I’m not sure of that; I think he can be pushed over the edge into a public meltdown easily by his deep need to save the planet and the rest of us.
He literally runs from the room if you tell him that there is a climate scientist coming, that’s what he did in his Senate hearing on global warming. That’s pretty exploitable in a campaign.
I found it interesting the responses to my opinion on this were about 50-50, from I'm 'hallucinating' on one side to he would be the favorite to win the election on the other.
I know he has acted unhinged on a variety of topics since losing the last time, but he may have just been indulging himself as he obviously loves the sound of his own voice, and regardless of what we think about global warming or his histrionics defending his position, most of the public is taking his side right now.
He is an astute politician and very good campaigner as he proved last time out, and I think his demeanor will be very different if he does run again. Right now he is campaigning for superstar status and a Nobel prize. He would adjust his style if running for president. He will not be easily exploited or manipulated.
As to being a loser, the dems don't have anyone else. I always thought that if Gore did not run Edwards would get the nomination but he has made a lot of mistakes and this latest incident in the UK following on his view that the WOT is a 'bumper sticker' will hurt him. Hillary is both unlikeable (I have been saying for 18 months she is too unlikeable to be the nominee) and comes across as insincere so she would have a tough time winning and the dem back-room boys now know it. Obama - forgetaboutit.