AP
June 17, 2008
FLINT, Mich. - Al Gore announced his endorsement of Barack Obama yesterday and promised to help the Democrat achieve what eluded him - the presidency.
In a letter to be e-mailed to Obama supporters, the former vice president and Nobel Prize-winner wrote, "From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected president of the United States."
Gore also asked for donations to help fund Obama's effort - the first time he's asked readers of AlGore.com to contribute to a campaign.
