I didn't watch Al Gore's announcement that he wouldn't run for President in 2004, so I have to ask those who did: Did Gore ever say that he would not run for VICE-President in 2004? If not, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he were someone's running mate then and/or in 2008.

On the other hand, if he has decided not to seek either the Presidency or the Vice-Presidency, I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in a Cabinet post or in some other sort of office appointed by a Democratic President in future. One way or another, he'll be back in DC, I think!