I found the way the republicans look at Al Gore potentially entering the race for President as very interesting look at the election as a whole. if you look at the results below what do they tell you.
- (Asked of a half sample) Would you like to see Al Gore run for president in 2008, or not?
BASED ON --502-- NATIONAL ADULTS IN FORM B
Yes, would No, would not No opinion
2007 Oct 12-14 ^ 41 54 5
(Republicans) 24 73 3
(Independents) 43 55 2
(Democrats) 48 43 8
73% of Republicans asked would not want to see Mr. Gore run for President why is that. Is that they think they can beat Hillary so why risk losing her as the candidate or is it that they are scared of Al.
I think it is the ladder they are a little afraid of the profile and backing that Al Gore can bring to the race. And they know that if he enter the race they do not have a shot (w/o cheating of course) of keeping the White House.
Now I think Hillary can be a strong candidate and she can win in the general election but I think our changes improve greatly if Al would enter the race.
What do you think?