InsiderAdvantage just sent the following alert:
Our sister publication, The Southern Political Report, has learned that former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn, who left the United States Senate in the mid-1990s after a long political career in Washington, is being courted by several individuals involved in this year's presidential contest. A group of former Washington operatives, including former Carter administration members Hamilton Jordan and Gerald Rafshoon have been quietly working to create a legitimate third-party effort in 'o8. Nunn has been contacted by that group in an attempt to "take his temperature" with regard to some role in such an effort.What? In a year when there's no shortage of great Democratic candidates for President, why not court Sam for Veep? If these guys pull a Nader, it would be unforgivable.
Comments (6)
Maybe he could run for Senate.
Posted by Mouth of the South![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.blogfordemocracy.org/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 26, 2007 1:22 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 13:22
Sam won't be running for Senate. He left because, among other things, he couldn't stand the fundraising demands. No way he'd jump into a race where he needs to make up millions as soon as he declared.
Posted by GAgrumpydem![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.blogfordemocracy.org/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 26, 2007 1:40 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 13:40
if he runs as something other than a Dem I will cry.
Posted by indie_rock_elitist![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.blogfordemocracy.org/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 26, 2007 1:54 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 13:54
if he runs as something other than a Dem I will cry.
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July 26, 2007 2:02 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 14:02
I was sort of kidding, but since you took me seriously, why would he run for President, though honestly, I think in a way you have a lot less personal fundraising responsibility as a Presidential candidate. Still have to make calls obviously, but a higher percentage of the work is not done by you directly.
Posted by Mouth of the South![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.blogfordemocracy.org/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 26, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 14:11
The Senator who helped torpedo Clinton's effort to end discrimination against gay people in the military should not be up for consideration for the Democratic Vice-Presidential nomination.
But the fact that he's being romanced by Unity '08 tells me exactly where the priorities of the party of the opinion pages lie.
Posted by Drew![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.blogfordemocracy.org/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 27, 2007 12:34 AM
Posted on July 27, 2007 00:34