Gore Doesn't Want To Be "Party Elder"

Posted by Ashish on 05.06.2008

But says he still may endorse...

People keep mentioning Al Gore as one of the possible people who could help resolve the Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton stand off, but he doesn't seem all that interested in doing so.

"I'm not anxious to be playing the role of party elder," he said.

"Even though it has gone on much longer than is normal in the age of primaries and caucuses, nevertheless I think the odds are overwhelming that it will tip rather decisively in one way or the other before the convention even meets," Gore said.

"My purpose is not endorsing a candidate is not elaborate. I'm simply watching and listening to the campaign," he added. "As a delegate to the convention I will cast my vote at the proper time. I haven't ruled out making an endorsement prior to that time, but I haven't been moved to do so. . . . I have respect for both candidates, and they both have strengths, and I'm simply listening and watching like a lot of people."