Gore in '08?

There is constant speculation. I truly hope he doesn't enter the race. Gore had his chance and despite my affection for him, his policies, and his character - he botched an easily winnable election that turned out to be the botch heard 'round the world. No second chances for that big a botch.

That said, if he does run, I hope that it only serves to torpedo Hillary. In a larger sense, that's the role I want him to play in this momentous election season. If he were to back Obama or Edwards - strategically it would be best to do this the week before Iowa - then Hillary will be destroyed and the people would rejoice.

Then president Edwards/Obama can appoint him to the Supreme Court to replace Stevens.