Nunn: Georgia no longer a red state - now purple

Former Democratic Senator Sam Nunn said today Georgia’s political climate has changed, regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential race.

“I think we may be a purple state in this election. I don’t believe we will go back to being purely red. And I think that’s true whether Sen. Obama carries or loses by a very short, small percentage.” 

Nunn says it takes more than military experience to get his vote.

“When you are basically around them a good bit and you look and see which one would have the better judgment, which one would be calmer, and cooler and more collected when there’s a real crisis… I come down on Senator Obama’s side on that." 

With some of his Republican friends feeling the same way, Nunn explains why they are leaning blue.

“… There are Republicans, Independents people who, on the conservative side of the ledger, who normally would not vote Democratic… but I think given this economic situation and given the competency that Senator Obama has displayed, and the capable leadership he’s displayed, and the calm demeanor that he’s displayed… all of those things are making a real impression on people. 

While he’s not interested in going back into government, Nunn says he would be “delighted” to serve as an advisor should Senator Obama win the presidency.

Carter Hints at Supporting Obama (Updated)

Former President Jimmy Carter has hinted that he may cast his superdelegate vote for Illinois Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee, according to a report appearing in an African newspaper.

Carter is said to have made the statement on Wednesday at an award ceremony at the Carter Center in Abuja, Nigeria, according to a local news website.

“We are very interested in the primaries. Don’t forget that Obama won in my state of Georgia. My town which is home to 625 people is for Obama, my children and their spouses are pro-Obama.

"My grandchildren are also pro-Obama. As a superdelegate, I would not disclose who I am rooting for but I leave you to make that guess," the website quoted Carter as saying.

Carter's press secretary confirmed the comments Thursday and reiterated the President's intention to remain uncommitted to a specific presidential candidate until the Democratic Party Convention in August.

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