Gore Says Democratic Race Will Be Over Before Convention

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Al Gore thinks either Senator Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will be awarded the title of Democratic leader before the convention is held in August.

As ABC News reports, the former U.S. Vice President, Al Gore, believe superdelegates will tip the race to Clinton or Obama before the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

"Even though it has gone on much longer than is normal in the age of primaries and caucuses, nevertheless I think the odds are overwhelming that it will tip rather decisively in one way or the other before the convention even meets," said Gore.

"My purpose is not endorsing a candidate is not elaborate. I'm simply watching and listening to the campaign," he added. "As a delegate to the convention I will cast my vote at the proper time. I haven’t ruled out making an endorsement prior to that time, but I haven’t been moved to do so. . . . I have respect for both candidates, and they both have strengths, and I’m simply listening and watching like a lot of people."

Interestingly, Gore said he believes the superdelegates system "probably should be examined and:

He's confident that the disputed delegations from Florida and Michigan will be seated at the convention, though he didn't say how.

What do you think? Do you think Clinton or Obama will be declared victor before the convention?