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DEL.ICIO.USSam Nunn lines up behind Barack Obama as best equipped to stop political ‘demonizing, dumbing down’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Georgia senator Sam Nunn, who toyed with the concept of a non-partisan run for president last year, has come down on the side of Barack Obama in the Democratic race for president.
The former senator, considered one of the nation’s preeminent experts on U.S. defense, met with Obama’s foreign policy team this morning.
In a just released statement, Nunn said Obama “will have the sound judgment to put together an outstanding governing team, bringing people together across old boundaries.”
“My own role in this campaign will be as an advisor - particularly in the field of national security and foreign policy,” Nunn said.
Though not a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, Nunn carries a good deal of gravitas from which Obama could benefit. As one of their numbers, Nunn could also help reassure conservative Democrats still suspicious of Obama’s position on the left-right political spectrum.
That could matter in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Last year, Nunn was a leader in a bipartisan effort that assembled at the University of Oklahoma and decried decades of political clashes that had reduced serious debate to near-cartoonish arguments. Another organizer of the event, former Oklahoma senator David Boren, also endorsed Obama today.
In today’s statement, Nunn struck many of the same themes the pair tackled in Oklahoma:
Based on my conversations with Senator Obama, reading his book and his speeches and seeing the kind of campaign he has run, I believe that he is our best choice to lead our nation. Senator Obama, as evidenced by his words and his deeds, recognizes that:
— We have developed a habit of avoiding the tough decisions and seemingly lost our ability to build consensus to tackle head-on our biggest challenges.
— Demonizing the opposition, oversimplifying the issues, and dumbing down the political debate prevent our country from coming together to make tough decisions and tackle our biggest challenges.
— Solving America’s problems will require difficult choices and sacrifices and leaders capable of considering new ideas from both political parties.
— On foreign policy and security policy, we must recognize that we are not limited to a choice between belligerency and isolation and that we must listen to lead successfully on the key issues facing America and the world.
— Our next president must also recognize that the battle against violent terrorists, while requiring a prudent use of military power, is also a long-term contest of psychology and ideas.
Said Obama on Nunn, in a prepared statement: “Few public servants have done more than Sam Nunn to keep America safe, and I look forward to drawing on his counsel as we work to combat nuclear proliferation and other threats to America’s national security.”
Comments
By Melisa
April 18, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Many are starting to realize that Obama has been able to weather the political storms so far.. As more endorsement come in from prominant figures, It is evident that he is forming his cabinet as well. Lets see what happens in PA..
By matt
April 18, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
They make a cute couple. Good to knoiw Sam, the defense expert, who in 1991 refused to defend Kuwait now thinks Obama will defend us. Obama is head of the turn and run crowd.
By Edward
April 18, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
I hate to hear that Sen. Nunn has gone senile. When can we expect him to make an official announcement?
By Harvey
April 18, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Great move for Obama. Sam Nunn brings credibility to Obama’s candidancy.
By One
April 18, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Hot dayum!!!! One more person smart enough to see through Billary’s smoke and mirrors!!!!!! All of that immature drama she’s trying to keep up is hurting her more and more. Keep on showing us your true colors, Billary, we thank you for acting a fool in plenty of time for all the country to see and be disgusted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama in 08!!!!!!!
By Dawn
April 18, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Awesome News so close to the Pennsylvania Voting! What a great powerful member for Obama’s Team.
By Alan Ulman
April 18, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
I have described myself as a “Sam Nunn Democrat” for years, and I have never been more pleased to do so than today after reading of his intent to endorse Senator Obama.
By Esteban
April 18, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
You have to be pretty extreme to be considered more liberal than Ted Kennedy & John Kerry. How do Obamites think their demigod is going to unify this country if he’s MORE liberal than Gore, Kerry & Billary? That’s a recipe for more divisiveness! I’m shocked and ashamed that Nunn has jumped into the partisan political game that is this election; especially when you consider that if strip away the party label, Nunn is more like McCain. I, and I’m sure many others, have just lost a great deal of respect for our once honorable statesman.
By Medgar
April 18, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Being one that has never voted a straight ticket and never will, I was an original Clinton supporter due to what I perceived as a lack of experience on the part of Obama. And a sincere belief that a Bush prototype republican will lead the US to a 3rd world country status…economically and socially. Through out the campaign, I have noticed a sense of openess and new approaches to moving the US out of its current state of disarray that only a significant less tarnished and burdeoned leader can deliver. I am confident that if Obama reaches out to the likes of Sam Nunn and others, he can bridge the party lines and move us forward once again. Time for unity!
By Devastator
April 18, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Sen. Barack Obama is the undisputed Man!!!!
McHillary doesn’t stand a chance anymore.
By Casual Cal
April 18, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Matt, you and Hillary need to both give it up. A change is coming on yes it is and How sweet it is!!!! Get over it!!!
By Esteban
April 18, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
By Harvey - April 18, 2008 1:03 PM | Great move for Obama. Sam Nunn brings credibility to Obama’s candidacy.
More likely that Sam Nunn loses credibility.
By Steve
April 18, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
THIS JUST PROVES THE OLD ADAGE—YOU CAN FOOL ALL THE DEMOCRATS ALL OF THE TIME!!!
By Brenda
April 18, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Say it ain’t so, Sam. You’re crazier than I thought….you’re supporting a terrorist, muslim and USA hater….my respect for you is “gone with the wind.”……
By Margaret
April 18, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
This is the icing on the cake. Many people respect Sam Nunn. I am so happy!
By RiseC
April 18, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
I fully agree! When she said she earned every wrinkle on her face, each must count for the endless lies she has made herself known for. Ridiculous!
By Republican Bill
April 18, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Perhaps Nunn likes Welfare. What is up with that?
We need tax cuts- to pay for this war that win almost won if not for Obama and other guys who dont like the american flag and who say that any american is stupid.
By BPJ
April 18, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
I have been thinking for several weeks now that Nunn is Obama’s ideal running mate. To those who might say, “oh, so Nunn would be Obama’s Cheney?”, I say, yes, if you mean Cheney without the bad judgement, without the obssession for secrecy and executive power, without the contempt for conservation…then yes!
By scribe
April 18, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
Obama is unelectable. When you belong to a church of such hate, you lose middle america.
When you become annoyed, frustrated and petty during a presidential debate when your feet are FINALLY held to the fire, i shudder to think how you will react during a crisis.
I don’t want you answering the phone at 3 am.
By Craig
April 18, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Ahhh…the settling begins. Those who were not satisfied with either are now having to settle…all solely just for a hope of winning in the fall. Sad for the Dems. Neither candidate is worth anything. Proof is the fact that so many supers held out this long. And now they settle for the lesser of two evils. This shows just how pathetic the Dem Party has become.
By Political Foreskin
April 18, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
Nunn said, “Obama has easily survived pingate, bittergate and pastorgate”.
Heh, heh, he said pastorgate.
By KM
April 18, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
What is so hard for people to understand that in order to get anything accomplished, you have to be able to bring all groups together. Some Democrats call Obama to liberal just because he’s willing to cross party lines for the good of ALL people.
By diddy
April 18, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Great news indeed. Next is John Edwards, then Hillary!
By Phyllis
April 18, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Well, that pretty much settles it with me. I have been waiting for Sam to run for years. If he is backing Obama, as is Jimmy Carter, unofficially at the moment, Obama should be the next President!!!
By diane
April 18, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
I continue in amazement that intelligent people continue to disregard the most capable candidate for the the office of President. Will you post this AJC?
The Colbert skit was a welcomed lightness. On a deeper level; look again. Sen Obama larger than life on the huge screen with his supporters standing by. Sen. Clinton had just played the exaggerated comical role of fixing that screen which I found humorous. This quite frankly IS closer to reality than the media would dare report. No Mr Obama cannot stand the heat in the kitchen—he won;t debate again. He will only appear before his fans.
By the way 2 things—S.C. moved their primary with NO repercussions; Sen Obama won there and IT Counted!! The majority of the 21 debates were with all of the candidates. Clinton and Obama have had only a few one on one and each time; I learn from them.
By Nancy Seagraves
April 18, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
I think that the only reason Sam Nunn endorsed Obama is that he (Sam Nunn) thinks Obama will tag him to be Vice President. Politics as usual. Hillary Clinton is by far the best candidate of the three. Nancy
By Churchill
April 18, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
Hillary will not drop out. She will attempt to steal the nomination in Denver. By the way, did you democrats know that there are 65 “super delegates” that have yet to be named? I think Dr. Deanmento gets to pick them. This super delegate deal seem awfully undemocratic to me.
Are you guys gonna disenfranchise Fl and MI democrats? I haven’t heard anything lately.
By hogleg
April 18, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
nunn -what a disappointment?
By unknowen
April 18, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Wow! well I guess most of you want to see the world come to an end soon…
Obama… Go ahead and vote for him….and see how soon the rest of the United states gets blown away…
DANGER DANGER DANGER…IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER….
By tiff
April 18, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn in my opinion would make a great addition to Barack’s team. No one can doubt Sam Nunn has always been a man of integrity and has served his country well. Sam Nunn has nothing but good intentions in his heart, and is concerned about the livelyhood and well-being of all Americans. And for people to come on this blog and say other wise. I say, shame on you.
By keith
April 18, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
This endorsement by Sam Nunn is the nail in the coffin for Clinton & clinches the nomination for Obama. Also former democratic senator David Boren (D-Oklahoma) another southern conservative democrat also has endorsed Obama. Once the general election gets here Obama is going to moderate his positions in order to appeal to conservative democrats & some moderate republicans. Obama is the future & Clinton & McCain is the past.
By Don
April 18, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Apparently Sam Nunn is over the hill. His family should watch him closely for signs of dementia…he may hurt himself and others. (See Jimmy Carter for another example of this kind of behavior.)
By Tom
April 18, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Sadly, Sam Nunn has gone the way of Jimmy Carter…. No longer in touch with his roots. The respect I had for him is “Gone With The Wind”. Apparently he was afflicted with the Atlanta-itis.
By Dimocrats For Dummies
April 18, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
I’m sure glad I’m not a Dimocrat. They have absolute NOTHING to choose from for a presidential candidate. Many Dims I know are voting Rep this time, and a lot of the reason is that McCain is a liberal republican. It’s a win/win for Dims.
By Frank R.
April 18, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
Muslim? Brenda, dear, you have just given ignorance a new benchmark.
When propoganda becomes thought, the brain becomes just a placeholder for the bones of the head.
By "J"
April 18, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
To Esteban, Edward, and Matt, You obviously have been out of the country and out of touch with reality for the last 8 years, if you think that another Bush protype is what this country needs. While all the other canidates, including Hillary, have resorted to smear tactics, Obama is the only one that is trying to continue to talk about what’s best for this country to move us out of the sludge state that we have been in for the last 8 years. Once again, some Americans are getting side tracked from the real business at hand by trying to spend valuable time discussing trivial issues such as where a canidate goes to church and who he serves on a board with. If Congress and the powers that be hadn’t spent two years trying to decipher through who Bill Clinton was sleeping with, they probably would have been better able to see 9-11 coming and thwarted it. Now we are suggesting that Obama should have moved his membership if he disagreed with what his minister said in a sermon. How ludicrous is that to think that someone will change their church affiliation every time the minister says something they don’t like. Much of their life would be taken up searching for a “church home.” Let’s get real people. Obama is the only canidate that seems to be willing and have a plan for getting this country out of the hole that has been dug under the present administration. He is the only canidate that is trying to pull people of all races, genders, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, etc. together to be the America that is was originally intended to be: A country of the people, by the people, and for the people. Now Esteban, Matt, Edward, and any one else who thinks like them, go get a life or better yet crawl back under whatever rock you have obviously been hiding under for the last 8 years!
By Bob
April 18, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
It’s now official… there are no more moderate southern Democrats… all Libs.
By Donald
April 18, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Estaban, surely you cannot believe we can be farther apart than we are now under George Bush, whom I suppose you think is a great President. In fact the way this should be viewed is, if your beloved stateman has choosen to vote for Obama, maybe you should rethink your position. Clearly Sam Nunn over the years has been regarded for his intelligence to make wise, counselled decision and I am sure this was not made in a vaccum. But first you must get over the labels for they do nothing but continue the widening void between us. These labels are divised by people who intend to keep us apart and that is what must be understood by those of you whom under any circumstance choose to, first, label people around you. P.S. I will have Sam call you with an apology for having thought different from the unweilding camp in which you reside.
By Fred
April 18, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Personally I’m tired on the Bush and Clinton Dynastys.
We need new fresh blood and thanks to Sam Nunn for reconizing Obama’s metal.
If I hear from another word about a tax cut from a Republican who wants to match our endless federal deficit to match this endless war, I’ll take a NRA gun to their head.
By Phyllis
April 18, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Well, that pretty much settles it with me. I have been waiting for Sam to run for years. If he is backing Obama, as is Jimmy Carter, unofficially at the moment, Obama should be the next President!!!
By Phyllis
April 18, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Well, that pretty much settles it with me. I have been waiting for Sam to run for years. If he is backing Obama, as is Jimmy Carter, unofficially at the moment, Obama should be the next President!!!
By Mark
April 18, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
As a conservative, I alway’s respected Sam Nunn, UNTIL NOW !
By Esteban
April 18, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
By Casual Cal - April 18, 2008 1:11 PM | Matt, you and Hillary need to both give it up. A change is coming on yes it is and How sweet it is!!!! Get over it!!!
Is this an example of Obama’s unifying influence? Do you Obamites think it’s going to be one big Koom-Ba-Ya around a burning flag with Oprah, Eckhart Tolle, Ahmadinejad & Castro? I’m afraid you’re sadly mistaken and would be in for a big surprise (and I’m not talking about the tax bill you’d be getting under an Obama presidency). He rhymes real well though especially when he is making fun of hunters, farmers & church goers.
By gia
April 18, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
matt, shouldn’t you be in Iraq fighting instead of sitting at a computer complaining?
By One
April 18, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
For all of you haters, get over it!!!! You can no more hold Obama accountable for what Rev. Wright said than you can for something stupid your own pastor would say!!! (and trust, most say some really stupid crap!!)
And let’s be real, the Bush’s know (and have know for many years) the Bin Ladens!!! But I don’t see anybody bytching and moaning about that!!!! And his dumb azz is still in the White House!!! I couldn’t care less what that man (Wright) says, Obama has my vote! Billary is a joke, and McCain is Bush all over again!! I would much rather have this man and his high integrity (and intelligence) than that blithering, crying, lying azz Clinton ANYDAY!!!!
Obama in 08!!!!!!!
And all you haters can go KICK ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
By Glo
April 18, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
AWESOME!!!! Glad to see another Wise One see through Hillary’s mess and come aboard the Yes We Can train. We Believe In Change and that change is Obama. Wouldn’t it be something to have Sam Nunn a member of Obama cabinet. Obama is a smart man and knows he needs people that are smart in subjects he’s not so familiar with YET.
By Seriously
April 18, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
I don’t think the country is ready to elect a woman president, and I don’t think they are ready to elect a black president. There are reasons for this, whether they are good reasons or not. Most people do not like such drastic change.
By Seriously
April 18, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
I don’t think the country is ready to elect a woman president, and I don’t think they are ready to elect a black president. There are reasons for this, whether they are good reasons or not. Most people do not like such drastic change…especially when both candidates have so many skeletons in their closets.
By TruthFighter
April 18, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
Don’t fret America. Our first Black President is not going to repay you for your past sins against us (i.e.Slavery and Jim Crow). GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
By GA Politico
April 18, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
It really shows how elementary people can be in their remarks..When Barack gets an endorsement/super delegate pledge the comments become quite juvenile on the message boards..You will always see posts that 1) Demean/Devalue the person that endorsed his candidacy. Tagging that person as delusional, out of touch, ultra-liberal and playing politics 2) Attack Barack for his character traits (not his stance on issues) even though millions of Americans or the heavy weight that has endorsed him believes in his integrity and willingness to help bring this country back to greatness 3) He doesn’t have the experience and Hillary is the one that should get the nomination (even though this platform has held no weight in the primary)
By Antineocon
April 18, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
It’s interesting to listen to all these so-called Republican conservatives crying like little babies because a conservative and foreign affairs/military expert Democrat like Sam Nunn has thrown his considerable support to Obama. Do you fools think that the American voter who was somehow brilliant at one time to vote Republicans in office are now stupid for refusing to continue the disastorous Bush-Cheney model of governance? Hello!!!! Go stand at your local gas station and watch the operator continue to change the price per gallon sign. Harry Truman one said, “If you want to live like a Republican, you better vote like a Democrat.” Wake up and smell the increasingly expensive coffee.
By dianne reeves
April 18, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
I’ll bet Don, Tom, Keith, Unknowen, hogleg, etc. are all the same person. Obama is going to win this election, and as usual, you will lie, denegrate, cheat, anything you can do to stop it. Ahh,but you won’t win this one. Obama will!
By al
April 18, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
By Brenda
April 18, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Say it ain’t so, Sam. You’re crazier than I thought….you’re supporting a terrorist, muslim and USA hater….my respect for you is “gone with the wind.”……
Brenda, I’m sure anyone who loses your respect is devastated. Why don’t you let us know what trailer park you live in?
By Thom
April 18, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
THis is great news for Obama! I think Nunn is angling for Sec. of State or Sec. of Defense in an Obama Administration.
By Marques
April 18, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
It is nice for Nunn to endorse Obama, but this does not mean any thing. If you think Nunn can shore up Obama’s problems with voters who are moderate and conservative than you are being naive.
Obama will win the democratic nomination, but he is just another liberal candidate. If you want a liberal president then he is your man.
Nevertheless, it is good for Obama to receive Nunn’s endorsement. He obviously promised Nunn a ticket back into the Washington game. Politics as usual.
www.unfilteredopinion.com
By Jogger
April 18, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
I am kind of surprised. I thought Nunn had more class than then. I mean- Obama has a friend who bombed the Pentagon and another who says GD in church.
Totally surprised.
By Rod
April 18, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Sad day for us to think that a reputable statesman has fallen for Obama! Another well known Democrat who in my opinion has thrown in the towel. Our country is in for a big fall if we elect a known Muslim from Kenya to our highest office. What a mistake you have made! Go do your homework before you jump! McCain in 2008!
By C. M, Thornton, III
April 18, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
All that work and Obama is still going to lose…
TSK TSK TSK
By GT
April 18, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
I will now look at Obama, wouldn’t have considered him before. This is far reaching, might even swing Georgia away from McCann.
By Ann Marie
April 18, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
THANK YOU, Sam Nunn!!!!! As a 62 year old woman I was looking forward to voting for a good woman for president. We need an intellectually honest leader who inspires us to be better Americans. Hillary Clinton is not that person. I think we have seen what kind of a leader she would be - just look at how her campaign operates - using people’s fear and ignorance to manipulate them. She is so negative and deceitful. I want tobe able to point to children with pride and say - see that person - he/she is our president because she/he is a good person.
By New Canadian
April 18, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
If either of your (Dem.) candidates wins the presidency, I’m moving to Canada.
By Ann Marie
April 18, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
THANK YOU, Sam Nunn!!!!! As a 62 year old woman I was looking forward to voting for a good woman for president. We need an intellectually honest leader who inspires us to be better Americans. Hillary Clinton is not that person. I think we have seen what kind of a leader she would be - just look at how her campaign operates - using people’s fear and ignorance to manipulate them. She is so negative and deceitful. I want tobe able to point to children with pride and say - see that person - he/she is our president because she/he is a good person.
By Oni
April 18, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Loving it!!!! OBAMA 08
By brad
April 18, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
McCann plays for the Braves.
By Barak Muslim
April 18, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
OBAMA will lose PA by at least 10 points. Once more dirt comes out on Obama’s REV Wright, Obama will continue to go down in the polls.
SAM Nunn’s endorsement and 75 cents will buy a dunkin donut.
Didn’t Jimmy “Hamas lover” Carter endorse Barak “Hussein” Obama?
By Geoff
April 18, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
It’s sad when the last of the old line Democrats completely loses his mind. I used to have a high respect for Sam Nunn despite his party affiliation, but it appears he’s committing himself to the same funny farm Jimmy Carter should be locked up on! God help us.
By yelladawg
April 18, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Since the primary in GA, I have switched my support from Clinton to Obama. I think Obama will make a fine President and I’m happy to see that Sam Nunn has affirmed my decision.
As for you knee-jerks from the Bush-McCain Party, who have screwed the pooch on everything that you’ve touched in the last eight years, we look forward to beating the daylights out of that old crotchety, bipolar, half-strung coot that you’ve nominated. From now on, you people are to be known as the Bush-McCain Party. I hope you’re proud.
By BJ
April 18, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
How bout a Barack Obama-Sam Nunn ticket?
By Joe
April 18, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
This is very surprising as Obama has pledge to work for the repeal of the failed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy since Sen. Nunn none vigorously fought President Clinton’s attempt to lift the ban on gays in the military, which resulted in the institution of DADT.
By Matthew
April 18, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
No, no, no Senator.
Sorry, but I’m not interesting in voting for a candidate that won’t even acknowledge what it is that poses a grave threat to America. Here is a hint, it starts with “Islamofascism.”
By GAConservative007
April 18, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Full McGovernization is now happening on the left. I love it!!!!!
No chance it will swing GA from McCain, GT. What world do you live in?
By jim
April 18, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Well maybe Sam Nunn will find out his opinion means nothing in the state of Georgia. Maybe he can go down to Plains and pick peanuts with Jimmy Carter, sounds like they think alike. Zell will show them what the people of Georgia really think like.
By Herb
April 18, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
I think this means we can pretty well right off that description of Sam Nunn as a “moderate Democrat.” First, Carter embarrasses our state by chatting it up with the terrorists and now Mr. Nunn proves that he’s just another tax and spend, cut and run liberal. What’s next? Roy Barnes to run with Cynthia McKinney with the Green Party?
By Bannister
April 18, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Please, please don’t let Zell endorse Obama.
By Keeping It Real
April 18, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Has any one noticed that we are in a global environment where events in Europe, Asia and Africa have direct impacts on what happens in America? In our efforts to increase our wealth, we have fused our economies to such a degree that America is losing power and influence. Yes, we can blow people away remotely but that does not keep them down where they do not fight back. The war in Iraq is slowly destroying our country. We need a president who has world appeal. Bush has no appeal. Nor does McCain. And who in their right mind would believe any thing that Hillary says.
Its Obama who keeps focusing on making America what it should be. The voters can send a powerful message by voting for Obama. Maybe he is the change merchant who can bring we Americans together.
By Geoff
April 18, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Fortunately for the masses, though Sam Nunn has apparently lost his mind, he still maintains all the charisma of a used dish rag, and most Obama supporters will have no clue who is, or who, and what he used to be…very sad to see him in this lowly state.
By joe black
April 18, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
When will Hillary give it up?
Her only support is among Dems, and she can barely stay in the race for the nomination. Independents and Repubs all despise her… She has no chance in the fall.
No matter really… Obama’s lead is insurmountable. All of these elections are proportional…and:
States that Obama has won with 60% or more of the vote:
Alaska Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Kansas Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska North Dakota Virginia Washington Wyoming
States that Clinton has won with 60% or more of the vote:
Arkansas
That’s just another way of saying Obama has a lead that Clinton will never be able to close.
The only question is… Hillary… How long are you willing to attack your party’s nominee? Are you a Democrat? Will you support the Democratic nominee? Or will you do the bidding of a vast, right-wing conspiracy???
By Adam
April 18, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Instead of attacking Sam Nunn, an honorable statesman who served this State with distinction for several years, maybe his endorsement should encourage you should take a second look at Obama.
For those of you who decry the “liberal media” perhaps you should stop getting all of your news from admittedly biased sources like Boortz or Hannity and do your own research.
Obama is the only candidate who advocates actually meeting with our enemies. McCain wants to continue a solely miltary option and Hillary wants only unilateral capitulation.
Nixon met with Kruschev and Mao and Reagan’s frequent meetings with Gorbachev produced important treaties (i.e. SALT I and II, which Nunn played a huge role in crafting). Those actions did more to end the Cold War than anything else.
Don’t immediately dismiss someone you’ve trusted for years just because he is supporting candidate you don’t want to vote for. If you care about the security of this nation, then do the work to figure out why someone like Sam Nunn supports Obama.
By One
April 18, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
And let’s be real, the Bush’s know (and have know for many years) the Bin Ladens!!! But I don’t see anybody bytching and moaning about that!!!! And his dumb azz is still in the White House!!! I couldn’t care less what that man (Wright) says, Obama has my vote! Billary is a joke, and McCain is Bush all over again!! I would much rather have this man and his high integrity (and intelligence) than that blithering, crying, lying azz Clinton ANYDAY!!!!
Obama in 08!!!!!!!
By Political Foreskin
April 18, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn said that Obama “handled pingate, bittergate and pastorgate very well”.
heh heh, he said pastorgate.
By HotRod2
April 18, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
It’s not like, as a Dem, Sam has much of a choice either way…I’m with “New Canadian” on this, we can always elect to move to Canada - at least there’s better healthcare.
By Don
April 18, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Obama’s numbers won’t change, even though he obviously doesn’t have a clue, based on his weak answers to the challenges from the mainstream media types in the lastd debate. Where he will get slaughtered, numbers-wise, is when he goes up against McCain in the general election debates. When the man is off the teleprompter, he’s lost. Sam Nunn, by the way, is a non-factor, as is many of the past tense politicians. At least, though, he’s not causing problems for all freedom-loving people like that nit-wit, Jimmy Carter.
By keith
April 18, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
People are already trying to paint Sam Nunn as a liberal, but that won’t stick to him. He has worked with republicans throughout his 24 year career in the senate with people such as Barry Goldwater, Richard Lugar, Phil Gramm & Richard Shelby of Alabama on legislation that has benefited the american people & our armed forces. And being from south Georgia & a conservative democrat I’m guessing all of the negative comments are coming from the neo-conservative Metro Atlanta Area transplants who don’t know anything about Nunn’s accomplishments as senator.
By Maria
April 18, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Wake up if you republicans are so concerned with the state of America you would focus on the fact that this current fool administration has borrowed millions/trillions of dollars from China to fund America. It is public record, so who do you think really owns American. Wake up and ask for them to stop taking money from other countries. Do you think we are a power house now.
By John Q. Public
April 18, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
TO ALL THE OBAMANATION HATERS…GET OVER IT!!
Hillary has proven that the politics of old no longer have a place in America. Republicans are going to find out that their attack politics, name calling, and sheer arrogance (sounds like our current administration) is also OLD POLITICS!! Can’t you hear the ENTIRE nation screaming for Change??!! Or are you that deaf? G.W. aka “Nero” is playing his lute while America is going up in smoke. Bitter is an APPROPRIATE word for everyone one us tired and fed up with the ongoings politically in the country for the last 25 years. I know, because that is almost half my life. Funnier, I would have thought he was not ready to be President. But, he is. He truly is. ANd what’s even more satisfying, is most Republicans and Hillary supporters know it, but because they are afraid to voice their opinons because of the backlash of those who don’t agree they stay quiet. Vote your heart and your mind. This country has to turn around. And for you folks who think that war is glamorous, I’ll say that you have not served or fought in one. Our country has done enough. We won this thing once we removed Hussein. We cannot find Bin Laden (yeah right), and we’re involved in the middle a civil war. That’s not what we’re supposed to be doing folks.
By Oh Mama 4 Obama
April 18, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
I hope others come forward so Obama can win this fair and square and stop the hemmoraghing inflicted by Clinton and her Republinesque politics. I have seen her experience in action and it sounds like Republicans to me: misleading, misconstruing, LYING, negativity, lack of respect, twisting, spinning. If this is the experience she’s bringing, then no thanks. What could other world leaders possibly be thinking about her? No matter how this turns out, Obama has done better than anyone would have expected. He’s just been doing what he has been doing since he came on to the political scene and has remained at all times respectful, if sometimes clumsy with words.
By RonPaulsupporter
April 18, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
I am voting for Ron Paul. Obama is nothing compared to Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the only candidate that loves America. Obama is ashamed of this country and I am ashamed of Barack Hussein Obama. This country will not elect an America-hating Muslim.
RON PAUL 2008
By Tee
April 18, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
Once again makin uneducated remarks can make you look like a fool…Sometimes its best not to say anything at all….Obama ( muslim and bombing the US) please wow…you probably look as stupid as those words you wrote….get over it the real problem is a black man getting as close as he has to the white house ….It upsets you huh:-)…dont worry he’s only half black he will fight for all of us….get on board Obama 08…who do you have left McCain yeah right….think this economy is already headed down under hold on tight if McCain gets in ….I bet in 2000 you just loved Bush huh ….:-) what a joke he has been fighting for what ” Oh because his daddy told him to get revenge for him”….yeah …..Bush’s are losers always have been always will be
By Oh Mama 4 Obama
April 18, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
I hope others come forward so Obama can win this fair and square and stop the hemmoraghing inflicted by Clinton and her Republinesque politics. I have seen her experience in action and it sounds like Republicans to me: misleading, misconstruing, LYING, negativity, lack of respect, twisting, spinning. If this is the experience she’s bringing, then no thanks. What could other world leaders possibly be thinking about her? No matter how this turns out, Obama has done better than anyone would have expected. He’s just been doing what he has been doing since he came on to the political scene and has remained at all times respectful, if sometimes clumsy with words.
By Bob Toombs
April 18, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn & Jimmy Carter, two absolute imbeciles ! What an embarassment to Georgia ! Lets just turn the keys of this nation over to the Muslims !
By PaulDawg
April 18, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
I am very disappointed that Mr. Nunn has swallowed the Kool Aid. However, if that inexperienced, war-dove gets elected, our only prayer is that he will surround himself with people like Nunn.
That is, unless this endorsement suggests that Senator Nunn has begun to lose some of his gray matter…….
By J
April 18, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
Nunn will lose his legacy due to this decision. He is adored by rural Georgians and rural conservatives alike. They will not be happy.
By JessVote
April 18, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
To HotRod2, Don’t let the doorknob hit you! Obama 08!
By PlainsGAVoter
April 18, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
It is time to revoke Carter’s passport. I hope the state department does it while he is in crazyland. If he likes it some much he can stay there.
By Fibyone
April 18, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Thank You Sam Nunn, I really appreciate your ability to see pass all of the nonsense and negativity that has been broadcast lately. I really hope the rest of you with all of the close minded comments be able to open your eyes and see things for what they truly are. Sen. Obama is the only Presidential Candidate that has all of our best interest at heart.
Please look at our current situations: How much did it cost you to fill your gas tank this week, or did you just put in only what you could afford? How will you be able to pay your mortgage with no job (AT&T and Citigroup announce that they are streamlining their workforces and laying off thousands)? How will you pay for your food and heat your homes? Or will you continue to depend on the “CONSERVATIVES” to help you out? Think long and hard before you answer, the right answer will come, let’s just hope it will not cost you anymore than you’ve already lost.
I for one will be voting for Sen. Obama in November!!! YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!
By Wade Johnson
April 18, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
What are you thinking???? or are you not thinking at all?? look at Obama’s past record, look at where he is(actually) not what he is telling the gullable public. Hitler was a great spokesman, Lenin was also a great spokesman and there are many not patriotic American citizens who are great spokesmen but can they be trusted with running the GREATEST COUNTRY in the world?? Change for the sake of change could be for the WORST. If he and his wife hate America why haven’t they left to find a better place. Just what does Obama think is better than the USA??? Sam, What are you thinking?? You should understand the need for a STRONG USA MILITARY; or, have you forgotten??
By Cynic
April 18, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Bye, New Canadian! Don’t let the door bang you on the fanny on the way out!
By One
April 18, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Obama is not a Muslim, you idiot!!!! Boy, you haters are really showing your true colors today!!!!!! As Tee said, y’all just can’t stand the fact that a black man is this close to Whitey’s House!!! Well guess what, he’s getting even closer. And WHEN he wins, I hope all of you will pack up and move to another country!!!!! BYE-BYE!!!
By Hillary08
April 18, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
It is Hillary’s turn. Obama should wait for his turn. Hillary put up with all the shame her husband caused. She has earned the Presidency. It is time for a female President. The women of this country must unite and support Hillary. Like I said it is her turn. Sam Nunn is sexist.
By Esteban
April 18, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
J & Donald — I still have vivid memories of 9/11 watching live as an airplane slammed into the World Trade Center. If I err, it will be to the side of caution and security for my family and fellow citizens. I don’t want a President, current or former, who will go have tea with a terrorist thus providing them with a photo-op and some feigned credibility (which Mr. Nunn has just provided Obama). And, note, as you slam our President that your beloved Democratic controlled congress which promised the same types of change as Mr. Obama (and of which he is a member) has a LOWER approval rating than Pres. Bush.
J — you’ve exposed your ignorance in your comment about the Republican Congress missing 9/11 because they were investigating Billy - that depends on what the meaning of “is” is - Clinton; the 9/11 report shows that he had clues to Obama’s, oops, I mean Osama’s plans to attack us. But, truly, who could have possible guessed this tragedy? We were ALL attacked — Democrat, Republican, Independent, Jew, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Atheist. Like it or not (there are lots of Monday Morning Armchair Quarterbacks around), Bush had the cajones to react with strength which was unilaterally supported by both parties. Convenient for Obama that he wasn’t serving yet and for Hillary who has flip-flopped on her stance.
Donald — I do think George Bush is a great president because he’s made tough decisions during one of our country’s darkest periods — he didn’t waffle or go out side & smoke a cigarette (which Obama is likely to do). Bill Clinton was a great president, as well — in spite of being a liar (he should have just told the truth from the beginning and gotten on with the business at hand) — our economy saw it’s greatest growth in history while he was in office. Jimmy Carter has recently confirmed my doubts about his greatness.
Finally, the most divisive comments I’ve seen on this board have been from Obamites who, one minute are swaying in a big group hug about how he will be the first president ever to unite this country (yeah right) and the next minute are telling anyone who disagrees with them to “Kick Rocks” that they are “Haters”, need to “get over it”, and “shame on you”, that we need to “crawl back under” our rock, that you’re going to “take a NRA gun” to our head, that we’re “crying like little babies”, that we’re “fools”, that we live in a trailer park, and that we’re “knee-jerks”. If this is the kind of “unity” I can expect with Obama, I think I’ll just stick with my moderate/conservative group of friends who are proud of this country; who aren’t ashamed to say the Pledge of Allegiance; who think that, regardless of the “right to choose”, abortions need to be reduced not increased; taxes are generally too high and don’t need to be increased on anyone, rich, poor or dead; that the American flag should be protected, especially when heroes like John McCain suffered for it, (and you and me); who support our troops who are in harm’s way with our prayers, votes, money and whatever else they need to do their job; who don’t think it’s a good idea to teach 2nd graders that homosexuality is a valid life choice (much less any type of sexuality) — something which Obama has voted for.
Bunch of hypocrites.
By Albert
April 18, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
I just had to repeat this previous comment….well spoken and I agree 100%: “Sam Nunn in my opinion would make a great addition to Barack’s team. No one can doubt Sam Nunn has always been a man of integrity and has served his country well. Sam Nunn has nothing but good intentions in his heart, and is concerned about the livelyhood and well-being of all Americans. And for people to come on this blog and say other wise. I say, shame on you.
By doggirl
April 18, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Nunn was one of a very few democrats that I’ve ever really respected. Now I have one less on my list. How is it that supposedly educated people are so easily snowed by a man so empty of any ideas and the ideas that he does have all revolve around taking money from one group of people and giving it to another, believing that the purpose of tax revenue is not to run the country but to punish people who have worked harder to have more.
By Doggie
April 18, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Those hating Obama because of wright may have caught their mom with someone who looked like Wright and can’t let it go.
You southern inbred conservatives what has the republican party done for you?
The south is the poorest, least educated, highest infant mortality and with the worst health facililites in the US. Much worse than many third world nations.
You need to think about the future and forget the past, unless you want feel the sword of Gen Sherman up in your arse!!!
By yelladawg
April 18, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
The Bush-McCain Party knee-jerks have no ideas and no vision for the future. All they can do is use lies, scare tactics, and voodoo economics to flush the country down the drain and then look around and try to blame Jimmy Carter (who has had no policy making responsibility in 28 years — he’s just been doing good works); lie about Obama being a muslim when everybody who can read knows that he is a christian (Oh, I forgot the knee-jerks don’t read, they listen to the druggie and the fascist radioheads); and trash Hillary (who does not stand a snowball’s chance in hell of winning the nomination).
The Bush-McCain Party knee-jerks are terrified of Obama, no matter what they write on these blogs.
By amazing
April 18, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
FU SAM NUNN/ FU OBAMA/ OBAMA IS NOT ABOUT UNITING. HIS IDEA OF UNITING IS MAKING ALL GOOD CONSERVATIVES PAY FOR HIS SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCEPT THE IMMORAL STACNE OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY. FU TO ANYONE WHO VOTES FOR OBAMA.
By Lc thomas
April 18, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
Time to send jimmy Carter and Sam Nunn officially addmitted to the full care Alzheimers Facility.
JEC, what Irony! week leading to Passover-Modern Day Judas?
By Political Foreskin
April 18, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn said he though Obama handled himself well during pingate, bittergate, and pastorgate.
heh heh heh, he said pastorgate.
By Political Foreskin
April 18, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn said he though Obama handled himself well during pingate, bittergate, and pastorgate.
heh heh heh, he said pastorgate.
By Political Foreskin
April 18, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn said he though Obama handled himself well during pingate, bittergate, and pastorgate.
heh heh heh, he said pastorgate.
By Frank Meyer
April 18, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
It seems with are still looking at presendtial candidiates from the Democarts who are superficial, anti-religion, pro-abortuonist, pathlogical liers, and totally unfit to lead this country.
By tONE
April 18, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Sam Nunn’s reputation is beyond reproach; and, the fact that Sen. Obama reached out to him and had his team sit down with Sen. Nunn tells you all you need to know about how Obama will govern. Its time for Dems to rally around the obvious nominee and win this thing. McCain doesn’t even have enough money to win a general election, has not articulated a vision for the country and isn’t particularly inspirational.
By Fidel Castro
April 18, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
I look forward to working w/comrade El Presidente Obama, and old friends such as Jimmy Carter and Sam Nunn.
Viva, Che !
Viva, Revolucion !
May the Obama administration and wealth redistribution begin !
By Joyce
April 18, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Disappointment. I had thought Nunn was higher up than that. I can’t help but think the Obama crowd is doing something underhanded to get these people to endorse him. Some have said he’s a blank slate and we don’t know him. I have a gut feeling he’s bad news. Same feeling I had back when Nixon ran. Couldn’t vote for him…felt really scared of him…same way I feel about Obama and his “mean” wife. I can’t picture her as first lady. She runs roughshod over anyone who gets in her way. They’re both UNAMERICAN!
By michelle
April 18, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
it is deeply disturbing to read some of these comments….i only got as far as this brenda-idiot who said, “Say it ain’t so, Sam. You’re crazier than I thought….you’re supporting a terrorist, muslim and USA hater….my respect for you is “gone with the wind.”……
i mean seriously!! are you THAT stupid? do you believe EVERYTHING you hear ONCE? barack obama is CHRISTIAN. because he doesn’t wear an american flag lapel pin to fit in with the rest of the fake-i’m patriotic when we get attacked at home-crowd, he’s a terrorist or america-hater?!?!?
you people make me SICK. absolutely SICK.
carry on, sheeple of fox news. carry on.
By mike blueinred
April 18, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
Shows Nunn sees the absolute lunacy of McCain’s positions as a Bushite. My respect for our former senator has increased by a couple of gigs.
By Gigi
April 18, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
So Sam backs Barack Hussein Obama. Now we know who Sam really is.
By Smyrna 12
April 18, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
You’ve got to be kidding. Lost all of my respect for Senator Nunn. And somebody please tell President Carter to sit down and shut up.
By mikedarwin
April 18, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Shows Nunn sees the absolute lunacy of McCain’s positions as a Bushite. My respect for our former senator has increased by a couple of gigs.
By Don
April 18, 2008 2:56 PM |