PODIUM SHAPE BLAMED FOR AL GORE'S LOSS

PODIUM SHAPE BLAMED FOR AL GORE'S LOSS

OAKVILLE, Calif. (Wireless Flash) -- The Florida recount isn't what caused Al Gore's defeat to George W. Bush -- It was actually the podium used by the Veep during his acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention. Feng shui expert Seann Xenja says the podium's inward curving shape made it unlucky for anyone speaking from it -- including Gore. Xenja claims inward curves suppress energy and that's not good for a presidential candidate already accused of being "wooden." He estimates the unlucky podium zapped about 40 percent of Gore's energy during his acceptance speech and definitely cost him votes in the election. If Gore runs for higher office again, Xenja says his chances will improve if he only speaks from podiums that curve outward, which will send his energy out to the audience instead of holding it in.