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- Full name: Samuel Augustus Nunn, Jr.
- Born: September 8, 1938
- Birth place: Macon, Georgia
- Political party: Democratic
- Served in the U.S. Senate from 1972-1997
- Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1968-1972
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Former senator and foreign policy expert Sam Nunn is a distinguished professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also the Co-Chairman and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Nunn will play an informal advisory role in helping the Obama transition team at the Pentagon.Boston.com: Nunn advising Obama on defense (November 12, 2008)
Potential Obama VP
Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick of Michigan confirmed on June 20, 2008, that Nunn was among those being considered for the position of Barack Obama's running mate.The Seattle Times: Nunn and Edwards on VP list (June 20, 2008)On August 21, 2008, it appeared that Nunn had dropped from the VP running after plans were revealed for Nunn to travel out of the country until the following Monday. This schedule conflicted with plans for Obama to campaign with his VP selection in Springfield, Illinois, on August 23.CBS News: Nunn Appears To Have Dropped From VP Running (August 21, 2008) Delaware Senator Joe Biden was officially announced as the vice-presidential candidate via text message on August 23.
Though Nunn was not picked as VP, he will play a role as senior advisor throughout the defense transition process. He will help the transition from the Bush administration to the Obama administration at the Pentagon.Boston.com: Nunn advising Obama on defense (November 12, 2008)
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Do you watch Sam Donaldson? 3 AnswersI have watched Sam Donaldson but I do get news from the internet as well as some of the cable news channels. I like to get viewpoints from different sources. read more
What ever happen to Elisa Boyer of Sam Cooke infamy? 1 AnswerI haven't found anything about her, according to truTv she simply slipped to anonymity. http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/celebrity/sam_cook... read more
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Setting foot on DC soil for first time in 2 yrs. Just saw Sam Nunn walking toward WH. #funnyinthesenate
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Sam Nunn, Zell Miller.://peanutpolitics-keith.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-role-will-these-two-men-play-in.html "Peanut Politics"
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#youmightbeaconservative if you call Sam Nunn and Bill Bradley "liberals"
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