Al Gore Skips Convention, Endorses Hillary For President

Former Vice President Al Gore announced Monday he will vote for Hillary Clinton in November.

Gore, who served under President Bill Clinton, is not at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week. But that didn't stop him from tweeting his support for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

I am not able to attend this year’s Democratic convention, but I will be voting for Hillary Clinton. (1/3)

— Al Gore (@algore) July 25, 2016

Given her qualifications and experience -- and given the significant challenges facing our nation and the world, (2/3)

— Al Gore (@algore) July 25, 2016

including, especially, the global climate crisis, I encourage everyone else to do the same. (3/3)

— Al Gore (@algore) July 25, 2016

Politico reported Sunday that Gore would not attend the convention, citing "obligations in Tennessee." What also played a role in his decision to skip Clinton's coronation as presidential nominee, according to that report, is his rocky relationship with the former first lady that is rooted in the first years of the Clinton administration.

Last November, Gore told Politico he would hold off on endorsing a candidate until the party had a nominee.

The first day of the Philadelphia convention has been marred by an email hacking scandal that implied the Democratic party helped Clinton receive more support than her challenger, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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