Gore's Concession Speech

[nikki25]

I thought that Gore's speech was a gracious end to a tumultous, yet telling election process. He was diplomatic, and appeared as a statesman. I also thought that he left the door open for another run in four years.

What did you think? Did you think that Gore's speech was effective, weak, or are you lukewarm about it. What do you think about another run in four years?

Looking forward to your comments.


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[Poplife]

I thought he was very gracious even though I was worried he was going to burst into tears when he first came out. Gore's speach gets the thumbs up from me because he acted the part of the true gentleman without being cheezy.

[soror6]

I really liked Gore's speech, he seemed more relaxed and sincere than he had been in months. Maybe that is because the pressure is officially off. I wish he would have been this comfortable over the last year.....he probably would have won!

[exquizit]

I think he did a great job. If he would have done it any differently, he would have ruined any chances of being elected next term. Through everything that's happened, even democrats began to get weary of the struggle. I respect him for standing firm in his beliefs and I respect him for being a bigger man than I give Bush credit for being.

I hope he uses the next 4 years to strengthen his chances for the next election.

[AKAtude]

I agree that he did a great job. He was gracious and a true statesman. The speech really reflected the true Al Gore. I believe that he would have made a much better president than Bush. Did anyone else hear the chants once Gore left the building?! GORE IN FOUR!!!!!!!!

[PositivelyAKA]

Gore Gore he's our man, lol. Yeah his speech was tight i'm proud of his attitude, and remember the best man does not always win and that's all folks. Gore in 2004 baby!

[mojo]

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND THE BEST MAN HAS WON.

I think is Gore would not have caused such controversy he would have won in 2004. Luckily for the country he is a sore loser. He has blown his chances for that.

[Inquisitive]

Originally posted by mojo:
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND THE BEST MAN HAS WON.

I think is Gore would not have caused such controversy he would have won in 2004. Luckily for the country he is a sore loser. He has blown his chances for that.

The people have spoken? Let's not forget the voices that weren't heard due to thousands of voters who were either turned away from precincts or ballots that were not counted honey!



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[AKAtude]

The courts have spoken, not the people and it was a race against time that could not be won. Al Gore won the popular vote, and I'm anxiously anticipating the recount that journalists and political activists are determined to follow through on.

[Sweetsista]

Originally posted by mojo:
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND THE BEST MAN HAS WON.

I think is Gore would not have caused such controversy he would have won in 2004. Luckily for the country he is a sore loser. He has blown his chances for that.

Uhhhh... The "PEOPLE" have spoken?? Gore WON the popular vote with 337,576 votes (and most likely more than that if all of the recounts had went through). And if I'm not mistaken, the Florida Supreme Court is NOT a representation of the "people". I think you need to get your facts straight...

[mojo]

You need to check your history. this is not the firtst time someone has won the popular vote and not become president. Do you know how the country works. ELECTORAL VOTES WIN THE ELECTION.

The people have, in fact spoken.

[Sweetsista]

Originally posted by mojo:
You need to check your history. this is not the firtst time someone has won the popular vote and not become president. Do you know how the country works. ELECTORAL VOTES WIN THE ELECTION.

The people have, in fact spoken.

I'm sorry, but I most definitely DO NOT need to "check my history", and to answer your question, yes, I do know how the country works. Why don't you ask yourself the same question?

You're right, this was not the first time that someone has won the popular vote and not become president. The first time was in 1888 when Harrison won against Cleveland. And yes, "ELECTORAL VOTES WIN THE ELECTION"...That is common knowledge and is all fine and good... The issue that needs to be addressed is whether or not the electoral college system still serves its intended purpose in the 21st century.

The Electoral College was a brilliant 18th century device that cleverly solved 18th century problems. We are no longer in the 18th century, and the Electoral College needs to be reevaluated!

I don't feel that the EC should be entirely abolished. It should however, be adjusted by a constitutional ammendment so that it conforms to our society today. Yes, we need to be careful about constitutional ammendments, especially when the EC has worked reasonably well in the past. But a car with a defective air bag might seem to run quite well until there is a collision. Should a prudent owner wait until after the collision to fix the flaw? Of course not. The time to act is before the accident. In my opinion, President Bush's election to office was an accident, and hopefully America will not have acquired too much "damage" within the next four years. It is my hope that America will prevail as it has in the past.

Over the last 200 years, there have been more proposals in Congress (over 700) for Constitutional amendments changing the Electoral College than on any other subject. Another one is almost certainly on the way and hopefully the Electoral College will finally be changed to ensure that American democracy is preserved.



[This message has been edited by Sweetsista (edited December 18, 2000).]

[mojo]

Sweetsista,

That I will agree with.