April 29, 2008
Posted: April 29th, 2008 09:00 AM ET

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Watch highlights of Larry King's interview with former president Jimmy Carter.

(CNN)— Former president Jimmy Carter said again Monday night a peace agreement in Israel is unattainable without cooperation from Hamas.

“There’s no way to have a peace agreement in the Holy Land without Hamas being involved in the final agreement,” Carter told Larry King in a wide ranging interview. “I thought maybe I could convince [Hamas] to be more accommodating.”

Carter came under fire recently for his trip to the Middle East where he met with leaders of Hamas and some top leaders in Syria, but he insisted Monday that no one from the State Department or the White House discouraged him from making the trip.

State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Carter was free to speak to whomever he wanted. “I don’t think people are going to confuse the efforts of a private citizen with the very clear policies of the United States government," McCormack said last week.

On the domestic front, the former president said Monday both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should stay in the presidential race as long as they still have a chance to win.

Carter said both candidates have proven their place in the historic race citing Obama’s “new level of eloquence” and Clinton’s “tenacity” and ability to come out from the shadow of her husband, former president Bill Clinton.

Ultimately, “by the end of the primary season June 3, the Democratic Party is going to come back together and support a winner,” Carter said.

Asked about the speculation surrounding his potential endorsement of Obama’s candidacy, Carter reiterated he had no plans of endorsing until a nominee is chosen despite all of his grandchildren, children and their spouses in support of Obama.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


infiniti   April 29th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

This is America. We all have freedom of religion so our constitution holds. Rev. Wright has freedom to believe whatever he wants and so does Barack Obama and all of us. A lot of people talking crap about Rev. Wright aren't even Christians and most of them haven't even step foot in a church but call on God everytime something goes wrong for them or use God's name in vain. The sword cuts both ways so be careful of what you say and do, especially towards a child of God and the media and no one else is an exception to God's law. Most of us rely on the media for information and have access to a computer to write comments but don't have enough sense to research a candidate, this world is in great trouble.

Stephina   April 29th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I hope that if Hillary does not win the Democratic Nomination that she will become an independent and support McCain.

It was the Democratic party deserves for not supporting her as their candidate of choice.

They sure have made it easy for us Republican's – McCain in 2008!!!

Bridgette   April 29th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

All of Democrats is the ultimate goal for you too have someone in the white house that you feel shares your views or to constantly bereat and belittle the two candidates that we have left. I think it is great that everyone feels so much for their candidates, but, please remember what the ultimate goal is suppose to be and that is a DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Walt, Belton,TX   April 29th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

It is really a tragedy to see a former President of the United States acting like a buffoon. He obviously sees his self importance at a much higher plateau than anyone else, but moronic behavior is just that and deserves nothing more than pity. What a shame............

Gideon   April 29th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I do not blame President Carter for actions. He is merely filling a gap in our foreign policy in the region left by the present administration. We conducted democratic elections in Palestine and Hamas won democratically. That was the choice of the people. We have watered the definition of terrorism and its affiliates in such a way that anything goes for it. These no way we can broker any peace deal in the area without the choice of the palestinian people. We are allies with Israel and we can make a fair deal. We arm Israel, we advise them, we share information with them. Palestinian might be weak but not stupid.

Lana Norville Biloxi, MS   April 29th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Jimmy Carter is out of his mind. Anyone who thinks that the proper way to resolve a conflict is to have dialogue between all of the involved parties is completely insane. The only way to resolve conflicts is to refuse to speak about them. Any intelligent three year old knows that. The United States should never, engage in dialogue with anyone who disagrees with us. We are the most powerful nation on earth and no nation should ever be allowed to think differently. We are the land of the free. These traitors like Jimmy Carter who think differently should get out of this country. Remember 9/11.

DD   April 29th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Sorry ! ( missed spelled word's) " stuck on Stupid " , and if .. He's not important . He's done (Wright )Hillary's the nomoniee. most Obama people will 'nt vote for her .

joe smith   April 29th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

in case you didn't notice; we believe a certain insert in the Patriot act, calls for the sitting President to remain in office, even in an election year, should he deam the nation to be in perious straights; now with the talk lately of al queida increasing their presence.. maybe hillary and obamma will have to wait awhile..

hrp   April 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

At least he tried. A lot more than can be said for the current regime.

Rev Wright haters wake up!   April 29th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I don't know how everyone can stil be so caught up with the Rev Wright. Like no one else has a friend that has strong other views. One of my good friends is a staunch repulican and we disagree on almost anything political, but he's still a good friend and I love him to death. Don't hold Barack accountable for the views of his pasture.

Joe Regis   April 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Nice try Jimmy.

There will be peace in the area when Christ returns; ie, if we can wait for his return.

DD   April 29th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

For the most part , we now see exactly want type of people Bill & Hillary are . Proof' in the pudding . They will stop @ nothing to make history a former Po'dus and now his wife ! And as for Rev Wright @ first I felt for him . But he's self serving , well round "suck on stipd"for no reason @ all individual . He's not important done, He lost his chance for 40 arces and a mule a long time ago.
Most of you think that Obama hasnt seperated himself. It clear to me he has ! Media Stop giving Wright 15 min's of fame . Americans are interested in health care, keeping there homes & jobs a change in old political landscape .Most of us rush to jugdement , when someone has a different view. That 's makes the Untied States such a great country to live in . Differences !!!!! As much as we need a Democrat in Oval Office . If Hillary Cinton ,The people who support Obama will not vote for Hillary or no voting at all or even better I 'll vote for Mc Cain. @ least he's civil .

Deborah   April 29th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Carter should certainly support OBAMA

OBAMA is the President for American
OBAMA 2008

ray   April 29th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

mr. carter looks like Mr. Burns, who, aptly, is also old, slimy, elitist, and out of touch.

Corrine Days   April 29th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Good for you President Carter. If only this adminstration would talk instead bomb we wouldn't be in this war today.

Mark   April 29th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Hillary will be the ONE!! Nobama

Tom Swift, Shopton USA   April 29th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

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Another ex-President that we really don't need to hear from.

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Different Mike   April 29th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Judging from the spelling and grammer above ^ most Carter supporters were not even alive when he was President. Maybe you "supporters" should go back and look at some of his policy decisions when he was President, (very troublesome). Carter negotiated for 418 days to get the hostages out of Iran and never got it done. In 1980 it took Ronald Reagan exactly 11 days to get them back.

Moustafa E.   April 29th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

All of the Hillary supporters say that she is the stronger candidate because she has been so cut throat in the Democratic primaries and made attacks Obama in every direction. This does not make Hillary the stronger candidate, this makes her decieving and counterproductive to the democratic party.

The fact that Obama is reserved now is because he is above making the same type of attacks that Hillary has made against someone in his OWN PARTY. It is obvious that Obama and Hillary agree an most of their issues. Obama has already stated that he is opposed to many of McBush's positions, therefore when Obama is the nominee, and it is appropriate to take a stand against someone to win the GE, Obama will do it.

Hillary supportors, don't allow McBush to win due to spite and cause this country, as well as the rest of the world, to be submitted to more grief than it is already going throuh. Obama will win the Democratic primaries and will win the GE as long as Hillary supporters don't allow him to lose. This is the truth, plain and simple.

breanna   April 29th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

the DNC is not going to nominate obama, truly believing that he doesnt stand a chance, simply to pacify the black community and the college aged kids and those other groups of people that support him. the DNC couldnt care less and will figure "well, they'll get over it".

v.ananthan   April 29th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

OBAMA HAD 12 STRAIGHT WINS BUT HE IS NOW LOSING...

AVOIDING DEBATES MAY BE SEEN AS A SIGN OF
WEAKNESS / READINESS AND THE EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA MAY GET MORE SUSPICIOUS ABOUT OBAMA^S CAPABILITIES OF BECOMING THE PRESIDENT...

Jesse   April 29th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

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Jimmy's been there and done that... he can also see the whole picture and what people are really about!

If Jimmy is going to be backing Obama then that is saying something HUGE!

breanna   April 29th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

the only question that matters to the DNC is
"which of the candidates has a better chance and taking back the
white house"?
now all of you can spin info, do the math, calls names and riot in the streets if you so choose but the fact remains. the DNC WILL NOT nominate a candidate that is a sure loser against mccain. take it as you see it.

Francis in Philly   April 29th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Go Carter! Go Obama! Go Hilary!

A party divided will not stand.

Democrats, 2008!

hypocrisy   April 29th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Didn't Obama slam Carter for meeting with Hamas?

And didn't Ms Weiss praise Obama for being willing to meet with our enemies?

The Obama campaign is full of hypocrisy.

Nuwan Samaranayake   April 29th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I completely agree with his middle east policy. Any peace deal needs some sort of green light from major players involved. Hamas who are carrying a big support from the people can not be just ignored in the process. It does not work otherwise unless Hamas presence can be marginalized. I dont see that is happening.

In regards to domestic politics, I believe he is right not to take a side just yet. As everyone can see, ground realities changes every day in a very unpredictable way. As I see, Hillary is emerging as a stronger candidate with a fighting spirit that is required by a US president. Obama to me a person who has lost controll in handling many issues that surrounds him. He is a very attractive character and fine gentleman but he also is a softy in my opinion. He is not simply ready although his message of change and his charisma resonate well among many people. Mostly among African Americans.

So I have a strong feeling that Hillary will rise and somehow become the nominee on the electability issue. And superdelegates must wait till all the primaries are done and consider all the political realities before making a decision. Goal is to win in November.

Honest Abe   April 29th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Once again the Clinton supporters are showing that they are uneducated! Bunch of DUMMIES. You guys should go purchase 'Voting for Dummies'. It'll help... Step 1: Learn to read
Step 2: Read about the issues Step 3: Vote

Different Mike   April 29th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

If superdelegates and delegates can vote their own will and not the voters, what is the point of people voting?

If the nominee should be chosen by the delegate count than what is the point of the Superdelegate?

Democrats are very confusing and this alone is why I'm afraid of them running the country. Just like their nomination processes they want to put all control in the hands of the Federal government instead of the American people.

VERY SCARY.

McCain 09

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   April 29th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Bad news for clinton
In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!
Why wont CNN be fair… hillary clintons pastor just was charged with child molestion for touching a 7 year old girl her pastor name is Rev. William Procanick …. and why isnt cnn reporting the peter paul vs.. clinton case…. 17 million dollar law suit that they have aginst them…. in cally…..

Jose A   April 29th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I have most of the time voted democrat, but if Hillary doesn't get the nomination, my vote will be Republican. It is again my principles not to support a person who never say or specify anything.., Obama sounds as clown...

farley   April 29th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

If there were peace in the Middle East how many military jets could you sell, how much lucrative financing would be required for peace? Who does Carter think he is?

David B.   April 29th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I know this is not right subject to discuss, but I just want everyone to notice about Hillary Clinton.

She was angry when she was asked to stop racing and said that there are states that have voices needing to be heard. Well, after she won Pennsylvania, she mocked Obama that she won bigger states.

I wonder why she said that. I thought she is being considerate for the smaller states, but I understand that she is no different than any lady from DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

I hope someone gets this message and get it to Obama as a chance to show who Hillary Clinton is!

GO OBAMA GO!

GS   April 29th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I notice that as Obama sinks, his supporters get more vitriolic. Understandably, their dreams of "hope" seems further out of reach, and it upsets them.

But they have to understand... it is, after all, only a dream. It had no solid foundation upon which to build on. Their candidate spouted messages, but had no specifics to build on! When he tried to find specifics, all he did was go "phishing" in Clinton's ocean of knowledge!

The Junior Senator needs to go back to the Senate and start legislating so he can build his own "lake". Perhaps by 2016, he would have enough knowledge and ideas to be more substantive.

barackobama44thpresidentofusa.blogspot.com   April 29th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Former pres. Carter will endorse Sen. Obama everyone knows this, because he like many others know that Sen. Obama is the most qualified to bring the county together to effect REAL change. The kinds of changes this nation so desperately needs.

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !

Peter in Canada   April 29th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

If I were an American and could vote, the ONLY way i could ever warm up to HRC would be if President Carter asked me to.
As a human being he is probably the finest product thet America has ever produced and for me personally has been one of the greatest inspirations in my life!
Keep on keeping on Mr. President and don't let idiots get ya down!

Sharon   April 29th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary Clinton makes me sick!

All she does is lie

California Girl   April 29th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

President Carter:

Do the right thing and endorse Hillary Clinton. Obama brings too much baggage to the White House, (e.g., Rev. Wright, William Ayers, Oprah, Michele Obama, which is finally proud of being an American, racism, the list goes on).

Hillary's healthcare plan is what our country needs for everyone American, not just children, as Obama's plan constitutes.

Hillary/Elizabeth Edwards 08

idont' have an anger problem I have an idiot problem   April 29th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

gary and littlebuddie IDIOTS! that said: the people around the world support obama because he is the one willing to listen to them and understand that America is not always right that we have made mistakes and should help correct them but your type of idiot think that to acknowledge the fact we have screwed things up is somehow anti american just really make me cranky! we are a strong enough country that we can afford to accept our mistakes and try to fix them obama sees that clinton and mccain and bush never have understood that and it sounds like you think like they do... idiots

Joe   April 29th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

what a demented old fool. He would have done better to keep quiet and endorse Obama. Now, both candidates are praying he endorses the other.

Comment is Awaiting Moderation   April 29th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Obama supporters should pay heed to Rev. J. Wright words spoken yesterday, What you sow, so shall you reap!

You Bitter Barack Bloggers will reap your negativety back where you live, that is where your hatred lives....

Hilllary R. Clinton , yes, she will be President 2009-2012

God Bless America and its' future President!

Former Republican   April 29th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

What I can't believe is the fact that Hillary STILL supports the Columbia trade agreement, well she says she doesn't but she STILL has NOT fired Mark Penn, in fact her campaign owes $4.5 million to Penn's lobbying group, her husband and George W Bush still support it and her husband has been paid for lectures by Columbia on two separate occasions. I am glad that most Hillary supporters have finally admitted that she lie's......that is a GREAT trait for being the President of the United States.

Conqui   April 29th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

If Johnny Boy actually did research he says others should do, he would know that Obama's current website statements on issues were revised from the originals and now have many things taken straight off Hillary's website (with rewording). I resent all these folks who pull the race card and call anyone who doesn't support Obama a racist. That's like saying anyone who doesn't adore Hitler is a Jew. Grow up, get rid of old-fashioned politics that call opponents names because you are too immature to understand issues.

Moses, Ca.   April 29th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Mr. Carter, it's ok to endorse Barak Obama at this time. Everyone else is doing it. Plus, I like you when you were our President.

Obama 08-12

Jane   April 29th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I think it is funny the way the Obama supporters try to read in between the lines and consider the election over. Both candidates are neck to neck in the polls in both states. Indiana and NC.
Obama is done. Even if he was to win the nomination, he will never make it to the White House. Hillary has been the front runner to beat McCain for a long time. And, she is today. Obama said 'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.' This Nation has been doing great for the last 200 plus years. Yes, there are some things that need to change, but when a person says that, just what does he want to change? My intuition tells me that, that change is not the change that either you nor I want.
HILLARY '08

David   April 29th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Obama, Obama Campaign: Please remind him not to stick his foot in his mouth this time. We need him to win!

Deana, NV   April 29th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I hope Edwards will endorse Hillary. I'm for Obama and quite frankly, I think Edwards has been cowardly. His wife will endorse Hillary and he'll endorse Obama and they will be right in the middle, which is a milktoast decision.

Edwards, stay on the fence, don't make a choice–or pick Hillary.

waiting   April 29th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I am waiting for the first pro-Obama poster to say that Obama is the Prince of Peace.

One Obama supporter has already posted this: "people forget Obama is not a man, he's a movement"

All the Obama supporters keep posting that they are smarter than everyone else.

I guess egotistical, boastful, cocky, arrogant narcisism is taught in Obama propaganda 101.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 29th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Gary, has anyone ever told you that you must be a "Redneck"? Well, someone just did! First of all, it's not "O.B.", it is "B.O." You're either very ignorant or you listen to others who are ignorant Rednecks. Obama is anything BUT a terrorist. He is an intellectual, a Harvard graduate, former law professor, etc., etc. Also, you need to learn basic English. It is gramatically incorrect to say "There is threats". It's obvious that you probably haven't even graduated from first grade, much less Harvard!! You're very ignorant, Bubba! Obama for President in 2009!

MJ   April 29th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Carter is still my favorite president. But I think he's lobbying for a Nobel Peace Prize.

just saying   April 29th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

All the Obama supporters keep posting that they are smarter than everyone else.

I guess egotistical, boastful, cocky, arrogant narcisism is taught in Obama propaganda 101.Obama supporters can not play fair

Grant   April 29th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Geez Jimmy, we know you like to talk and drag things out, just come out and endorse him formally already

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 29th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

People should not be so color-blinded with prejudice and hate and view the world around us. There is no way we can take things back the way they use to be, change is happening, look around you. Our survivor depends on how we embrace and accept change, without it there is not hope for our children, look around you.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I choose, and voted for, Barack Obama, but if he doesn't win, I will vote for Clinton over John McCain anytime, and I no longer care diddly-squat for Clinton. She is far too manipulative, but she's one Hell of an improvement over war-mongering John McCain, as well as infidelity-monger, no less!

Shawn   April 29th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

You fail to get the point only a select few will select the nominee. Obama has a Rev Wright problem which turns off his White base and Disappoints some of his Black base. You are so dreaming if you truly believe in the end the superdelegates will choose him.

Former Obama supportter turned too Hillary.
And a fact be known most Blacks that are spitting all this bull, would have loved to have Bill Clinton still be the president. Alot us jumped on the bandwagon of Bush when he defeated Kerry(because of the Black vote)issue: Gay marriage and Abortion. Now we are jumping on another Bandwagon, mainly because of RACE and that's not going to win if for Obama.

WAKEUP! WAKEUP! WAKEUP!

Mike - Texas   April 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hey, "chickens roosting"

I've got the same problem with CNN.

I post facts instead of garbage and it never shows up.

I guess that I'll have to start posting garbage like so many other people.

J.S.   April 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

The race is already over. Supporters on both sides of the Obama and Clinton contest should acknowledge that. Will Hillary Clinton try to goad Obama into another debate so that she can continue to fling her endless supply of mud? Surely she will. Will Hillary Clinton strong-arm the remaining super delegates in the weeks and/or days leading up to the national convention? Surely she will. Will Hillary and Bill Clinton go behind closed doors at the convention with the purpose of intimidating Democratic Party Leaders into bowing down before them and surrender the nomination to Hillary? Surely they will. Will Hillary Clinton continue to attack and misconstrue Obama's earlier comments by calling them 'elitist' in an effort to cover up the veiled 100yr old racist, uneducated, and simpleton mindset of her voter base that she so desperately needs? Surely she will. Is Hillary Clinton a Liar? Surely she is. Is Hillary Clinton a Coward who preys upon and used Fear and Ignorance to appeal to voters? Surely she is. Is Hillary Clinton a Disgrace? There is no question about that.

Danny   April 29th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Hillary 08 nominee 09 President.

gary   April 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

LITTLEBUDDIE. MAYBE YOUR ONE OF THE SMARTER ONES. DONT YOU UNDERSTAND O.B. IS A INVITATION FOR THE TERROIST. AMERICA WILL FIND OUT IF HE EVER GOT ELECTED ,OR NOW EVEN IF HE DONT GET ELECTED, THERE IS THREATS FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICANS AND GOD KNOWS YOU ELSE OVERSEAS. GO HRC.

fair play   April 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama supporters can not play fair

They think the ABC debate was unfair- simply because it did not have the built-in pro-Obama bias and adulation of the previous debates.

They were ok with it when Hillary was getting the insulting, hateful personal questions.

Hate always backfires, people.

Voter looking at the facts   April 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

If Hilary was somehow able to pull off her long shot victory and win the nomination, she would STILL not win, and here's why:

After all the hard work, all the perseverance, and all the time, how is the black community going to feel that this highly connected and pampered white woman has won because she swayed a bunch of figureheads (superdels) behind the closed doors of the DNC?

They would see it as a complete betrayal. The U.S. has come so far to even have a black candidate in the running this long, and then his obvious lead gets thrown away because of some superdelagates?

They would vote for McCain out of anger and spite. I wouldn't blame them. It would seem the Democratic party has turned their back on them. Therefore, there is NO WAY Hilary Clinton can win the Presidency, and I'll stick by it.

norb   April 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Jimmy Carter. Nice guy. Lousy president. You know where nice guys finish don't you?

Let Wright speak   April 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

If we give Wright the stage… no one else has to say or DO anything at all.

Hate always backfires on the person who spews it.

They Kicked Hillary down and labeled her a racist… now they get to see it all come back around on them.

Obama is the sleaziest Politician this country has ever seen.

gary   April 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

IT SURE THE HELL ISNT GOING TO BE AN ARROGANT,RACIST, HYPOCRITICAL AND HATEFULL CANIDATE NAMED OBAMA. AMERICA ISN'T THAT STUPID TO PUT A GREENHORN IN OFFICE IN THE ,MESS THIS COUNTRY IS IN. GO HRC.

chickens roosting   April 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Where is my post? Not vulgar and hateful enough for CNN?

First they called us Wal-Mart democrats.

Instead of peeling away the college educated, high income Hillary supporters, we saw through the hype of hope propaganda.

We strongly united behind Hillary, the champion of ALL democrats.

We stood in solidarity behind ALL democrats regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, geography, gender or creed.

The strategy of hate while preaching unity will not fool nor win over voters.

Yankee Dog   April 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Jimmy Carter may not have been a very good President – but he is one of the most respected and admired world citizens who has done more good than any living former or current POTUS!

Grif   April 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The Cat that Ate the Cheese.... You can have some Sour Cream in November.

david   April 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

He won't endorse a loser...thus, don't expect an Obama endorsement from Carter.

He'll endores Hillary when she wins the nomination and be happy as can be when she wins the election in November.

Carter may be alot of things, but stupid isn't one of them.

Brattt   April 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

What about the Clintons' $2.3 billion in federal earmarks for 2009? Don't you read NYT, or WSJ… Come on CNN, give us THE REAL BIG NEWS…

littlebuddie   April 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Some friends just returned from overseas on a mission trip. They went over to Israel, Jerusalem and the Iran Iraq area. When the people realized they were form the U. S. they began chanting Obama, Obama. Is there a reason why these people want him to be president that we don't know about. Do they have a stake in the results? Think about the people he has around him. Is that what we want in the white house. You are known by the company you keep. We all were taught that growing up. Think hard before you vote. Hillary has faults but at least we know "all" of them. What do we really know about Obama?

chickens roosting   April 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

What goes around, comes around.

Obama preached unity while he and his supporters waged a campaign of hate against the OTHER democratic candidate and her supporters.

Name-calling and insults and denigrating, mocking, jeering your opponentdoes not win the voters over.

Hillary supporters- stay positive now. Hate backfired on Obama.

Mark Cross Junction VA   April 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Carter please go away!! You lame duck.

canjunfever   April 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

OBAMA IS THE MAN NO.1

LET"S JUST STOP THE CLINTON & WRIGHT DRAMA
& VOTE OBAMA.

JH   April 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Carter is the one of the worst presidents. just behind the Bush. Obama is the third one. Carter need rest. The most American people like Mr. & Mrs Clinton. They care our country very well. Mrs. Clinton get more votes than Obama. This is a American people voice. Nobody can change it.
Demacridit leader can select the Obama as nominee but they cannot change most votes' choice..Delegates numbers is not important. American people's votes is importance. No body can change them.

Go Mrs. Clinton!

enough!   April 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

First they called us Wal-Mart democrats.

Instead of peeling away the college educated, high income Hillary supporters, we saw through the hype of hope propaganda.

We strongly united behind Hillary, the champion of ALL democrats.

We stood in solidarity behind ALL democrats regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, geography, gender or creed.

The strategy of hate while preaching unity will not fool nor win over voters.

no more Hill-Billys   April 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

carter, you are the best.
i know that you will endorse obama.

go Obama 08

Rich   April 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Most people supporting Hillary are doing so to pay back favor they got from the Clinton's not necessary the best candidate. James Culliver one of the Hillary Clinton supporters attacked Richardson for not paying back the favors he (Richardson) got from the Clintons. Obama is running against two presidential candidates because Bill Clinton is actively campaing and continues to receive a good deal of coverage. No one has ever run actively against two people like the Clinton's are doing, especially one being former president.

Rev. Wright   April 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

You guys quit picking on my man, Obama. We is going to the white house, where for the first time a black woman can legally sleep there. What kind of comment is that? I'm sorry, I'm such a racist. I just think with the right side of my brain? I walk to the beat of a different drummer? I'm not disfunctional, I'm just different. I am black and you white people owe me for all my suffering.

RandyT, Denton, TX   April 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Seems to me this current president should be listening to his favorite philosopher – Christ – a bit more.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Then of course there is James the reported brother of Christ;

"Peacemakers who sown in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." (James 3:18)

So good president or bad president, it seems Carter tries in all his endeavors to follow his "philosopher" his God much closer than the current occupant.

Helene   April 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

In case of a conflict you talk to your enemies, not your friends to end it. We negotiated with Nazi Germany, and many others. Why not Hamas if this brings peace to the Middle East.

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I LOVE MY OBAMA MAN.

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GIVE MUCH RESPECT & LOVE TO

PRESIDENT CARTER FOR THE TIRELESS WORK HE HAS

DONE FOR ALL OF HUMANITY, & ALWAYS WITH HONOR

AND DIGNITY. HE HAS DONE MORE TO FREE OUR MINDS

FROM PREJUDICE & IGNORANCE THAN ANY RECENT

FORMER PRESIDENT OR PUBLIC FIGURE. SOME ONE

THE CLINTONS & BUSHS SHOULD BUT CERTAINLY

WON'T EMULATE. CUDOS TO YOU SIR.

kate, NM   April 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Ready for change , even in the wrong direction!

Bonnie from Michigan   April 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

You know, I voted for Jimmy Carter and if he could run again, I would vote for him again...why? Because Jimmy Carter cares about us, the real people. That's why Habitat for Humanity was developed. And how about the CETA program that put americans back to work? I was one of those that benefited from the CETA program. President Carter then and Mr. Carter now has always carried himself with dignity and never lost sight of his accountability to, and responsibility for us, the american people. As for ex-president Carter talking with Hammas....well, he loves this country enough to take the entire burden of the critics and name-callers to try to bring about peace...Jimmy Carter IS NOT a traitor nor a friend of our enemies. Jimmy Carter is a Peace Maker....

Quinn   April 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Maybe he got his Oval Office advice from his grandchildren when he was president?

Fedup   April 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Carter had his chance as president to help this country and he was too much like Obama to succeed. Nice man, one of the worst presidents. Obama is a nice man who would also make a lousy presiden, IF he gets the chance.

Venus   April 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

There's no peace because of the USA and England's role! They took that land and made Israel a state in the middle of Muslim Country!

Thanks Mr. Carter for all that you do! Just because the USA doesn't agree with what you did – doesn't mean it's not right! After – all – what's Connie Rice job?

Go Obama!

Peter   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

HILLARY 08
Although Carter is pro Obama at the end of the primary he will cast His vote for HILLARY understanding that
She is the most qualified and electable candidate the one that has a chance to win the W.H.

HILLARY 08

Cindy   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Breaking News! : Hillary Clinton Required to Testify in November to FEC Fraud! April 28, 2008, 12:13AM To All Super Delegates! : This is very disturbing news! In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!

Jon in CA   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

HAMAS love Jimmy

Jimmy loves Obama

HAMAS loves Obama

Isn't it such a wonderful world??

Mike   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

To Chris 24:

Sticking you head in the sand and hoping your enemies will go away is EXACTLY the democrats plan to deal with terrorists.

It didn't work in 1938, 1948, 1973, 1996, 1998, 1999 and it won't work now.

You should study history better.

Gilkey   April 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I do understand that Rev. Wright speakings (or excerpts use to slow down Obama) may have changed the views of some mainstream America but It doesn't change what has happened in America! I for one were sold on Hillary as a result of Bill(ary) Clinton but as I understood in life is that "change will never be imbraced if no serious efforts are made to change!" Even if for what ever reason Hillary wins the nomination is she going to slam the door in the face of Rev. Wright or will she do like so many have done before "Look the other way!?" Either way won't be a first! I guess when Chelsy is old enough to run she will use her eight years in the White House as experience too! Sorry Chelsy!

Herman LA, CA   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Barack your the only person that can lead this country back from the status quo. Come on Senator Obama. You are the man for the job.

Rise Barack Rise

YES WE CAN

Gerry   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

New NC polls shows Obama 51%, Clinton 37%. This would give Obama a 17 delegate gain and increase his lead to 174 elected delegates-an insurmountable lead with only 217 delegates left to count.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Right on, President Carter! The nominee is evident, if Billary and Wright don't slaughter him first!

Please, people, THINK for yourselves, do your homework before you vote.

And ASK yourselves: why would you vote for McCain or Hillary when the WAR is as much their faults as it IS Bush's! How does voting FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ wisdom....... and to make matters worse, Hillary declares that she would wipe out Iran! Where does the madness stop????????

We have HUGE problems in our country, 10 TRILLION in debt AND COUNTING! Our children are dropping out of school, people are losing their homes and jobs! People are going bankrupt because they can not pay for healthcare! The price of fuel is UP over 200%!!

PLEASE, America, THINK! WE CAN NOT SUSTAIN THIS MADNESS!

Vote for change!

Gerry   April 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

New NC polls shows Obam 51%, Clinton 37%. This would give Obama a 17 delegate gain and increase his lead to 174 elected delegates-an insurmountable lead with only 217 delegates left to count.

Elizabeth Marquez   April 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

The Super Delegates had better be sure that Hillary Clinton gets the nomination because many of us will not vote for someone who has been endorsed by Hamas. Obama made comments because McCain was one of the first to comment on it, but I didn't hear him denounce the endorsement. What is going on! Why would Hamas endorse Obama there are way too many unanswered questions about Obama.

Pete Splingaerd   April 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Israel is doing everything it can to prevent statehood for the Palestinians because it knows that as an independent state, Palestine will have the right to buy arms from anywhere in the world. Israel had to overcome this hurdle in the past century for its own statehood and is acutely aware of the significance.

Dave   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Wow, Jimmy Carter, stating the obvious. Now please go away with your idiotic attempts to remain relevant.

Patrick McIntire   April 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Thank God all this crap about Obama is coming out now and not November. It would have been too late, but there is still time to undo the damage. Hillary is the only path to victory in November. She won't let us down like Obama has. It is a shame because he seemed so promising.

mitch from ark.   April 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

carter will endorse obama,and obama will win.thank GOD!

CYNTHIA   April 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

President Carter is a man of honor and peace. Leave him alone. He only wants what's best for the world.

Cinta
New York City

Former Hillary supporter   April 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

I agree with Maurice, NC.

Jason – KY, sometimes the truth hurts.

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

CONGRATS HILLARY ON YOUR LEAD!
WE ARE WITH YOU GIRL!!!!!!!!

Chris Banner   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

I watched Carter on Larry King last night and I must admit the man is so intelligent, well-spoken and very enthusiastic. I wish we had another president like him. He is a man of wisdom unlike the current president who drove us in to a horrible recession.

Eddie G   April 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I agree, and Hillary does not have a chance to win legit, so she should quit!

Whatever   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

It's a shame to see CNN try to portray this as an unspoken endorsement for Obama. Carter is very smart man to keep restating his neutraility and not add fuel to fire an already bitter fight for the nomination.

Mike from Westchester   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Breanna:

Perhaps we need to change the religious mindset in the U.S.

Why does Obama need to prove he's a Christian, not a Muslim?

Thomas Jefferson warned of religious tests for holding office – that applies to both official tests and those imposed by a narrow minded electorate.

A lot of people out there need to, as the Beatles said, "free your minds instead"

lol   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

after the rev. wright blabber tour, I'm sure hillary will be the nominee. she has a chance against mccain, obama does not. go hillary!

David Goldman for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

THE DNC HAS A DILEMA ON THEIR HANDS.

AND I AM HERE TO SOLVE IT FOR THEM.

SHOW THE NERVE YOU HAVEN'T IN THE RECENT PAST.

AND START GIVING YOUR SUPERDELEGATE VOTES TO

THE MOST INTELLIGENT AND DECENT HUMAN BEING.

THIS FOLKS WILL PUT THE DNC BACK IN PLAY.

Getting tired of this   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Shane (10:55am) is exactly correct.

And Breanna (11:10am) is confused. The conflict in the Middle East is not about one group telling another what their religion should be. Palestinians are both Muslim and Christian and a larger number of the most prominent Palestinian political leaders are Christian. It is about land and political power.

Carter is doing the right thing, once again.

nicole   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I wish, I wish people wouldn't insult Hilary or Obama so much, its so disrespectful and offensive to everyone–
In the end it won't be the candidates that have split the democratic party, it will be the people that have allowed themselves to actually become hateful, hateful of the opposing candidate.

It is very very sad. To me it seems, that whether Obama or Clinton wins the nomination, it doesn't even matter already.

How does one plead with the American people to be nicer and more accepting in this democratic race?

justobserve   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Carter knows that it will come to superdelegates at the end but prolonging it for an egocentric Clinton to prove she is out of her husband's shadow is not the way to save the party. Please, endorse Obama. His nomination can't be stolen now so why wait? She is not even her husband's shadow in the first place! She hide behind his shadow as the unelected president to decide everything from personels to policies in his presidency against all the experts. It is nepotism!

Alonzo Demetrius   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Ole Magnolia Breath Jeemy Cahtuh.... He was a terrible president; not even his own party supported him. Most of Obama's supporters were not even born or not interested in national events when he was in the White House. He was disastrous to our economy, our image abroad. You should have seen the trash programs he required of the Dept of Defense during that time! All scrapped as soon as a reasonable person followed him into the Presidency. Still, he is a good man personally, but that is not enough in today's world. The Presidency requires a person of great courage to formulate policies that take care of our country first and stand up to our enemies. Obama is not a man of courage; he may be a good man personally but he has no grounding in international governance and for that matter, not in national governance either. Look at Chicago, what a hellhole that is after Obama left there.

Jason - KY   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Maurice, NC

Did you have the sound up. Have you been drinking?

Question   April 29th, 2008 11:23 am ET

The Clintons are scandalous. There is a case pending RIGHT NOW (Peter Paul vs Clinton) in CA, it’s a real, legit case Peter Paul vs Clinton. Don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself-the case number is : BC304174
lasuperiorcourt.org/OnlineServices/CivilIndex/index.asp

Jenny   April 29th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Come on Senator Obama. You are the man for the job.

YES WE CAN

lisa   April 29th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Carter should not be involved in foreign policy.
To all you people that think that Ms Clinton has a chance now wake up this debate is over. Obama has won more states more votes and more delegates. Come next Tuesday once Obama wins NC and ties Indiana the numbers don't lie, she is done. Oh ok she isn't done she will do everything in her power after that to destroy Obama more than she has already done.

Clinton has to have 75.27% of all remaining votes to win right now, she has to have 89.12% after Tuesday.
Go Home lier, deceiver, cultist, racist, Clinton.

Joe   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

President Carter,

I use to respect you and your commitment to peace & human rights. However, as of late you have become a joke. How in the Hell, can you even go against our State Dept and sit down with a well-known terrorist organization like hamas and talk policy with them with no authority on behalf of the U.S. We all know that it is well documented that hamas would love more than anything to destroy us and Israel. With this, and your pathetic hint of supporting obama (who doesn't appeal to white/rural/blue-collar Americans-who are the people you need in order to win any election republican or democrat) has made me realize what republicans and many Americans have always said about you, "WEAK & INCOMPETENT"! I now believe them. If these are the kind of decisions that you made while you were President, then I can see why you got trounced by Reagan in 1980. So if obama gets this nomination, maybe you can teach him the art of conceding, an art in which you mastered so well!! If obama is the Democratic Candidate, it will be just like when you ran for re-election in 1980, with obama conceding to McCain, even before the polls closed, sort like you did with Reagan!

Yes we can!   April 29th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Part of me wants everyone left to experience the election mania that's going on, but part of me also want NC and IN to shut this thing down so Obama can unite us and concentrate on the general election….I was so excited when NJ voted. Although Hillary won the state, Obama won my county and I still have my two lawn signs up….Change is good, dont be afraid or allow anyone to tell you otherwise…..the 90's were o.k., but this is 2008 and the future is Now, Obama is the future our youth are the future…..there wont be a 3am phone call and if there is voicemail will get it because, Obama would have solved the crisis 3pm yesterday!.....and all these pundits who keep saying "he can't win without the white vote"...keep neglecting the young and african american vote...we do have a voice too and we're speaking louder than ever....be careful what you say!

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

HILLARY WILL SOON CHAIN HERSELF

TO THE WHITE HOUSE DOOR.

SEN.OBAMA SHOULD AGREE TO LET HER SWIPE THE

WHITE HOUSE CHINA WHEN HE LEAVES OFFICE.

THAT MIGHT SWAY HER TO FINALLY GO AWAY.

ELGER   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

HILLARY IS A FIGHTER ???

She acts as a bully in a bar browl without arms, where when he realizes he lost, grabs a gun and try to shoot his oponent, even if it is his brother !! DO YOU CALL SUCH A FIGHTER ?? There are better definitions !!

ELGER

demwit   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Do you have a signed Peace Treaty on that one too Jimmy??

Peter, DC transplant   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Obama too weak to win? Come on, Hilfans, open your eyes. This man is the only politician I've EVER SEEN who is strong enough to stand up in the face of immense political pressure and NOT disown his pastor. FINALLY, we have a potential nominee who isn't entirely a sellout! We have a real person! Imagine that! I too disagree with the Rev., not because of what he said but because of his attitude and philosophy. HOWEVER, the man has courage enough to say what he believes, and he is a PREACHER, not a TUTOR. As for Obama, I appreciate the fact that he hasn’t bowed to political pressure. He’s got more of a spine than Bush, Hillary, and McCain combined, because he’s willing to listen and consider opinions that differ from his own. So say what you will Hilfans, your candidate does have some huevos (and elbows)… but Obama has got a spine, and I hope America won’t smother common sense this time around.

Time to move on   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I wonder how people can be so mean that,they will hold you responsible for what somebody says in this 21st century that you have freedom of speech.Even spokesperson today can contracdict his boss like the case of Penny.So great American people dont fall for distractions that will take your face off the big pictures,afterall the pump price,healthcare,college education,economy and the other stuff doesnt understand all the petty distractions.Let all hands be on deck and unite behind a common purpose which OBAMA represents.Obviously Hillary too is a good but,since OBAMA is ahead in all that matters Dem unite to bring back the good old days.
OBAMA 08

Bob, NY   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Who was worse than Bush!??

Jimmy Carter and Billy Clinton..., there is no doubt..

Shawn   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

All this talk and the superdelegates are going to make the final decision. There choice Hillary or Obama and Rev. Wright. People need to wake up, just as Obama needs to wake up. To win this he has to distance himself from this man. But for some reason he want, do you really believe the superdelegates are going to pick him with the problems Rev Wright is causing. He is single handed destroying Obama, and after this all clears and Hillary is the nomiee. The story will be how a Black man destroys another Black mans chances of becoming President.

From one black male too Obama.
Shake this clown off your back, if you still want to win.
But for now my vote has change to Hillary until you change grow a back bone(Obama).

VERY DISAPPOINTED. Everyone if you want to get somewhere in life, always be careful of the company you keep.

Wright asks like a clown and Obama just stands there.

Pist.

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

HILLARY WILL PROBABLY SOON CHAIN HERSELF

TO THE WHITE HOUSE DOOR.

SEN.OBAMA SHOULD AGREE TO LET HER SWIPE THE

WHITE HOUSE CHINA WHEN HE LEAVES OFFICE.

THAT MIGHT SWAY HER TO FINALLY GO AWAY

rj   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Noble, thank you for that comment. i too have been wondering how she could offend all the 'little' states and no one seems to care. Had Obama made that comment she would've been all over him. She didn't care that MI and FL wouldn't be counted either until she got desperate and saw she couldn't win outright. She is the queen of double standards. Anything is okay as long as she's the one doing it but it's not okay if someone else is. The Clinton's have offended so many groups and continue to get away with it. They've offended all the young people, because, 'the old people are too savvy to go for Obama', they've offended blacks many times over, they've offended small states, she has in the past offended housewives yet they blindly go along with her. She continues to come up as the most negative of the three in polls yet people still vote for her. Her former pastor was convicted but that's okay. Her husband takes money from Columbia but that's okay because not all husbands and wives think alike–of course she continues to take credit for his service in the whitehouse as part of her vast experience. She really just doesn't get it and unfortunately a lot of people are just like her.

boez   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I think Carter should not of spoken to Hamas leaders.It accomplished nothing for peace.Hamas members,who are Palestinians,feel very stongly that the country of Israel is on their land.They want their land back.This has been the ideology of the overwhelming number of Palestinians since the creation of Israel in 1948.As long as the Palestinians feel this way peace is just an abstract vision that will never become a reality.Carter talking to Hamas only strengthens the Palestinians will to resist the fact that Israel exists.

APS in Hawaii   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Carter is right that the people in the Middle East have to recognize each other and talk to each other in order to have a political solution. However, because of the deep distrust between the people in the region, it will be nearly impossible to have a solution. Sad commentary of our times when people would rather kill each other rather then try to find a solution to live next to each other. Both sides have things that need to change, but I doubt in my life time that it will happen. The radicals in both camps drive the agendas for peace and are making ridiculous "offers" they know that will be rejected by the other side. I still can remember the death of the 12 year old boy with his father caught in a cross fire on TV. Neither side felt remorse or regret for the killing of the boy on TV. Instead, both sides blamed the other. That is the problem with the governments there, no one is accountable or willing to be part of the solution. Best wishes and God Bless to all of the people in the region. May you someday realize that the radicals on both sides are ruining your chances for peace.

breanna   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

got news for ya jimmy (carter). theres no way that theres gonna be peace in the middle east in yours, or my, lifetime. reason? you will HAVE to change the religious mindset of the people in the middle east before they will become receptive to democratic change ( and peace). not gonna happen. i wouldnt want anyone trying to tell me that being a christain is wrong and that i have to throw my religious beliefs to the wind. well the people in the ME will not accept this either. so, until and unless you can change their belief system, peace isnt gonna happen. i have accepted this why hasnt jimmy and others?

eddie n. powellnye   April 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

ONCE AGAIN MR. CARTER HAS PROVEN THAT ANYBOBY EXCCEPT HRC AND MCBUSH HAS ANY CHANCE OF HELPING OUR COUNTRY IMAGE. IT IS A SHAME THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CANNOT SEE HOW THEY ARE DECEIVING US. THE REST OF THE WORLD NEEDS FOR US TO HAVE SOME ONE IN PLACE THAT DO NOT LIE. AGAIN, IF WE START OFF WITH LIARS, WE END UP WITH
NOTHING.

Iowa Voter   April 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

I have a question for the Obama,s delegates- why did you not show up for the District Convention here in Iowa? Did you finally see the light and decided to stay home? I think so. If our Caucus was held now I think we would have had a different outcome. Edwards and Clinton would have won. Wished Edwards would have stayed in the fight. Since he did not – GO CLINTON.

Obatala   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Yes yes we can..................

thank you Mr. Carter. we will have our nominee, even so the clinton machine has been trying to stop democracy.

Obama 08

Maurice, NC   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Apparently most of the posters on this site are still judging people based on thirty second sound bites. I watched the Bill Moyer interview and the press conference on Monday. Rev. Wright is a brilliant man. To call him a racist is just funny. The UCC church is predominately white. His mentor is a white man. I love Barack, but have lost some respect for him for not defending Rev. Wright more than he did. But as the good Rev. says, “He is a politician; he does what a politician does. I am a man of god; I do what a man of god does.”

BHO or HRC 2008 (Preferably BOTH!)

j williamson   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Obama's "spiritual mentor" has already sunk Barack's chances – the good Rev. Wright seems more intent on indulging his own ego, rather than thinking about how repeating inane comments will prevent Obama from getting the nomination. Clinton, to her enormous credit, stood firm and brave in the face of intense pressure to drop out. The girl knows how to fight.

Shelley   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Of course he won't endorse Obama...because he KNOWS Obama can't win and he wants a democrat in the WH.

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

david   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

RISE HILLARY RISE

YES SHE WILL

Hanging Chad   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

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As a member of our local ROTARY CLUB, I find it interesting that Mr. Carter wants to embrace HAMMAS, while HAMMAS has listed Rotarians as it's ENEMY and vowed the distruction of our Club.

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING, MR. CARTER???

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Julie.   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

TO jonnyboy..I dont think calling hillary supporters, white middle-aged racist are doing Obama any favors, just proves our point about Obamas hate campaign!

Sharon Minnesota   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Carters quote:

Obama’s “new level of eloquence” and Clinton’s “tenacity”

After reading that, what type of person would you rather have for our next president? My opinion is talk is cheap but tenacity is a presidential requirement to successfully lead our country to peace and prosperity. Hillary has so much more to offer in her repertoire. Mr. Obama needs his crowd with their over the top hoopla to prop him up where Hillary has got the "tenacity" to stand alone when it's necessary. Make a smart choice.

Hillary in 08, 09 and beyond

James   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I think Carter should go ahead and endorse Obama. The hate between the two party's seems to me started while Bill Clinton was in office and if you listen to Hilery clinton and her suporters you can hear the hate in just about ever speach. Only two people I believe will be able to get rid of the hate and be able to get the two partys to co-operate. Those two are Obama and McCain. With Hilery the hate will continueand we will go thro another 4 years with out any acomplishments.

Deanna   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I love Jimmy Carter!!!!

Mary in Old Hickory, Tn   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Go President Carter, you did the right thing. Now go ahead and endorse a winner, Senator Obama! We need a change for all people.
The Media and all of the negative response in regard to Rev. Wright needs to stop. Rev. Wright is not running for president, therefore his comments shoud not having anything to do with Senator Obama. My fellow Americans, you need to refrain from listening to racist comments made in regard to Senator Obama. Obama is not a racist, he is a stong candidate that can bring about a change in this country for all Americans and abroad. Looks at the economy, gas prices, food, etc. has sky rocket. WE NEED A CHANGE, AND HE CAN DO IT.

Ash Sadek   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I think we have to be more honest and avoid following what the media push to our brains without thinking. Carter is the founder of the first PEACE in the Middle East ever in the history of this conflict.

He has all the rights to try to save his project and remember, he is not gaining any money or publicity for this at all.
Please for the sake of God, listen to PEACE.

You don't stop fire with fire; you stop it with Water...

Thanks President Carter and God bless your Nobel Efforts and God Bless the whole world.

Obama understand the differences and he is honest, noble, and has integrity.

reda   April 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

this is how the next president should be. i don't think clinton shares the same views, we need a president that defend the country image in the world. how come poeple chose a president just because he represents certain values that matters only to a special category of poeple. go to europe, africa, asia, and ask people about the role of the usa in the world, and you will be surprised with their disapointement. like carter, i beleive obama will not only change this country, but will fixe lots of issues globally and bring nations together.

Jack Colson   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

It matters not who Jimmy Carter endorses – he's lost his marbles. Not when it comes to money for self however, he's writing books left and right to feed his bank account.
Jack

Delaware   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

It is never too late for Bush to do something short term about the economy if he gets good advice. Anyway, I forgive the president because he did not understand economics in school or the current economy. I wonder what grade he gets in school for economics. I am guessing a low C.

Anony--PA   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

You know, one of the reasons I don't like Obama is because he reminds me so much of Carter....

HILLARY 08!

Shane   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Carter did not step out of boundry in meeting with Hamas. Carter said Hamas is ready to recognize Israel's right to exist. Israel doesn't want peace with Palestinians. They are still building illegal settlements on Palestinian land. Here is a statistic you will probably never hear. For every 1 Israel death, 40 Palestinians die. For every one 1 Israel childs death, 8 Palestinians kids die. I don't support suicide bombings which i think are unacceptable and unconscionable. But Israel is using United States Technology to kill innocent civilians. We are actually sponsoring State Terrorism , and that is a fact. So we are no different than certain extreme Middle Easterns. You think these people are terrorist that run Hamas, but they are not. The leaders of Hamas are Doctors and a Physicist. These are extremely intelligent individuals. The Israel Palestine conflict is an extremely complicated situation with both good guys and bad guys on each sides. I want to pose this question to you all. If a some individual decided to move in your back yard, how would you feel. You would obviously try get them out. Well that's what's happening in Palestine. Israel agreed to not build any settlements on Palestinian land but they continue doing so. So certain Palestinians take violence to an extreme levels which I condemn, but I think certain Americans would do similiar acts if another country tried to take our land and we were defenseless.

noble   April 29th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I FIND IT AMAZING THAT NOT EVEN A SINGLE SO CALLED WISE AND INTELLIGENT PEOPLE AND THE MEDIA DONT FIND IT OFFENSIVE WHEN HILLARY KEEPS ON SAYING SHE IS WINNING THE BIGGER STATES AND SHE SOUNDS AS IF THE OTHER STATES OBAMA HAS WORN DONT MEAN ANYTHING. WHO IS AN ELITIST. IF SHE IS THE ONE LOOKING DOWN ON OTHER STSTES AS IF THEY ARE NOT IMPORTANT.
I NEED AN EXPLANATION TO THIS.
THANK YOU.

evelyn   April 29th, 2008 10:53 am ET

How sweet of him to say all about his children and grandchildren are in support of Obama, Bless his heart.

Ric   April 29th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Obama / Wright '08 ~ Audacity of Hope

Frank   April 29th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Wall Street and CNBC said the John McCain and Hillary Clinton's no tax on the gas pump is a stupid and no-brainer plan. Because this 'no tax' plan changes the gas supply and demand equation, it only makes the oil crisis worse and worse

Jay   April 29th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I like him and respect him for staying out of the mix.

But, If he really like Obama, he would have endorsed him already....so....

Randy - Denver   April 29th, 2008 10:50 am ET

i fully support Mr. carter in his actions with Hamas, what you people are not seeing is that for the FIRST TIME Hamas has it williing to have peace with Isreal! They ahve always in the past talked of destroying Isreal now they are talking of a two state solution!!! This is a fantastic thing for peace in the middle east!!! Mr. Carter is a godsend to this country if we only had enough sense to listen to him.

Now for all those Clintonistas who say she is a fighter.. I agree but you forgot a few adjectives, she is a "punch drunk fighter" she has been beaten and is still standing not because she is a winner but because her hubris will not let her acknowledge she was wrong and should ahve stepped down... reminds one of the current resident in the White House doesn't it?

milkbottle   April 29th, 2008 10:50 am ET

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright couldn't have done more damage to Barack Obama's campaign if he had tried. And you have to wonder if that's just what one friend of Wright wanted.

Shortly before he rose to deliver his rambling, angry, sarcastic remarks at the National Press Club Monday, Wright sat next to, and chatted with, Barbara Reynolds.

A former editorial board member at USA Today, she runs something called Reynolds News Services and teaches ministry at the Howard University School of Divinity. (She is an ordained minister).

It also turns out that Reynolds – introduced Monday as a member of the National Press Club "who organized" the event – is an enthusiastic Hillary Clinton supporter

Bing Reyes   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Whoa . . . America.

NOBAMA NO WAY!   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON!!

YES WE WILL!

Patrick from CA   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Please Mr. Carter...

Please endorse Obama...

Maybe he will pick you as his running mate...

Oh, I forgot, he already picked Oprah for the position.

Oh well, I am sure there is room for you and Richardson someplace!

-Go Hillary '08

Chris From California   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hopefully, Mr. Carter has the good sense to support the most experienced, most competent, and most capable person for President to bring this country back to its greater level of greatness once again: Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton 2009!!!

Concerned Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I agree with President Carter. I think he is not endorsing Obama because of Hamas. It is really telling that a known terrorist group favors a presidential candidate. No thank you. Obama will not be my choice.

AJ   April 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Mr. Carter is a great man, but he doesnt seem to get it. There will be no peace in the middle east. Those who oppose Israel will do anything to destroy her, even if it means another Hitler style genocide. This wil not change. These people are fanatics so filled with hatred that they will not give up. Ever.

Donna   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Finally, someone else who gets it. Hillary is the best presidential choice.

bP   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

GO Obama! 08/012

Dianna Spencer   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

CNN thank you so much for posting my share. I have tried so many times and this is the first my comments are added. Former President JC is now aware of the reality and know that one of the democratic candidates is shaking the party and America after the PA results.

Jen B.   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I have always admired President Carter and see a huge difference between him and Bill Clinton in their role as ex-Presidents.
The former strives to do good in the world, the latter is totally self-serving, avaricious and corrupt.
Obama is in the same league as Carter.
The country does not need more of the Clinton's style of politicking.

BostonU educated African-American, 28   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

OBAMA supporters on here are sooooo cocky, mean and disrespectful! Some of these comments are so immature! Growup!!!

Marge Hibbing Mn   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

IT BETTER NOT BE OBAMA OR THERE WON'T BE A DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR VERY LONG. Only the blacks and the good old boys.

The real Democrats will desert in droves. They don't want a piece of flotsome to be president, they want someone with guts and that's Hillary Clinton.

At the first sign of conflict obama doubles up and whines and cries. Look at the Wright incident. For 20 years he went to this guys church. Did he wear EAR PLUGS.

chris24   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

If the current administration wasn't such idiots, they would realize you can't stick your head in a hole and the "bad guys" will go away.

Carter is right, any meaningful agreement must include all sides or you simply have people that already agree with each other agreeing on paper.

bush should be in prison

Isaac   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

He is right. You have to have both sides meet in order to appease both.

jean ingelow   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

If Carter is in love with Obama as all the Obama supporters say, there is a reason he does not endorse him to help get the nomination over with. He must have doubts.

Obama must be able to prove to the super delegates that he can win the electoral college vote. When you lose Ohio, Penn and Florida in a general election and the entire South you lose, even if you take Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, New Hampshire and Utah from the republicans.

Electoral Math matters. Ask Al Gore. And you can bet your butt the super delegates all know that it matters.
Hillary Clinton has perserved and succeeded against more money and incredible pressure and continues to win primaries. She is by far the toughest candidate against McCain.

it's obvious hillary's base is uneducated in their comments   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

carter rocks my socks

eric from canada   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

cnn post my comment TIME TO CHANGE AMERICA OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.
BY THE WAY DOES SHERYL THE TURN COAST CRAZY........

Kenneth M   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I am an Obama supporter but I am afraid the damage has been too servare. He does not know how to stand up for himself. If he looses Indian Obama should try for the VP Post. At least he will have the needed work history in 12 or 16.

JSterling   April 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

President Carter deserves much respect for his unending support of the poor and has a long history trying to end human suffering. I believe he has a very strong point in trying to include all parties in trying to find peace.

As for the election. I respect that he is not endorsing either of them until they have won the nomination. For all of you Obama supporters, Mrs. Clinton is not in the same standing at let's say Ron Paul. She is very much right up there with Mr. Obama. And don't forget that neither candidate, including Obama will have the 2025 needed to win, even in June. Each canidate has their strengths and weakness. Lastly, don't forget, America was not ready for the other super liberal candidate 4 years ago: Howard Dean!

Thomas Uhrick - Indiana   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

If he was going to support Obama, he would have already. He is waiting to make sure the best candidate is chosen in the end, and it doesn't look good for Obama anymore.

Mike - Texas   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Thanks to Carter, now Hamas supports OBama.

Let's see, there is Hamas and William Aires. How many more terrorists are going to support OBama. Of course Carter has always been on the side of the terrorists, just look at how he supported Iran's overthrow.

Oh yes, then there is Rev. Wright and his extremist views.

I don't know how much more OBama can handle!!!

SLO Bear   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

History will judge the superdelegates as cowardly idiots if they allow the media and entrenched interests to tank Obama with Rev. Wright.

Dick in Florida   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Lighten up on President Carter. He is a man of peace trying to do his part in solving a 2,000 year old conflict. Hamas is part of the problem and must be part of the solution to Arab-Israeli Middle East problems. Not talking, as the Bush administration is doing, gains nothing but more violence.

He will probably endorse Obama in the end and even campaign for him but I still will not vote for him. He isn't black enough and isn't white enough. He persists in coloring himself as an American black but lacks the experience of going through the black experience since he was raised in a white family in Indonesia and Hawaii.

Sharon   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

All superdelegates need to decide who to vote for after May 5. The American people are tired of all the hoopla about the candidates and the DNC needs a candidate now. The rest of the states are not going to change the outcome. I think Jimmy Carter should cast his vote now and get the rest of them to follow. i like Jimmy Carter but talking to Hamas I am not sure of. Of course I am not a politician

PCM 01   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

President Carter,
I like your style.
Collaboration, mediation, communication are very welcome skills in today's world. These are the skills we need in today's world.
Bombing and killing each other is not working militarely or economically. This country is imploding from a finacial point of view.
We need to choose Mr. Obama, so w can sart relating in adiffernt level with the world community.
Thank you for your comments, Mr. Carter

Jon   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Bravo President Carter – This is democratic process and Hillary has chance – Go Hillary

Chris from San Antonio   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Why won't the media talk about Clinton's former pastor?
Why won't the media talk about Peter Paul v. Clinton?
Why won't the media talk about Penn and the Colombia trade deal?

I'm talking to YOU, CNN.

Andy J, NY   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Carter is a bone head. Pretty much a do-nothing president, and any scholar of American presidential history will tell you that he was a flop. Thats why he had only 1 term in office. He helps broker one people deal, which would have happened without him, anyway, and you liberal nut bags think he's the greatest thing ever.

Carter was a flop, plain and simple.

Go ahead and endorse Obama. It wouldn't be a shock that one cruddy president would endorse a candidate who would undoubtedly become another cruddy president.

venue   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

super delagate "man-up" This country is in a crisis and you're playing policical games. Unite and Excel !..

Go Obama!

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

I saw President Carter on the Daily Show yesterday......I really admire his post-Presidential work.....Keep up the good work!

George   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

For his next track, Former President Carter will go speak to al-Qaeda. At this point he is pretty much a lock for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Angus McDugan   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Jimmy is going to introduce a new Dem Nom from Hamas.

Stephina   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Carter stated that:

"I thought maybe I could convince [Hamas] to be more accommodating.”

And why did He think they were going to be accomodating??? These are people that dangerous radicals and believe blood shed and killing is the only way to victory. No rationale person is going to be able to sit down and negociate with them.

Carter needs to stop trying to interject himself into world policy making without an invitation do so by Bush.

This is the same sort of silly and worthless meetings that Obama has stated he would engage in with sanctioned countries who are govered by violent radicals.

I am a Republican who is amazed at the way the Democratic party has treated Sen. Hillary Clinton. Absolutely no loyalty or respect. I and my Republican friends were sure that Clinton would be the next President.

However, having watched what the Democratic party has done to her by supporting Mr. Obama and creating a clear and wide divide within their party.

Talk about being stupid and shooting yourself in the foot, the Democrats could have won the Presidency by supporting Clinton.

McCain 2008!!!!

California Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Hopefully, Jimmy Carter and the other superdelegates are beginning to see that Obama is not "electable" and that Clinton is the best candidate for the job of President. The democrats need the big and swing states and Clinton is the one to win those states.

GO HILLARY!

Irwin   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Yes, Carter should spell it out now. I see nothing wrong when he talks
to enemies and friends as a former president.
Give it some weight Carter and endorse Barack Obama.

Rob, NY   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Obama is our dream! President Carter, what you're waiting for?

Irwin   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Yes, Carter should spell it out now. I see nothing wrong when he talks
to anemies and friends as a former president.
Give it some weight Carter and endorse Barack Obama.

bill   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Whether he accomplishes something or not, and with or without permission from the current administration, Mr. Carter at lease got some dialogue going.

How the present administration thinks that they can accomplish something without talking to all parties involved in a conflict is beyond me.

They remind me of two four year olds ...... "I'm mad at you and I'm not going to talk to you". That shows a lot of maturity and patience on this administration's part.

totul91   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Mr. Carter is a rare candidate who studied in physics that always search for an answer based on evidence and supporting data behind the logic. Mr. Carter’s politics also based reality and rational behind the evidence. Unfortunately, many of us don’t use logic when we support our politicians. No wonder why he will support the most rational candidate (Se. Obama) in US recent history.

Mike   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Jimmy Carter is racist and anti-semetic. He is a disgrace to America.

I like Hillary, but let's get real   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

The real numbers show that Democrats should come together now and start supporting the presumed nominee Barack Obama, so that we can defeat John McCain in the fall. Can we beat John McCain?

Yes We Can.

Carter is a Saint, Hillary the devil   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Yes, Clinton can stay in the race. She obviously wants it so badly. And now that the judge in the Peter Paul trial has decided to let everyone in her fraud and corruption case be required to testify (including Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Al Gore, Ed Rendell, Barbara Streisand, Cher, Stan Lee, Brad Pitt, Mike Wallace, Larry King and others) except her, she really can! She won't have to appear until after the election! Isn't that convenient?! From his comments at the hearing, it appears the judge is friends with Hillary's defense lawyer!

Of course this won't get posted.

Lee WV   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

He made the point that the super delegates by large will honor the pledged delegate count,WSJ this am states that Obama is heavily favored in the "silent election' meaning the superdelegates.So what is left for the Clintonites?

Julie.   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Carter needs to be stripped of his title, so yes go ahead endorse Obama. He needs more anti-american endorsements to add to his l
ong list of FRIENDS!

GEE, cnn why not any of mine, cant you hear me whining?

bdiddy   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

there's only 2 reasons any super delegate endorses obama at this juncture:

1. as a last ditch effort, in unison with other endorsees, to create the illusion of widespread support and inevitability and to, hopefully, stem the tide of his clear reversal of momentum beginning with texas and ohio primaries.

2. stupidity.

neither rationale will stave the inevitable from occurring, namely, hillary overtaking him in key metrics (popular vote, head-to-head polls vs. mccain) and the key pychological metric of "momentum." and to announce now is just to create a potential adversary in hillary clinton without any discernible upside (unless, again, you fool yourself into believing scenario #1 above has a realistic chance of working).

Deb   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I'm sure you are waiting to endorse the winner!

Obama is no longer a viable candidate.

So we look forward to your formal endorsement of our new Democratic President.....

Hillary Clinton 08!

jj   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I hope he votes his own mind and not that of his grandkids, who aren't old enough to remember before the Bush mess. And that's why so many yound people are so easily led by Obama, they were toddlers when the Dems had office. between the two Bush's They can't remember how good it was. expecially the blacks, who praised the Clintons and are only now SO against them because one of their own is in the race. We need a fighter and we need experience and that's Clinton or McCain.

Randy Hurst San Francisco, California 94121   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

MR CARTER has been blamed for creating problems which he inherited from Republican administrations

Inflation was so bad during Nixon-Agnew-Ford that a 3-phase wage and price control system was initiated. The system was so corrupt that Johnny Carson created a toilet paper shortage by simply predicting it on his program (if a shortage existed, the price could increase–and did) Bush has followed the same script to rape the country.

k8   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

It's a sad state of things when former presidents have to take diplomacy onto their own shoulders because the current administration is completely unqualified

Mike   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Carter is not ready to endorse NObama...

The Superdelegates are sitting on their hands, rethinking their positions.

NObama has had a bad couple of weeks (in the press); people are seriously doubting his electability now!

I wish Edwards would endorse Senator Clinton, then Hillary takes Indiana & North Carolina, (keeps the momentum) , wins the remainig states and ends up proving to the undecided Superdelegates that she indeed is "The Comeback Kid..."

Go Hillary!!!!

Clinton/Edwards!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NObama supporters are ignotrant if they think Senator Clinton isn't going to pull this off, PLEASE!!!!!

Oh, and forget about the math, she's a Clinton!!!!!

Oh your Buddy Rev. Wright is helping things along, isn't he.

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Eric-PA   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

The convention is in August Jimmy. Hold your horses on your predictions! The longer this process goes forward the more is revealed about Obama and the more people realize it was a mistake to vote for him. Let's take it to the bitter end.

John, OH   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Well, as far as I can see, this race is over. The remaining states that Clinton has to win are Obama strongholds. I'm impressed by the display of stamina, but the end of the road is coming.

Dylan   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

President Carter is a man of real integrity. I'm really proud of his brave efforts towards a peace agreement in the Middle East.

Also, it's time he formally endorsed Obama.

Marine   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

A has been, who stills wants to be and a want to be. Great comination of no-nothings.

George   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Carter should not endorse Obama as Obama literally threw him under the bus doing what Obama advocates for. That is talking to your enemies.

This is another example of the difference between rhetoric and action.

Ben   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Carter said both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should stay in the presidential race as long as they still have a chance to win. Hillary has
lost the delegate count and popular vote and number of states won.
That leaves Senator Obama as the candidate with the best chance of
winning.

former democrat   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

if Obama wins then

OBAMA 2008 !!!!

If Clinton 'wins'

McCain 2008 ......... OBAMA 2012 !!!!

Obama will win landslide in NC   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

OBAMA! PERIOD. AND TO YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS, WE WILL NOT GIVE UP. YES WE CAN AND WE WILL!

Matt   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Clinton or McCain for November. There is no other real choice.

steph   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Lord, I hope so. Thanksgiving will be here soon.

Stacy Clarks   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

does anyone else think EVERY demcorat at this point should be attacking McCain from ALL corners!!! We need to keep him on the defense, he is getting a free ride!!!

while Obama and Clinton battle it out, we should be dragging McCain's policies THROUGH THE MUD!!! he is bad news for this country, and another Bush term that we do not need!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigben   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

He was one bad President.

Jacob   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

He's already given legitimacy to a terror group like Hamas. Any endorsement from Carter wouldn't be worth the water used to flush it down the toilet.

GORE 2008

North Carolina for Clinton   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I think Hillary has proven that she is the one to beat. She is a much stronger candidate to beat McCain in November and she is far more capable of dealing with our economic woes.

Obama is a very weak candidate and cannot win in Nov.

I think Hillary will be our nominee. She will win here in NC and all the other upcoming primaries virtually leaving Obama in the dirt.

Hillary 2008

MarthaInTexas   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary Clinton '08 !!!!!!

Fernandez   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Carter is the worst President in U.S history, maybe second worst after GW. Carter should not be interferring in U.S foreign policysounds like Jesse

Indiana will decide   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Carter is a true leader and has the right idea. He also would naturally support Obama, so go ahead and make it clear!

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Democrat it is almost time to unite this party I know we had a hard fight against each other and hope that our party will be unified in the end

david   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

If they want the White House in November, they better pick Hillary.

gerald strother   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

next Tuesday be factored in. She will be so far behind no way to catch up even including MI andFL DO THE MATH OVE FOR CLINITON.Can't overturn the will of the people ! IT will be ugly if they overturn, Do the MATH no way for her to win ulessThey Can't overturn the will of the people ! Then what has she won ??? over my volt and in no way will volt for her , now is win the most delegates hse has my volt

Anonymous   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

The guy needs to stay at home, put on his overalls and pick peanuts.

Biased CNN   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Carter was a great president...

And still he does many good things for the sake of humanity.
We are proud to have you

Tejano   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama-Carter 08. He is eligible to run as VP. That way he can send him to the Middle East to talk sense into our enemies, Iran, Syria, Jordan and he can stay home and appease our enemies at home.
Rev. Wright, Ayers, Farankhan, Al-Qaeda in America.

Tim   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Yes we will and that will be Senator Obama!!!!

Obama 08/12

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Barack Obama is the rightful nominee we are almost there one month and a couple of days and we will be rid of Hillary Clinton and Here Republican tactics

no hillary   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

he is a superdelegate. he has already said, his family, his childern, grandchildern support obama, therefore, guess who i'm supporting 2

obama 2008

Christopher W. Mannoia   April 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

This from a man who lost EVERY state save Georgia to another great leader, Ronald Reagan!

Obama 08'

Trisha, Grand Rapids, MI   April 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

YES!! Soon we'll have a nominee, and that will be:

HILLARY'08

peter kahara   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Gov. Easley is not a wimp. American needes a fighter. We got one, call her, Hillary. If Obama cannot disown a radical and a bigot, he lacks the leadership needed to win a presidency.
God bless America!!!!!!!!!!
Too weak too win, call him Obama.
Peter.
TN.

maca   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kevin   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

What a pointless endorsement. She will still lose the state by a bigger margin than Obama lost in Pennsylvania. She would rather be endorsed by someone who matters in North Carolina, like Ric Flair, Michael Jordan, or Dale Jr. LOL

NObama   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I can see why he'd like Obama... both of them are losers!

Johnny Boy   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Dang, snap!!!!!!!!!! His whole family supports Obama, way to go peanut farmer!!! That's great that you think we will have this wrapped up soon, I just don't share your view. We all have seen how the HILLBOTS act on these blogs, simple minded and do not bother to do proper research of a candiate and base their judgement on her husband in the 90's! People still vote for this PROVEN over and over again lier, WHY???? I looked at her platform and it is pretty close to ObamaSo, in the end I think off these crazy HILLBOTS will jump ship and hand the country over to the GOP, again. I thought that at the end we would get this right, but the way the HILLBOYS talk we are in for it. So I hope you, white middle aged racists can muster the balls to vote for Obama; if not then it will be mcbush or bush lite!!!!

Cynthia   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I for one will be glad when it is all said and done. The Democratic Party get a nominee and start preparing to meet the Republican nominee.

Kris from AZ   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I think I get Carters message...But he should have not gone to see Syria and Hamas....That must be done by our Govt. Not the Bush Admin but Govt that I hope someday is open to talking to our foos..to better understand them.

Uncle Sam   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Obama: A second Carter term?

Dianna Spencer   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

The former President JC is not a stupid man. He knows which candidate will get us back to the White House. And of course he know his country and people's believer....

MT   April 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Isn't this guy scary!!

Armon in Dallas, TX   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Oh, come on, Carter! Go ahead and endorse a winner, Senator Obama!

Obama '08

proud army and navy mom   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

is he a superdelegate? if so he needs to spit it out already.

McShame   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

he's the greatest. i love prz.Carter.

god bless u.

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   April 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

I believe that the role of former presidents in the foreign arena is one that should be promoted by any current presidents, President Carter did step out of bounds (bless his soul) in having the meeting he did, this will not work unless there is backing from the administration... te maverick tactics hurt the party and his own influence... I respect him but I believe he did not do the right thing in this instance... as for his support for Sen. Obama he is entitled to his opinion.
Rise Hillary Rise!

Ronald   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

OBAMA!

Kel from Auburn, AL   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

I wish he would go ahead and endorse Obama, already. We already know he likes the guy. It's just a matter of time.

Carter's formal endorsement, although it wouldn't mean much, would be a great way to help Barack deliver his final knockout punch to Hillary "Rocky" Clinton.

Go "O"! Obama 08!

honkey white guy from cali   April 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

yes they will i think much conner than anyone thinks I give it till next Friday that will let the votes from next Tuesday be factored in. She will be so far behind no way to catch up even including MI andFL

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

Florida For Obama   April 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

I agree

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