"Several tags . . . have been attached to me during my political career. One of these is 'maverick,' and if one likes labels, this in some ways is an apt description." - Sen. Albert Gore, Sr., ca. 1972
"I do not want college professors around. They believe in the greatest good for the greatest number, and I do not believe in that." - Prentice Cooper, Gore's unsuccessful opponent in 1958.
Update on Sweetie, the neglected dog
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"The woman with the big white dog took Sweetie," people told me. I couldn't
place her, for no good reason imagining a fluffy dog. But, yes, it's the
woman...
1 hour ago
