Al Gore announced his support for President Barack Obama June 16, 2008. The initial announcement was made via e-mail to his supporters, followed up by joint appearance with Obama in Detroit, Michigan, at 8:30 p.m.

"Looking back over the last eight years, I can tell you that we have already learned one important fact since the year 2000: Take it from me, elections matter. If you think the next appointments to the Supreme Court are important, you know that elections matter."—Al GoreNew York Times: Gore Endorses Obama as a Solver of Problems] (June 16, 2008)

"For America to lead the world through the dangers we’re facing, to seize the opportunities before us, we’ve got to have new leadership. Not only a new president, but new policies. Not only a new head of state, but a new vision for America’s future."—Al GoreThe New York Times: Gore Endorses Obama as a Solver of Problems] (June 16, 2008)

"From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected President of the United States."—Al GoreThe New York Times: Gore to Appear with Obama] (June 16, 2008)

"I’ve never asked members of AlGore.com to contribute to a political campaign before, but this moment and this election are too important to let pass without taking action."—Al GoreThe New York Times: Gore to Appear with Obama] (June 16, 2008)

"Barack Obama is clearly the candidate best able to solve these problems and bring change to America."—Al GoreThe New York Times: Gore to Appear with Obama] (June 16, 2008)