Nunn won't seek '88 Dem nomination

Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn announced Thursday he won't be a candidatefor the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination.

Ending months of speculation about a White House bid, Nunnlisted his family and legislative responsibilities as major reasonshe would not launch a campaign.

Strategists in both major political parties had rated Nunn asthe most formidable potential Democratic nominee in a generalelection because of his popularity in the vote-rich Sun Belt. "Nunnwould have been hell on wheels," said Lee Atwater, Vice PresidentGeorge Bush's national campaign manager.

Nunn's decision revived the hopes of Sen. Albert Gore Jr. ofTennessee, now the only Democratic …