Conventions

Al Gore's Road to L.A.

Ed. note: On Aug. 9 after the Carthage event, the team headed to an additional event in Stamford, CT. The Aug. 15 Michigan rally took place in Monroe, near Toledo, OH.

August 6, 2000--It has not been the smoothest of campaigns thus far for Vice President Al Gore. His campaign has undergone a number of shake-ups, he has had trouble emerging from the shadow of President Bill Clinton, he trails in national polls, and he faces a challenge on the left from Ralph Nader. The next two weeks provide Gore with the opportunity to clearly present his identity and goals to the American people. He will announce his running mate, do a week-long pre-convention tour, and accept the Democratic party's nomination at the national convention in Los Angeles.

"Going the Distance" Tour

August 8 Tuesday	Nashville, Tennessee Announces running mate
August 9 Wednesday	Carthage, Tennessee Going the Distance for What's Right -- A Hometown Reunion Town meeting and reunion with Gore's family, neighbors and constituents in his hometown.
August 10 Thursday	Atlanta, Georgia Going the Distance on Welfare Reform Rally with Southern governors.
August 11 Friday	Suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Going the Distance for Working Families Rally with working families.
August 12 Saturday	Springdale, Pennsylvania (western PA) Going the Distance on the Environment Rally at the home of Silent Spring author Rachel Carson.
August 13 Sunday	Cleveland, Ohio Going the Distance on Health Care Forum on the importance of children's health at University Hospital.
August 14 Monday	Independence, Missouri Going the Distance for Seniors Forum on Social Security and Medicare with senior citizens.
August 15 Tuesday	Michigan Going the Distance for Working Families Rally with President Clinton and Michigan residents.
August 16 Wednesday	Los Angeles, California Arrives in Los Angeles