On August 5, 2007, Gordon was asked in a radio interview in dzBB if he had any plans to run for president, to which he answered, "Well, I am available". He further elaborated that he plans to form a new political party aimed at pushing for the interest of the Filipinos and that he would run on a platform that is pro-people. His comments were eventually reported the next day on newspapers such as the Philippine Star, Malaya, Daily Tribune and Abante.