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Gore, Al

Urban legends and Netlore about former U.S. vice-president and presidential candidate Al Gore

A Horse Thief by Another Name: Chadsworth Gore

Email euphemistically summarizes the life and times of 'Chadsworth Gore,' supposedly the great-great uncle of former Vice President Al Gore and a horse thief and train robber to boot (see also: Gunther Gore.

Al Gore Airlifted Katrina Victims out of New Orleans

Email flier credits former vice-president Al Gore with arranging the airlift evacuation of more than 140 hospital patients from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Al Gore's Energy Use Exceeds National Average

Forwarded email accuses global warming crusader Al Gore of hypocrisy because his personal energy consumption far exceeds that of the average American household.

Al Gore's Favorite Bible Verse: John 16:3

According to this forwarded email, presidential candidate Al Gore declared that his favorite Bible verse is John 16:3.

Al Gore vs. Christianity

Alleged quotation from a book written by Al Gore derides Christians as "a blight on the environment."

Prominent Democrats Born 9 Months After Roswell Incident

Forwarded email names several prominent Democrats (including former vice-president Al Gore) supposedly born nine months after the 'Roswell incident' in 1947.

A Tale of Two Houses - Gore vs. Bush

Email flier compares the eco-friendliness of Al Gore's Nashville, Tennessee mansion to that of President George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

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