OK, so let's assume Slick Willie's little peccadillo (no, not the little one in his crotch) finally and deservedly gets him booted out of office. Which leaves us with President Al "Who was that guy?" Gore.

Is there anyone besides Tipper who knows his politics? OK, he's been pushing the Internet for a few years now; I've also heard he's some sort of treehugger. I've seen him in about three soundbites since Clinton took office. Talk about the Great Unknown...this guy is the running-mate that George Bush would've wanted; the Stealth Veep. Not like Quayle, who seemed to spend his media time committing gaffes and faux pas; Quayle did give Murphy Brown a ratings boost, at least, even if he looked idiotic doing it.

Gore stands on the podium behind Clinton and tries to look serious...and almost never says a thing. The only time he seems to talk is when he's alone at the podium, and not much even then. I know, Vice Presidents are supposed to have just about the cushiest, low-visibility job in America, but people should start getting to know Al intimately. Odds seem pretty good that they'll be calling him Mr. President relatively soon.

Not that Gore could really do much damage to the country if Clinton is impeached; he'll be a lame duck President and pretty clearly won't get elected in 2000. Except, of course, for the ever-popular Presidential pardon...

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