A Convenient and Powerful Truth

Al Gore gave an amazing speech tonight in Detroit endorsing Senator Obama for President. While I was around during the buildup to the 2000 election, all I really remember thinking about the two candidates was, "Wow, this George Bush guy doesn't sound or seem that smart, but Al Gore appears to have a good head on his shoulders even if he is a little boring." I now see that that assessment was at least partially correct. This man has great oratorical skills and is able to hold an audience's attention and adjust his speech and mannerisms to their cues. I wonder what our country would be like if he had won the Supreme Court battle?