Al Gore declares his support for Obama

AL GORE says he is backing Barack Obama and will do whatever he can to help him get to the White House.

In a letter to be emailed to Obama supporters, Gore says Obama has united a movement over the past year and a half.

The former vice-president also asks for donations to help fund Obama’s effort — the first time he’s asked members of his website AlGore.com to contribute to a political campaign. Gore is one of the most popular figures in the Democratic party, but he kept a low profile in the primary campaign. He appeared with Obama at a rally in Detroit, Michigan, last night.