Going South

Al Gore's campaign departs Washington this week for Nashville, Tenn., leaving the power suits for the city where glitter and cowboy boots are always in style. Shrewd politics. Here's what the campaign gains from the move from 2131 K Street, Washington, to 1800 Church Street, Nashville:

ADVANTAGE Comparable power-lunch options:

WASHINGTON The Palm, Capital Grille

NASHVILLE Sunset Grill, Capitol Grille [ADVANTAGE] Gore-friendly media:

[WASHINGTON] Washington Post anti-Gore headlines in September: 11

[NASHVILLE] Tennessean anti-Gore headlines in September: 1

[ADVANTAGE] At time of move announcement, a more winning NFL team:

[WASHINGTON] The Redskins were second in their division

[NASHVILLE] The Titans were...

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