Experts support Gore stand on Clinton

In particular, Gore has been seeking to show Americans that while he supports Clinton8217;s economic and social policies, he was appalled by the President8217;s behavior during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Washington observers said.

8220;Gore has to continue separating himself from Clinton. There is a Clinton fatigue in this country,8221; said Dane Strother, a Democratic consultant quoted in The Washington Post. 8220;The best way is for him to continue talking about character: he separates himself from Clinton without stepping away from the policies,8221; he added.

The New York Times reported that efforts by Gore to distancehimself from his boss have led to a rift between the two, quoting a Clinton advisor as calling their relationship 8220;the most tense8221; it has ever been. The story continued to unfold on Sunday, as The Washington Post reported that there have been 8220;snipings and recriminations8221; between Gore and Clinton advisors in recent months. For nearly seven years during the Clinton presidency, Gore has been a loyal lieutenant, entrusted with high-profile initiatives and always relied upon to defend his boss. But in the several days since announcing his presidential candidacy, Gore has appeared on a barrage of news and interview programs criticising his boss8217;s sexual peccadilloes.In a recent high-profile television interview, Gore called Clinton8217;s affair with the White House intern half his age 8220;inexcusable8221; speaking 8220;particularly as a father8221;.

Despite saying publicly that he takes 8220;no offence8221; at Gore8217;s remarks, Clinton reportedly finds such statements disloyal.

The Gore camp privately has complained that Clintonis so concerned about salvaging his legacy that he is not giving Gore the space he needs to establish his own identity and message, according to The Washington Post.