I sensed that probably didn't happen. . . . It wasn't the fact that he wasn't telling the truth, it was the pallid bankruptcy of the lies, all in the service of a picture of himself that wasn't even interesting. He wasn't even an interesting liar. That was the kiss of death for me. Like his fantasy quotient, Gore's aggression levels are well above average.
Politicians attack, but few are uniquely attackers, or attack so readily.
When pressed, Gore's first resort is to class and race warfare. The carnivorous metaphors come almost unbidden. It was almost comical when Democrats began complaining on November 22 that Republicans had intimidated the canvassing board of Dade County. Yes, there were angry Republicans in suits and ties, brandishing Sore Loserman posters. But this came after two weeks of provocation.