Al Gore is probably best known for one of the most dramatic failed quests for the presidency and for bringing climate change debate to its tipping point with his movie, “An Inconvenient Truth.” Though not an official candidate, there is speculation that the Democrats will roll him back out in case any of the current Democratic stars burn out before game time.
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During his time as VP, Gore and then-President Clinton signed into law Goals 2000, a package of lofty education goals ranging from the obvious to impossible, with plenty in between. One highlight that has remained consistent is incentives and accountability—for both teachers and schools. Gore favors high school exit testing, as well as the testing of teachers. He also supports hiring of 100,000 new teachers and has a track record of working to get internet connectivity in every classroom. Gore does not believe in school vouchers, claming that they cost just as much and still retain federal government involvement.