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Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Gore: 'I'm proud of the transaction'

By Erik Wemple

Al Gore has so many reasons why his sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera was "an easy choice." Does a single one of them withstand scrutiny?

By Erik Wemple | 12:08 PM ET, 01/31/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Al Gore, Current TV

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 01/29/2013

By Erik Wemple

Pressed by Matt Lauer of the "Today" show about selling to an oil-based country, Gore retreats to some not-so-compelling talking points.

By Erik Wemple | 10:04 AM ET, 01/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Al Gore, Al Jazeera, Current TV

Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 01/04/2013

By Erik Wemple

Al Gore says that Al Jazeera is fair and informative. There's some disagreement on that point.

By Erik Wemple | 08:37 AM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Al Gore, Al Jazeera

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 01/04/2013

By Erik Wemple

Host notes how former vice president advocated for higher tax rates on the rich, yet reportedly hustled the sale of Current to beat higher taxes.

By Erik Wemple | 08:10 AM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Al Gore, Bill O'Reilly

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 03/05/2012

By Erik Wemple

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