Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. was Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, during the presidential administration of Bill Clinton.
Although Gore had opted out of running for president (due to the healing process his son was undergoing after a car accident), he accepted the request of Bill Clinton to serve as his running mate for the 1992 United States presidential election on July 10, 1992. Clinton's choice was perceived as unconventional...
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Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. was Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, during the presidential administration of Bill Clinton.
Although Gore had opted out of running for president (due to the healing process his son was undergoing after a car accident), he accepted the request of Bill Clinton to serve as his running mate for the 1992 United States presidential election on July 10, 1992. Clinton's choice was perceived as unconventional (as rather than pick a running mate who would diversify the ticket, Clinton chose a fellow Southerner who was close in age) and was criticized by some. Clinton stated that he chose Gore for his foreign policy experience, work with the environment, and commitment to his family. Known as the Baby Boomer Ticket and the Fortysomething Team, The New York Times noted that if elected, Clinton (who was 45) Gore (who was 44) would be the "youngest team to make it to the White House in the country's history." Theirs was the first ticket since 1972...
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