Free Republic

Tipper Gore to Speak at American   The American University Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Kennedy Political Union invite AU Alums to an evening with Tipper Gore in Bender Arena. Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore, is a well-known child advocate and actively involved with issues related to mental health and homelessness. This event is FREE to American University students and alumni. Monday, 4/8/02 8:15 p.m. Bender Arena, American University Additional Info and Policies   Reserved Seat - $50Reserved seat & entrance to private reception following presentation for one person - $100Reserved seats & entrance...

— WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore, said on Sunday she had decided against launching a bid for the U.S. Senate from Tennessee. "As there is so much important work to be done in Tennessee and across our nation, I have given this possibility serious consideration. It would be such an honor to work for the people of Tennessee. However, I have decided that it is not right for me, right now, to seek to represent them in the United States Senate," Gore said in a statement.Although she never held public office, Tipper Gore...

<p>WASHINGTON (AP) --  Tipper Gore was cutting short a trip to California to return to Tennessee, where she planned to spend the weekend talking with associates about a possible run for the Senate, sources close to her said Friday.</p> <p>The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Mrs. Gore wants to make a decision quickly about whether to seek the seat from Tennessee that her husband, Al Gore, held from 1985 to 1993. One source said a decision should come by the middle of next week.</p>