At that point, Mr. Gore should concede.

As Mr. Gore concedes, he is more salesman than scientist.

Republicans, who had started the day expecting to soon hear Mr. Gore concede the presidency, again, were particularly rattled by the turn.

Then the crowd started shouting that Mr. Gore must concede now.

Mr. Gore also conceded defeat, in a statement that was generous to both his rivals.

In an interview on his campaign bus earlier this week, Mr. Gore all but conceded the missed opportunity.

Told that Mr. Gore had been gracious and had indeed conceded, a few people seemed faintly surprised.

Mr. Gore conceded that his strategy made a strong showing on March 8 essential for him.

In his speech, Mr. Gore conceded that "some disagreed with my choice to withdraw" from policy debates until now.

Tonight, Mr. Gore conceded that he faced far different competition in New Hampshire.