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| The son of Albert Gore Sr. (the three-term New Deal senator from Tennessee), Al Gore claimed that his experience in Vietnam, his father's Senate election loss, and the incendiary administration of Richard Nixon discouraged him from entering politics. Despite the fact that he and his father opposed the war, Gore went to Vietnam where he served as an Army reporter for the 20th Engineering Battalion. Upon his return, he worked for the Tennessean, a Nashville newspaper that had re-printed his army newspaper reports while he was still on his tour of duty. As an investigative reporter he uncovered evidence that led to the conviction of local politicians on bribery and corruption charges. A stint as a homebuilder and time at the Vanderbilt divinity school followed - but when a seat for the House of Representatives opened in Tennessee's 4th district, Gore went for it.<br /> | The son of Albert Gore Sr. (the three-term New Deal senator from Tennessee), Al Gore claimed that his experience in Vietnam, his father's Senate election loss, and the incendiary administration of Richard Nixon discouraged him from entering politics. Despite the fact that he and his father opposed the war, Gore went to Vietnam where he served as an Army reporter for the 20th Engineering Battalion. Upon his return, he worked for the Tennessean, a Nashville newspaper that had re-printed his army newspaper reports while he was still on his tour of duty. As an investigative reporter he uncovered evidence that led to the conviction of local politicians on bribery and corruption charges. A stint as a homebuilder and time at the Vanderbilt divinity school followed - but when a seat for the House of Representatives opened in Tennessee's 4th district, Gore went for it.<br /> | ||
| In his first election, Gore ran on a platform of taxing the rich, creating more government jobs, and preserving the Tennessee Valley Authority from business interests. With a natural political prowess and a split vote among more right wing candidates, Gore won the election by a healthy margin and easily held it until he set his sights higher. In 1984, a Senate seat opened in Tennessee and Gore captured it campaigning as, he says, a raging moderate. As Senator, he tackled health and environmental issues, which his critics contend were always sure to grab the most media attention. Gore himself maintained that he was naturally drawn to problems that could be solved with the proper legislation, which in part explains why he tackled arms control. <br /> | In his first election, Gore ran on a platform of taxing the rich, creating more government jobs, and preserving the Tennessee Valley Authority from business interests. With a natural political prowess and a split vote among more right wing candidates, Gore won the election by a healthy margin and easily held it until he set his sights higher. In 1984, a Senate seat opened in Tennessee and Gore captured it campaigning as, he says, a raging moderate. As Senator, he tackled health and environmental issues, which his critics contend were always sure to grab the most media attention. Gore himself maintained that he was naturally drawn to problems that could be solved with the proper legislation, which in part explains why he tackled arms control. <br /> | ||
| - | Through assiduous research, Gore fashioned himself into a sort of arms expert, or so he was hailed when he revealed what came to be called the Gore Plan for eliminating weapons that de-stabilized the détente of the mid-1980s. While presidents Reagan and Bush negotiated the end of the Cold War with the USSR, Gore is seen to have played an important role in the Senate, backing détente and the modernization of U.S. forces while arms reduction talks proceeded. <br /> | + | Through assiduous research, Gore fashioned himself into a sort of arms expert, or so he was hailed when he revealed what came to be called the Gore Plan for eliminating weapons that de-stabilized the dé´¥nte of the mid-1980s. While presidents Reagan and Bush negotiated the end of the Cold War with the USSR, Gore is seen to have played an important role in the Senate, backing dé´¥nte and the modernization of U.S. forces while arms reduction talks proceeded. <br /> |
| By 1988, Gore was ready to throw his hat into the ring for the Democratic presidential nomination. While he failed to win the nomination, he gained national attention. In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton chose Gore as his running mate. Since their victory in 1992 and re-election in 1996, Gore has been one of the most active vice presidents in recent history. He has focussed his attention on environmental issues (such as alternate fuel development), cutting government spending and waste, increasing federal government efficiency, and promoting new technologies, particularly the Internet. <br /> | By 1988, Gore was ready to throw his hat into the ring for the Democratic presidential nomination. While he failed to win the nomination, he gained national attention. In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton chose Gore as his running mate. Since their victory in 1992 and re-election in 1996, Gore has been one of the most active vice presidents in recent history. He has focussed his attention on environmental issues (such as alternate fuel development), cutting government spending and waste, increasing federal government efficiency, and promoting new technologies, particularly the Internet. <br /> | ||
| With the exception of allegations that he solicited campaign contributions while in his office, Gore has for the most part kept clear of the controversies that have followed President Clinton since his election. Having formally announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination for 2000, Gore has quickly established himself as the front runner. Recognizing the need to step out of the President's shadow, Gore has made efforts to "become his own man" and distance himself from President Clinton on political issues, but especially from the controversies of the Clinton Administration. In several instances Gore, a religious man, has publicly condemned President Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky. <br /> | With the exception of allegations that he solicited campaign contributions while in his office, Gore has for the most part kept clear of the controversies that have followed President Clinton since his election. Having formally announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination for 2000, Gore has quickly established himself as the front runner. Recognizing the need to step out of the President's shadow, Gore has made efforts to "become his own man" and distance himself from President Clinton on political issues, but especially from the controversies of the Clinton Administration. In several instances Gore, a religious man, has publicly condemned President Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky. <br /> | ||
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| (11/1996) Re-elected vice president. | (11/1996) Re-elected vice president. | ||
| <b>Affiliations</b> | <b>Affiliations</b> | ||
| - | "Jaycees, American Legion, VFW, Farm Bureau. Serves as an advisor to President Clinton, a Cabinet member, President of the U.S. Senate, and a member of the National Security Council. Co-chairs the Gore-Chernomyrdin Commission on Energy and Space Cooperation, the U.S.-South Africa Bi-national Commission, the U.S.-Egyptian Partnership for Economic Growth and Development, the US-Kazakhstan Joint Commission, and the US-Ukraine Bilateral Commission." | + | "Jaycees, American Legion, VFW, Farm Bureau. Serves as an advisor to President Clinton, a Cabinet member, President of the U.S. Senate, and a member of the National Security Council. Co-chairs the Gore-Chernomyrdin Commission on Energy and Space Cooperation, the U.S.-South Africa Bi-national Commission, the U.S.-Egyptian Partnership for Economic Growth and Development, the US-Kazakhstan Joint Commission, and the US-Ukraine Bilateral Commission."I think Al Gore has changed alot in America. He has shown great leadership and has helped alot of people. |
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