America.
Time is running out. There are others who we need to reach to help them have their voice be heard. Don’t hesitate. Follow your heart and join in a movement that has grown without a leader leading it, without campaign advisor’s or TV ads. Join a campaign of the people. Commit to these 7 things to convince Al Gore to run for President.
- Sign up as a volunteer -The California movement needs hundreds of people statewide, if you aren’t in California we can get you to the right people. Just leave us your location and email.
- Donate to California Draft Gore . We need every penny, every dollar you can contribute- we are a grassroots citizen based organization.
- Tell five friends to volunteer and / or contribute
- Comment on blogs, if you are a blogger- blog about Gore for president.
- Write a letter to your local paper and other local media about our ballot initiative, and if you’re in another state make sure you tell your local media how enthusiastic you would be if a ballot initiative sprung up in your state.
- Al promotes an informed democracy as the best democracy, turn the channel if more “celebrity fast food” news comes on, and instead inform yourself of the dramatic polling data that shows Al as a front runner without being a candidate or read an Al Gore speech – so you can share information with others. Democracy is building consensus – you are a consensus builder in your community
- Read Al Gore’s “The Assault on Reason“. Let the man himself tell you how important it is for each of us to take action (or actively participate) “to become a part of a new movement to rekindle the true spirit of America.”
I want More I want Al Gore!
Roy is a California Draft Gore campaign coordinator – he can be reached at Roy@california4gore.org
I want to work as volunteer to have people sign petitions.
I’m willing to work as a volunteer to have petitions signed
According to recent polls, Al Gore is ahead in New Hampshire and Michigan. Imagine how the poll numbers will shift when he announces! The feedback I’ve been getting here in MA tells me that when Al Gore announces, people will leave their selected candidate and jump on Gore’s ship. He will surely win the primaries and the general election.
Way to go, California!! Get Al on your ballot and other states will follow! I’ll volunteer here in Minnesota! Good luck to you! He’s our only hope.
I will maintain a first class website promoting the candidacy of Al Gore. Oh, sorry: not “I will” but “I do!”
Germans want Gore: see http://www.algore2008.de
Good luck for all of us
Michael
To: Former Vice President Al Gore
The Office of the Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
From:The Sturtevant-Stuart Family
2114 Carleton St
Berkeley, CA 94704
Mr Vice President,
Just a quick note, a chance to send you our 2 cents, as a downpayment. We understand that there are many saying you won’t and or shouldn’t run, but there’s one really good reason for you to reconsider. The current collection of candidates have not stepped forward and shown that they can lead this country in hard times. They can’t even find the courage to step forward and say torture is bad, and any person who can’t say waterboarding is torture is not fit to serve this country. They can’t say retroactive immunity is bad, and bad for this country. And they can’t say, global warming is here, and I will do everything in my power to turn it around, and to save our country, our way of life, and humanity from it’s effects.
If they won’t, who can we turn to?
Run Al, run…
if you do, we’ll do all we can to support you.
(send Al 2 cents, and a letter, let him know we’ve got his back)
I think I have a pretty good campaign slogan/theme:
Al Gore: America’s Renewable Resource.
Have you seen Al Gore’s request that people unite and show their support for reducing carbon and pressuring our leaders for climate change action? Go to StepItUp2007.org and attend an action in your neighborhood!
We in Maine would like him to run as well.
CAN WE APPEAL TO AL GORE, THE STATESMAN, WHO HAS SHOWN INCREDIBLE WILLINGNESS TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THESE UNITED STATES?
HE HAS SHOWN COURAGE, COMMITMENT AND EXTREME SACRIFICE IN HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE…
MAY WE ASK FOR YET ANOTHER SACRIFICE? PLEASE STEP FORWARD NOW, ALREADY ELECTED PRESIDENT AL GORE!