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(43,226 posts)That speaks volumes about American politics. And definitely not in a good way.
He was indeed the most honest and moral man to ever hold the office.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)A candidate in that vein would be a good antidote to Chump in 2020.
Although it is tempting you can't beat Chump by being a bigger asshole than he is.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)respect!
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,226 posts)For some, a one-term president as your personal political hero might be something of a puzzlement, but as I learned more and more about President Carter I understood exactly where my dad was coming from.
A couple of years ago he got to meet President Carter at one of his bible study talks. That was a huge thrill for him to say the least.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)have liked Obama too. That is great to hear that your dad had a chance to meet President Carter!!!
malaise
(269,254 posts)For a second there before I opened your post I thought the Con was pulling another con.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)PJMcK
(22,065 posts)It's always bothered me that Senator Kennedy primaried him. That weakened the president giving us Reagan. That was the beginning of much of our nation's problems today.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)The hostages, the gas spike, the sky high interest rates killed him despite it being largely beyond his control.