WASHINGTON
A GROUP of self-styled "grass-roots Democrats" sent a full-page open letter to Al Gore in the New York Times, begging the former vice president to enter the US presidential race.
Draftgore's advert, which says 136,000 people have signed an online petition, was published yesterday, two days before this year's Nobel Peace Prize is expected to be announced. Gore has been nominated for the prize because of his campaign highlighting global warming.
"America and the Earth need a hero right now - someone who will transcend politics as usual and bring real hope to our country and to the world," Draftgore's letter said.
"All we're trying to do is persuade him that it's a moral imperative for him to be a candidate," said Monica Friedlander, founder of Draftgore.com.
Although Gore has said he has no intention of becoming a candidate, several groups are trying to persuade him to enter the race. His spokeswoman said he appreciated the sentiment but had no intention of running.-AP
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