THE JOURNAL & TOPICS NEWSPAPERS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008

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Gore-Obama

Editor, Journal:

How is this for a possible political scenario? This was mentioned to me by both a prominent local Democrat and the editor of a Chicago upscale urban weekly newspaper.The Democratic National Convention is deadlocked over the selection of their party's presidential candidate. At the urging of party leaders, former Vice President Al Gore accepts the nomination. In turn he selects Senator Barack Obama (IL) as his vice presidential running mate.

Gore has received favorable world-wide publicity due to his Nobel Peace Prize. Since he has not only served as Vice President but U.S. Senator as well, he certainly has the experience for the job. Since he is a southerner, he would receive that region's support. Obama, because of his race, would energize the black vote which traditionally votes Democratic. His youth might encourage many young voters to the polls and cast Democratic votes. He would bring fresh new ideals to the Gore administration. His experience as Vice President could aid him if he decided to run for President in years to come.

Both Gore and Obama are not ultra-conservatives. They would not only attract independents but possibly moderate voters as well, if the latter's party nominated an ultra-conservative for President.

Stranger things have happened in politics. Or as a network TV anchorperson recently said, "In politics anything is possible."

Wayne Serbin, Des Plaines