Carter's Obama Endorsement To Happen Tonight

ATLANTA — Former President Carter said Tuesday he will endorse Democrat Barack Obama after the last two states vote.

"The fact is the Obama people already know they have my vote when the polls close tonight," Carter told The Associated Press after speaking at the Georgia World Congress Center Tuesday afternoon.

His comments came as Obama clinched the nomination, according to a tally of convention delegates by The Associated Press.

Carter, a superdelegate, has remained officially neutral in the race but has offered strong hints that he would end up in Obama's corner. He has noted that his children, grandchildren and their spouses back the Illinois senator.

Carter also recently urged Obama's rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, to abandon her White House bid in early June at the latest.

The former president had been one of the highest profile Democrats who had yet to make a pick in the long presidential primary.

His spokeswoman, Deanna Congilio, said there were no plans for any additional statement.

South Dakota and Montana were holding the last primaries.

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Associated Press Writer Shannon McCaffrey contributed to this report

Comments

[toosinbeymen]

I like President Carter's low key style. He doesn't need to come across like a former president, he just puts out a quiet statement of support. "No plans for any additional statement." It's refreshing in the media circus of inflated egos.

[Kundera]

WOW, CARTER IS REALLY GOING OUT ON A LIMB.

[jah2008]

I'd have to say that Jimmy Carter's endorsement was one of the most anticlimactic moment in this campaign. Many waited for this, and when it came it made no difference.

[meanguy]

jimmy carter's endorsement ranks right up there with that of danny bonaduce

[Mogamboguru]

As of today, Mark Penn is irrelevant. Just like Hillary Clinton. May they settle and get happy in their newly won irrelevance.

[ohiomark]

How brave for Jimma to endorse Obama AFTER he clinches the nomination.

He really went out on a limb.

Carter knows that an Obama Presidency will just be a second term for him.......­......only worse.

[kdublya]

The creditor's are calling...

"You got money to pay fake moustaches, huh?"

http://tinyurl.com/6cy3we

[burnt]

Penn, if you take your hand out of your pants pocket and quit playing with your microtrend for just one moment, you might realize some important macrotrends...

SHE LOST!
SHE LOST A LONG TIME AGO.
SHE LOST BECAUSE OF YOUR "STRATEGY".

You sure knew how to pick 'em! So yes... by all means... KEEP LOSING.. you big spinning doofus.

Hillary and Bill - putting the "nasty" in Dynasty since 1992

[happypup]

Perhaps this comment was meant for another article?

[surfcitysteven]

The name "Marc Penn" will be synonymous with "Catastrophic Campaign Failure" for years to come. I being an Obama supporter, am very thankful for Marc Penn.

[tel8034]

What is Penn's REAL motive for pushing Hillary to keep the campaign alive?

Does he want Hillary to stay the race in UNTIL she raises enough money TO BE ABLE PAY THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OWED TO HIM FROM HER CAMPAIGN?

Or does he want her to stay in the race so that he can be PAID/OWED EVEN MILLIONS MORE?

[happypup]

I believe this post is about another article............

[Horst]

Abu Peanut comes through....once the race has been decided. This is news? If anything this will hurt Obama.

[Gma11]

Thank you, President Clinton. You remain one of my heroes. God bless you.

[happypup]

What are you thanking Bill Clinton for?

[meanguy]

forgive Gma11...there are so few democratic ex-presidents, it's easy to get confused

[Liberalsliketoblowme]

I sincerely hope Carter and Obama are linked frequently in conversation and in the news. Anyone over thirty is aware of what a useless incompetent and pathetic excuse for a president Carter was. If Obama is anything like him, we'd do better to elect a paper weight.

[Bill3rdterm]

LOFL Jimmy Carter. If Obama had any sense he would decline the endorsement. Although my biggest fear of an Obama presidency is that I think he'll be worse then Jimmy Carter and in turn set the party back longer then Carter did.

[KINGS]

I do Care. Way to go Mr. President, your support for the Next President of USA is welcomed with open arms and appreciation. Thank You!!

[rayo]

Like, I care

[TNT2008]

You don't care because you are more familiar with candidates distancing themselves from the very presidents you elected! Now there's a claim to fame! Go Bushies!