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
