MSNBC's Chris Matthews reports tonight on "Hardball" that former Vice President Al Gore will not run for President in 2008.
Following is a partial transcript.
Matthews: "The 2008 Presidential campaign will not include Al Gore. I'm reporting tonight that the former Vice President and 2000 Democratic Presidential nominee will not run for President. I've been given this scoop from a perfect source who informed me that the purpose of this disclosure at this time is to end speculation about a campaign that will never occur."
"So, now that Al Gore is out... what does this mean for the likely 2008 battle between Hillary and John Kerry?
But again, just to repeat... I'm reporting that Al Gore will not run for President in 2008."
Reportedly, Matthews got the info from an advisor to Gore, and was told that Gore had approved the announcement.