The Democratic rumor mill keeps on turning, but at least some 2016 speculation can be put on pause: While a "senior Democrat" told Buzzfeed News that former vice president Al Gore was considering a presidential run — and that "they're getting the old gang together" — Gore's spokesperson went on record to tell Politico there that there is "no truth to it." Gore is "laser-focused on solving the climate crisis," Betsy McManus, his spokesperson, said.