There are a lot of good reasons to push Al Gore into the '08 race. This diary is meant to check the pulse of the DKOS community about who we would like to see as Al Gore's running mate. Lots of choices - quick rundown and chance to vote after the break.
Hillary - Going to be running, and will have a loyal following (and a motivated opposition) if Al Gore beats her in the primary, having her as VP would capture her popularity, and probably wouldn't motivate the anti-Hillary faction nearly as much as if she were the presidential candidate. Also a good way to get Bill Clinton back in the White House on a regular basis. Those who are not ready for to vote for a woman president might have a much easier time voting for a woman VP.
General Wesley Clark - top notch security credentials, easily credible as a guy who could help Iraq be as small a disaster as possible. As VP the political inexperience seems less problematic, as everyone would assume foreign policy would be his focus.
John Kerry - may well be stuck in Iraq joke-land, but perhaps the wingers made such a big deal in part to dent his ambitions for 2008 (the wingers obviously wanted the distraction in the days before the '06 voting). I think he would have done fine, but suspect others are, as I am, unenthused.
Tom Vilsack - may well parlay Iowa connections to a strong primary start and enough recognition to be a VP contender. Strong education policy credentials, which is a good VP portfolio.
John Edwards - stellar speechmaking, and telegenic as hell. Not very strong on security, but great on issues of domestic policy - particularly fair trade, racial and class divisions - which are also great VP portfolio issues
Russ Feingold - Great integrity, strong anti-corruption credentials. Seen as so liberal that he'd shield Al Gore from that right wing critique.
Bill Richardson - Would help to bring the South West and Mountain states, and would be the first Hispanic in the office.
Barack Obama - Wildly popular recently, perhaps too young to be a realistic candidate for President, but brings so much energy to the ticket that he seems a top contender for VP
Mark Warner - could probably carry Virginia's 13 electoral votes. Popular governor. Credible and often discussed as running.
Somebody else - say who in comments, and make your case.