I've read where his parents used to have him perform his little liberal politician act whenever thay had guests. Al would come out and blame Republicans for poisoning the water, killing Social Security and putting 30-weight oil on Tarzan's vine.
He was forced into it and now all that is left is this little brainwashed (I guess they just about washed all of it away) liberal trying to be president.
After Algore Senior's moment had passed, he focused his efforts on crafting his son to be a professional politician