I was thinking about this a bit more, and I think might have different take on that picture of Al Gore. Gore says in the article that:
"Actually, one question. The same question Gore's been getting over and over again lately, and to which he always gives the same reply. ''I have no plans to run for president'' is his answer."
Now, of course this doesn't mean anything, but that picture does say "I'm never gonna run again". It's a way saying he not running in very strong terms that anyone with any brains can see. [the opposition will simply use that picture to kill us, it's unsurvivable!].
Now, when first saw the picture, fiqured he or those advising him were on drugs or just stupid/crazy. But perhaps it's more deliberate move and sending this targeted message.
Of course Gore might still run, but with dismal performance of his stupid movie, he might just decide to remain a movie star.