He was almost as bad as the president we have now.. but i think if BO wins he could become the worst of all time

Let's see how Bush/McCain handles the Fay Flooding in Florida. It will be more of the same ham-handedness and incompetence as Katrina. And that incompetence will change red states into blue.

I think it sad that though most of the speaking done by your reporters voiced over much of the "blah" of the evening, that when a prayer was provided at the close of the evening's events, your reporters did not consider it important enough to keep silent out of respect and reverence. I think our country is far removed from something I'm sure many of us learned in Sunday school years ago, when someone is praying, let all keep silent before HIM.

Kennedy, Carter, Pelosi… this is the DNC that want's to recruit my Independent vote?

Then bring out the moderate democrats and the conservative democrats. Or has the liberal left taken over and ran off the normal people?

Obama is going to be a great President.
Those who are posting messages of fear of Obama get over it.
Times are changing nothing stays the same if it did we would not exist anymore.
Wake up don't live in fear as long as you live in fear or hate you will be stuck in the limitations of what you have be taught to believe .
Its a new day for America and the World .
Let go of your past and embrace the future now for a better world.
Support Obama and Vote for Obama

As I watched the Jimmy Carter/Katrina segment, I couldn't help but ask myself: "why is it the Federal Government's fault that the city of New Orleans and the State of LA were stupid enough to built and continually expand a city BELOW sea level? The city, county, and state government had no contingency plans for the inevitable and that's Bush's fault….I don't think so.

PS: And to think people are rebuildiing in the same spot.

LA is shifting from a Democratic state to Republican because of the failed policies of the Dems for the almost 100 years of control. The people are finally catching on. Katrina was the last straw. The people who are honest know the blame lies with the Democratic leadership in that state, not the federal government or President Bush. Please publish a bit of truth about this issue CNN.

LA is shifting from a Democratic state to Republican because of the failed policies of the Dems for the almost 100 years of control. The people are finally catching on. Katrina was the last straw. The people who are honest know the blame lies with the Democratic leadership in that state, not the federal government or President Bush.

"aware," you just don't understand do you? McCain is NOT a moderate or centrist, or populist, or whatever you want to label him to make you feel better. He supports 95% of Bush policies and flip-flops frequently. He is a neo-con, far right conservative, and a bad one at that. Look how many republicans have thrown their hands up in frustration and are supporting Obama this year. McCain does NOT reach across the aisle, Obama DOES.

LET'S WIN THIS ONE FOR TEDDY.

Carter is a good humanitarian, but he was the absolute worst president in my lifetime. I'm glad the country survived his four years in office.

If Obama wins I expect he would bring us something similar.

We never seem to learn……

McCain - 2008

This former democrat has finally realized that democrats are losers. They just don't get it! They castigate the best and anoint the worst!

Vote for McCain 08. He is a moderate in touch with mainstream America!

Y'all know Bush is terribly bad and McBush will be just as bad for America. Will America be able to say that Bush became a great humanitarian? But, you are entitled to your opinion.

Nice video by Carter. When is he supposed to talk? Without him speaking after the video it seemed like there was no conclusion.

One other question, What is up with the CNN "sound from the floor" audio meters? Besides that they dont seem to match any sounds they are just plain annoying.

it's interesting to see those defending Bush's presidency on the basis that he gets blamed for things that he has little control over, yet see those very same people criticize Carter as such a bad president. Carter is a noble guy, whose efforts towards peace in the Middle East lamentably get twisted as a dislike for Israel. It's those who are so adamant against peaceful proceedings that truly worry me.

Anonymous on August 25th, 2008 9:13 pm ET wrote:

"i do not think Carter should continue to be considered someone respectable after declaring an arraged election in venezuela, a legal one and after the book he wrote about the middle east. he is not trust worthy and should not hold the respect he is given. i am very happy he was not given a say in the convention."

But you have so little faith in your idiotic expression that you refuse to sign your name. Why should anyone listen to anything you have to say if you yourself don't believe it enough to sign your name?

And learn to spell.

Carter's presidency was an American failure. He tried, back then, to solve some of the problems that are vexing us now. He tried to encourage a search for alternative energy sources. He tried to get Americans to make insignificant sacrifices like driving a little slower in smaller more efficient cars. He tried to get us to convert to the metric system. He tried to reduce tensions in the Middle East. The oil embargo, inflation, and high interest rates were not caused by any of Carter's policies. An unimpressive Congress and a disinterested public simply preferred to ignore the problems that were on the horizon. Carter could have done some things differently, but when he called the nation to greatness it preferred to elect Granpappy Reagan, who was full of fun stories. If we had started working as a nation in the Carter years, most of the problems we are suffering from now could have been prevented, avoided, or minimized. Instead, we actively pursued policies during the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Bush years that made the problems much worse for us today.

Besides, Carter is a good human being. He tried hard to do good, unlike Nixon, Reagan, and Son of Bush. We can't say that about all of our presidents.

Just a thought, is that James Carville or Jim Carey in The Mask. I have expected Jim to pop out anytime.

what the hell kind of ticker headline is that CNN? Bias much? When you're not talking about Clinton you're being cynical Ron Fournier-esque hacks!

Carter may not have been a great President, but he is a great man. That is more important. On the other hand, there is Bill Clinton. He is neither!

Canadian Rock,

And we are way more respected around the world than you folks. We also enjoy much better freedom of the press it seems.

Vote how you will Amercia as you are in fact a declining society.

Carter was just on PBS and said that the election of Obama will bring the end of Racism. Wow if it that easy lets not wait until November lets elect him today and poof there goes racism. What an umintelligent thing to say.

i do not think Carter should continue to be considered someone respectable after declaring an arraged election in venezuela, a legal one and after the book he wrote about the middle east. he is not trust worthy and should not hold the respect he is given. i am very happy he was not given a say in the convention

NO MORE WARS FOR OIL !!!!!!!!!

I no longer admire Carter and our trip to Atlanta we marked his library off the list of must see. His recent criticism of Israel in his book was a turn off for me. The only thing I can think of - his accomplishment is Habitat of Humanity which I have volunteer for many times.

Obama is going to be a mistake of incredible magnitude.

I hope the amaerican people can see this and decide.

I am no Mccain fan but really, Hes a senator. He was not setting the tone for Bush/ Bush cheny were. You cant keep blaming Mccain for the failures of Bush/ and the last two years since Pelosi has been in has been useless. I am glad I am independent now. no pun intended

Check the news footage. The day after Kartina hit Bush and McCain were celebrating Bush's birthday. McCain, like Bush didn't care! While the city of New Orleans was being devastated they were smiling, eating cake. There's your Republican leaders! They suck.

the failures of katrina, especially in New Orleans, was a combination of the actions and decisions taken by local, state, and federal officials. let us not forget to which party individuals from these different branches belonged to.

I think President Carter did not speak because his voice has not been strong for a long time. I've noticed what sounds to me like vocal fold bowing, an age-related condition, which (if present) would account for his voice being higher pitched and more reedy. I think the demands speaking to a large venue live would have been too much.

What sweet words would the Amercian media wish to hear in this regard. Obvious that honestly is not on the menu if you will.

Obama and his selecttion for VP are lame and weak. I hope that the people will see this and do the right thing and vote otherwise.

This is way to much change at a pivitol point in time.

Maybe Hillary should ask for Sec. of State.

You CNN folks are so superficial,

You censor comments from folks in Canada regarding Obama, but force your opinions upon Canadians.

Grow up CNN, stop the petty sensorship as it is repulsive.

By the way Jimmy Carter is a good man, as as a dual citizen of both countries I will go with his thoughts.

Mc Cain however is still the better choice.

I like to see you inspire millions of people and make the difference in people's life like Carter but you're too busy whining and being negative.

Obama will be the next Carter - IF he gets elected.

MCCAIN '08
CLINTON '12

bill,

maybe he will speak again later–or at least appear–show up when ted kennedy is out– given that the closest comparison to the primary tension between obama and clinton was carter and kennedy in 1980–

maybe they have a surprise in store.. no need to post this on the public comments.. just speculating after hearing carville and anderson discussin same issue

Bush is not running, McCain is running no wonder the democrats don't win they don't know who is running.

Carter might have been re-elected in 1980 if Ted Kennedy had not ran against the sitting president for the nomination.

Ted Kennedy is what gave the country Ronald Reagan. People don't know or remember that Kennedy only had around 1/3 the delegates needed to win the nomination and still insisted on a roll call vote at the convention.

Ted Kennedy is not a Democratic hero, quite the opposite. Jimmy Carter is a hero.

Obama would be worse then Carter! Another failed presidency with false hopes and campaign lies! And for those who equate Bush and McCain are completely ignorant!

McCain 08

Schneider—-REALITY CHECK–he is NOT regarded as the MOST SUCCESSFUL EX-PRESIDENT IN HISTORY…JUST THE OPPOSITE HE IS AND HAS BEEN AN AMERICAN HATER SINCE HIS LANDSLIDE LOSS IN HIS TRY FOR 2ND TERM PRESIDENT.

What ever happen to Separation of State? Katrina wasn't a Federal issue, it should have been handle at the State level. Even so the Gov. of La. was late in asking for help from the Feds.Maybe all of these Katrina's people will go live in the blue states and leave Texas. Wonder how come no one questions Pres Bush actions on handling 9/11? Maybe because New York knew how to take care of their own problems unlike La.

As far as Carter………..what can anyone say good about him being Pres., but then this is what we'll get if Obama is elected. Maybe some of these young voters should study history and learn the facts.

President Bush did not cause hurricane Katrina to happen. Wake up American people he sent National guard and did what he could to help these people. As far as insurance companies that were slow to pay well that was not George Bush's fault either. Then these people want to go and rebuild back there where they were flooded, well it can happen again, then who are they going to blame. Jimmy Carter is a wonderful person , but he was not that great of a President.

"Jimmy Carter was not a successful President." And I suppose WW2 was just a skirmish. Jimmy Carter was the worst President we have ever had. I have had liberal friends even say this. Double digit inflation and double digit interest rates. Jimmy Carter was a disaster! He was worse than Grant, Harding, or LBJ.

If the Democrats are hanging some of their hopes on Katrina, they are in desperation mode.

I'd take 1000 Bush Presidencies over another Carter Presidency. A Presidency so inept, the phrase "Death to America" was coined by the Iranians, because the Ayatollah decided anyone as stupid as Carter and anyone stupid enough to elect him, deserved to die.

444 days. That's how long Carter allowed the Iranians to keep our people. But, let's forget all that.

What is up with Carter not speaking in person…. that was weak!

Great, and what do the democrats say that has to do with McCain? My recolection was that the democratic govenor of the state totally failed the citizens, but who cares about realitY?

We get it Bill, you're a Republican.