Originally Posted by Top Tier

It was the AA lady's fault. From the article:

"The airline employee took Gore down an elevator and then through a secure door. She ran her security card through the electronic lock a total of three times to let Gore and his two colleagues pass through the turnstile one at a time."

Sgt Glover of the Nashville airport police (not TSA) had been told to expect Gore's arrival, and was waiting for him at the checkpoint. After he noticed him in the sterile area it became apparent that a breach had occured.

Sorry to deny you that tall drink of TSA Hateraid, but this was clearly the fault of the AA agent that took the former VP down the elevator and through the employee entrance.