Al Gore's American Life

Al Gore Vice President 2000 Election Tipper Gore
Callie Shell / Aurora for TIME

Elder Statesman
The Gores speak to winning and losing Democrats on election night 2002. Gore talks to Lincoln Davis of Tennessee, a winner, while Tipper consoles Jeanne Shaheen, of New Hampshire.

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