There's been some talk of Barack Obama choosing former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn for vice president. Nunn has lots to recommend him. For one thing, he's quite old. He'll make McCain look vibrant. For another, he's got the charisma of a saltine cracker. He's a conservative Democrat who voted against the 1993 Budget Bill, has no history of progressive social policy leadership, and carries a god-awful record on gay rights. So awful, in fact, that Rep. Barney Frank said he couldn't support the ticket if Nunn was on it. Additionally, Nunn has served on the boards of Chevron and General Electric, so he's got corporate experience. All in all, a great pick. Just ask the folks at Having Nunn of It. Update: It's worth saying that Nunn has amassed an incredibly impressive record on nuclear proliferation issues. Which is why he might make a good Secretary of Nuclear Non-Proliferation, if Obama wanted to create such a position. One could even see him as Secretary of Defense. But not vice president.
