I believe it was not. No money changed hands. Since people either paid in advance or sent in checks after the fact, in Gore's mind, these were not fund-raising events. Similarly, a visit from the cable guy must be gratis because no money changes hands until the bill comes at the end of the month. Gore also attended 37 of the 103 so-called coffees held at the White House and Old Executive Office Building.
Some people call that denial.
Schaler nonetheless believes Gore must take responsibility for his actions, no matter how much anxiety that may cause him. If indeed Albert Gore is mentally disordered, he deserves America's prayers more than its votes. Of course, it could be that the veep is not loony but simply lying through his Tennessee teeth. Adding to the suspicion that Gore is dishonest rather than demented is the burgeoning case of the evaporating e-mails. Callahan denies these threats.