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.

Nunn uninterested in VP spot with Obama

Former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn is frequently mentioned as a possible member of Democrat Barack Obama's administration.

But on Wednesday Nunn said he's "not interested in getting back into government."

Nunn is a top national security and foreign affairs adviser to Obama. His name crops up as possible secretary of defense.

Nunn told reporters in Atlanta that he's had no conversations with Obama about serving in his cabinet. Nunn said he's happy in the private sector and expects that's where he'll remain.

(AP)

Nunn, former SecDef in Atlanta

Former Georgia Democratic Senator Sam Nunn and former Defense Secretary William Cohen are to appear in Atlanta on Tuesday, as part of a series of political dialogues they have held around the country.

Nunn's name is being bandied about as a possible running mate for presidential hopeful, Illinois Democratic Senator Barak Obama, according to some reports.

Commentators note that Nunn's national security experience, and relatively conservative reputation could be useful to Obama in impressing the state's Republican base.

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(With The Associated Press)

Sam Nunn for President?

A Georgian is thinking about putting his hat in the ring for President. Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn tells an Atlanta television station that he is not ruling out a presidential bid. InsiderAdvantage reports Nunn is being courted for an independent run for President or Vice President. The 68-year-old Democrat served as Georgia’s U.S. Senator for 24 years. Another Georgian, Republican Newt Gingrich, has also said he would consider running for President in 2008.