Bloomberg and Gore joke about ’08

ABC’s Jake Whitman Reports:  Al Gore and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have each said they’re not running for president, but that’s not stopping the two men from having a little fun with all the speculation.

Gore and Bloomberg appeared together last night to kick off the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.

Bloomberg was the first to get playful, when he introduced the former vice-president.

"His recent success has even prompted some talk that he might again try for the White House," Bloomberg said. "Don’t you just hate those rumors about running for president?"

Gore kept the routine going moments later when asked whether he believes the ’08 candidates are doing enough to focus on global warming.

"Well, I think Mike is," Gore said.   Bloomberg turned red and laughed.

Gore went on to praise Bloomberg for his recent proposals to reduce New York’s carbon emissions.

When Bloomberg was later asked to clear the air over his jab at Gore, the mayor told the AP, "People talk about Al Gore being a presidential candidate a lot more
seriously than joking about me. This guy could be a presidential
candidate," Bloomberg said.  "He
certainly has experience … and I hope Al Gore enters the race. I
think that would be good for the country."