After the 1996 election, Gore took responsibility for relations with state and local governments.

Gore will take the fight to the challenger by calling for a series of debates.

Mr. Gore, as it happens, will be taking his new energy message to that region over the next few days.

Mr. Gore also took questions on popular culture and the entertainment industry, which has been a focus of his campaign this month.

Mr. Gore takes his own stabs at a common touch.

Mr. Gore has taken the chant he started last week at the convention, on the road.

Mr. Gore did not take a position during last month's debate in the Senate.

Mr. Gore did not always take the liberal side.

Gore also takes flak for his visit to Southern tornado disaster sites.

Gore took his leave before Madeleine had time to grasp all the impudence of this last speech.