We know that many Kossacks favor Al Gore for President in 2008. (Links too numerous to mention. You know who you are.)
We know that Al is running strongly in polls despite not being a candidate.
We know that Al has put himself in a great position to make a strong run in 2008. (link and link)
Now there is some new and tantalizing evidence from the Washington Times that another key piece of the puzzle for a possible Gore draft and eventual candidacy will be available if needed.
Of the 25 major players who helped raise at least $100,000 for Mr. Gore for the 2000 campaign, at least 12 have not donated or publicly committed to a candidate.
For example,
New Jersey state Sen. Raymond Lesniak, one of the major fundraisers in 2000, thinks Mr. Gore is the one candidate who can restore America's standing abroad.
"A perfect storm is brewing that could sweep Al Gore back into the race," Mr. Lesniak said. "There is no one emerging from the field of Democrats. ... That sets it up beautifully for Al Gore."
The undecided financial heavyweights remain loyal to the former vice president and represent a growing group who think he should run and that he would win.
Not only are there 12 fund raisers who are still uncommitted, some of those who have donated to current candidates may still consider Gore their #1.
Some of the Gore fundraisers have opted to help other Democrats, especially Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois. But several, especially those in Mr. Gore's home state of Tennessee, are open to his potential candidacy.
Next question: Do any of these fundraisers feel strongly enough about Gore running in 2008 to support the Draft Gore movement? A strong Gore draft could only help his candidacy if he gets in the race.