Guide Note

Al Gore announced his support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama June 16, 2008. The initial announcement was made via e-mail to his supporters, followed up by joint appearance with Obama in Detroit, Michigan, at 8:30 p.m.

Fast Facts

1. Marks first request to Gore supporters to back a political campaign
2. Broadcast live on BarackObama.com
3. Announced on June 16, 2008
4. E-mail sent to Gore supporters
5. Requested contributions for the Barack Obama campaign

"Looking back over the last eight years, I can tell you that we have already learned one important fact since the year 2000: Take it from me, elections matter. If you think the next appointments to the Supreme Court are important, you know that elections matter."—Al Gore¹

"For America to lead the world through the dangers we’re facing, to seize the opportunities before us, we’ve got to have new leadership. Not only a new president, but new policies. Not only a new head of state, but a new vision for America’s future."—Al Gore²

"From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected President of the United States."—Al Gore¹

"I’ve never asked members of AlGore.com to contribute to a political campaign before, but this moment and this election are too important to let pass without taking action."—Al Gore¹

"Barack Obama is clearly the candidate best able to solve these problems and bring change to America."—Al Gore¹