It's hard to figure where Gore is coming from, until you consider that he's allowing himself to be mis-handled by advisors just as he did in 2000. In 2004, however, his advisors have moved to the left, and as a group actually believe that Dean has the ability to create a resurgence in the party.
Gore has thrown away an enormous amount of credibility. In 1988 he was the most conservative of the so-called "seven dwarfs" seeking the Democratic nomination, and in 2001 broke with the party to cast the deciding Senate vote in favor of the Persian Gulf War.
He used to be my favorite active Democrat, but I must admit that after 9/11, I'm relieved he lost.
I think Gore want to run in 08 against Hillary.
