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When former Vice President Al Gore lost weight in 2007, it set off rumors he would run for president again in 2008.
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Former Vice President Al Gore's weight loss in 2007 led to rumors of a 2008 presidential run.
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1.000
Claim Maker
Reid J. Epstein
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2007",
    "person": "Al Gore"
}
Subject Tags
Health Politics Historical
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM (1 week ago)

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Sizing Up a 2028 Bid, He Used a Weight-Loss Drug to Drop 80 Pounds
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/jb-pritzker-glp-1-ozempic-2028-presidential-race.html

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, revealed on "CBS Mornings" he lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 regimen since 2024. This disclosure comes as he deflects presidential ambitions while running for re-election as governor.

JB Pritzker GLP-1 Weight Loss 2028 Presidential Race Illinois Politics Democratic Party

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