In March of this year, Democracy for America conducted its first pulse poll.  Not surprisingly, Obama and Edwards split the vote, each finishing in the upper 20s.  Who came in third place, however, was the most interesting result of the poll - "Other" finished ahead of the likes of Hillary, Richardson, and Kucinich with 12.4%.  The vast majority of those votes I'm told were for Al Gore, but we all know that number is not a true representation of how many DFA members support a Gore candidacy, so Draft Gore organizers have started a petition to get him listed on the poll ballot alongside the other candidates.

In December of 2003, Al endorsed DFA favorite (and brother of DFAs Jim Dean) Howard Dean for President.  Especially since then, Gore has risen within the progressive community and many have hoped he'll decide to jump into the '08 race, especially with Hillary running away in the polls.  Al Gore has not ruled out a Presidential run and has specifically said that he probably wont under the current circumstances.  When asked under what circumstances he'd run, he replies something to the effect of "I don't know, but I'll know it when I see it."

Folks, it is August of 2007, and in my case, seven months before my state's primary.  Contrary to popular belief here on this site, you do not need to be supporting a candidate as of right now.  Why settle for 2nd best before the most qualified candidate has yet to make up his mind?  Gore has proven himself to be the most visionary leader in the field, was the first candidate right about Iraq, and has single handedly made global warming a national issue and legislative priority.

Including Gore in the DFA poll is but one step in "changing the circumstances."  It's about a much larger project to create a groundswell of support, both on the ground and on the 'net, so that it will be hard for Al to deny us a run.  Ballot drives are being conducted all across the country, including in New Hampshire where polls have shown he would win if he were on the ballot.

So sign the petition and let DFA know that you want to see the your candidate, the best candidate, included in their next pulse poll later this summer.

Please Sign!