Monday 16 June 2008
by Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times
Flint, Michigan – Former Vice President Al Gore will appear in Detroit tonight for his debut campaign appearance with
Senator Barack Obama, extending an endorsement and urging all Democrats to rally behind the party's fall ticket.
"A few hours from now I will step on stage in Detroit, Michigan to announce my support for Senator Barack Obama," Mr.
Gore said in an e-mail sent to his supporters. "From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make
sure he is elected President of the United States."
Throughout the long Democratic primary, Mr. Gore talked frequently to Mr. Obama. But tonight's rally at the Joe Louis
Arena in downtown Detroit marks the first time they will appear together on the same stage. The endorsement was
announced – on Mr. Gore's terms – to supporters on his vast e-mail list.
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