July 21st 2008
Al Gore Says He and Tipper “Walk the Walk”
Filed under: politics — alli @ 12:44 pm
Al Gore appeared on Meet the Press Sunday morning to talk about everything from his 10-year plan on renewable energy to his own personal energy habits.
Asked whether he would serve as Energy Czar or Vice President, he said, “My own best role is to try to bring about a sea change in public opinion.” Tom Brokaw pushed him, saying there is no more powerful spot than 1600 Pennsylvania, and recalling General Sherman’s famous quote (”If nominated I will not run, and if elected I will not serve”), Gore quipped, “I’ve already been elected and I didn’t serve.”
Asked about his personal lifestyle, Gore said, “I don’t claim to be perfect,” but pointed out that he and Tipper “walk the walk.” They use wind, geothermal, and solar power, and have reduced their gas bill by 90%.
He also said that he is flying commercial more often–in fact, today he’ll be flying Southwest. When asked whether he would support a surcharge for private aviation, the mode of transportation so many of our celeb favorites prefer, Gore said, “Fine by me. Sounds like a good idea.”
Alli is an event planner, social media enthusiast and editor at www.nextgenerationevent.com, which focuses on enviro-conscious and tech-forward events.
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