The American Spectator

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Al Gore 's version of summer camp, a dweeby gathering called the Democratic Summer Academy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Gore's PAC is underwriting the week-long affair, which is being billed as a boot camp for young politicos looking to learn how to run and win Democratic campaigns. The setting places 40 or so future foot soldiers for the Democratic Party in the hands of Gore, ace political strategist and analyst. Take his heartfelt opening comments to the young, impressionable minds: "We have to win the elections less than 100 days from now. They [Republicans] have a radical agenda," Gore told the kids. "We [Democrats] need to keep the Senate. We need to take the House of Representatives." /p>

Next he rolled out a radical blueprint for future Democratic success: "Then, two years after that we will take back the White House and start over with a fresh administration."

"Mr. Gore was always known for his revolutionary thinking, you know, outside the box and all that," says an amused Republican National Committee strategist. "Those kids are getting a real education."

After breaking down the next two elections Gore turned his attention to the economy. He told the campers that the U.S. economy was in the "doldrums." But he had a plan. "If given the chance," Gore said. "I'd tell the administration, 'Scrap your economic plan and start from scratch.'" No word yet on whether the Bush White House has put up a white flag.

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