Son of ex-President Carter seeks Nev. seat

[sabra]

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/politics/13805802.htm

Son of ex-President Carter seeks Nev. seat

KATHLEEN HENNESSEY
Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. - Democrat Jack Carter, the son of the former president, kicked off his U.S. Senate campaign Monday by calling for a return to "our American values."

Carter, a 58-year-old investment consultant in Las Vegas, is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. John Ensign in his first bid for elected office.

"The singular difference between the junior senator and me is he works for the Bush administration and I want to work for Nevada," Carter said at a union hall outside Las Vegas, accompanied by his parents, former President Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter.

"Common sense, honesty, integrity and a desire for good government. These are our American values," he said.

[TriMetFan]

1. Good for him.

[panader0]

2. With that kind of name recognition

I think he'll win. If he's anything like his dad he'll be an asset to the party.

[Tempest]

3. Carter isn't remembered for his presidency

But for what he did after he was president.

And that will give his son a huge boost.

[Lena inRI]

4. If he's a chip off the ole block.. .

Jack Carter will be a breath of fresh air for the Democratic party.

I wish him the best of luck and am most grateful to see he's not pulling any punches with Ensign.. . Senator Reid and Senator Carter. . .the one-two-punch combination for Nevada!
:kick:

[bucklebone]

5. Wait, Jimmy Carter had a son???

I never knew that Amy had an older brother. Maybe because she was living in the White House at the time, she got all the attention.

Never knew Jack existed.

Lern sumpin' new evrday.

[Hekate]

11. Amy's the caboose by a number of years; her brothers were grown up

Amy's the caboose by a number of years; her brothers were grown up by the time Jimmy and Roslyn moved into the White House, and they had lives of their own outside of politics.

I'm glad to see Jack wants to help out in DC -- we sure need another Democrat now!

Hekate

[Maestro]

12. I'm with you.

I was just a kid during Carter's time in office but I only knew of Amy as well. Wierd.

[fasttense]

6. What a headline, did President Carter die?

Son of ex-President Carter seeks Nev. seat. Ex-President? Did President Carter die or divorce the US? Who writes their headlines anyway?

[tuvor]

7. If apples don't fall far from the tree, this is GREAT news!

Kicked and recommended. Spread the word!

[Nashyra]

8. I met President Carter today

and his son is a chip off the ole block. Jack Carter is one of the most down to earth person I have ever met. His wife Elizabeth is a pistol, full of spunk and energy. I was fortunate enough to have them over for a breakfast in Dec. We had 18 people before anyone new he was really running. I've heard him speak at least 1/2 dozen times and he sounds better each time. Today making his Northern Nevada announcement in Carson City he was GREAT.

[tuvor]

9. That must've been exciting.

Good luck with Jack! :)

[wordpix2]

10. I long for the days of Pres. Carter---what a wonderful man and pres