It looks to be official. Word from Al Gore’s office is: stop ballot initiatives.
Dear AFG Steering Committee Members:
We have received a communication from a member of Al Gore’s staff discouraging our efforts to put Al Gore’s name on any primary ballots. This includes California, New York, Massachusetts, and the write-in effort in New Hampshire, as well as any other states that are working to get him on the ballot. Accordingly, effective immediately, we are recommending that all groups cease their signature collection and related fund-raising activities.
AlGore.org
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+ at 7:05 am
So is this really it for the DraftGore effort? I’m so sorry if it’s true. I don’t know who I will support in 2008. Maybe Kucinich? Maybe no one. A number of my progressive friends say they will wait until 2012 to become activists again. They are put off by the three top tier candidates and would prefer to just remain on the sidelines. I can’t blame them.
+ at 7:32 am
I got an email on this last night. Indeed, it’s a very sad turn of events. Gore is clearly not interested at this moment in running for president.
It’s a shame because the Democrats are now left with you-know-who. I can’t even write her name.
+ at 9:12 am
I agree. A truly heartwrenching turn of events.
Where do we turn now? I’m not fond of any of the front runners and the clock is ticking.
+ at 9:51 am
I was afraid of this.
So now we’re left with Hillary, Obama, Edwards and possibly Kucinich? I can’t say I’m excited by any of them. Especially, Hillary.
+ at 6:38 pm
Rumors that the “Write-In” campaign for Al Gore in the New Hampshire Primary is cancelled are grossly false.
The Gore Write In campaign is ramping up its efforts and is seeking active volunteers with open checkbooks.
Donations: http://www.actblue.com/page/draftgorenh
Volunteers: volunteer@DraftGoreNH.com
–Farrell S. Seiler, Write In Coordinator
Draft Gore New Hampshire
farrell@DraftGoreNH.com
+ at 9:17 pm
Farrell S. Seiler,
Thank you for the correction and the update.
The source of the story I published was a DKos diary entry that cited an announcement from the staff at AlGore.org.
Again, thank you for posting and providing this information.
Christopher, publisher
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