I'm sure you've already heard by now, but this is extremely big news for the Democratic party and definitely increases Dean's chances for the nomination.

Gore Endorses Dean for Party Nomination

Before this, he didn't have much support from party bigwigs. I am so surprised and a little happy that Gore has done this. It is somewhat shocking that he doesn't support Lieberman, since he had chosen him for VP. I think Gore just realized that Dean has the financial support and the grassroots support that no other candidate can really depend on. And that Lieberman is too conservative to get the liberal vote.

Here's a link to Dean's blog if you want to read more about it.