  On the contrary, the conservative media hasn't ignored Al Gore. Because he spoke passionately and called for resignations of top Bush staff and Bush's impeachment, he is being portrayed in the media as "unhinged" and dangerously close to a breakdown. I strayed into a conservative blog this evening, where people were suggesting that the best campaign ad Bush could run was footage of Gore's speech with a reminder to the public that this was the democrat's idea of a great canidate in 2000.
I saw his speech and said "Where was that guy in 2000?". Not everyone shares my assessment. So, why should someone take a bullet for the party, like Dean or Gore, when the result is being labeled insane? It sure doesn't look like anyone else from the party is coming forward to defend Gore. The vice-presidential hopeful that is by far the most popular with the public is Edwards.
And what is the word that is most often applied to him? Optimistic. That's what people want - A handsome, upbeat guy to look at, to forget about what a train wreck our country is headed for if we continue to be in conflict with the Muslim world. I sure don't want to look at Tom Vilsack for four years. 
