Guide Note
Former President Jimmy Carter has officially endorsed Democratic Senator Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential race.
Carter's endorsement came on June 3, 2008— the same day Obama clinched his party's presidential nomination.
Fast Facts
- June 3, 2008: Carter endorsed Obama
- Endorsement followed primaries in South Dakota and Montana
- Carter is a superdelegate
- Has reportedly come out against an Obama Clinton ticket
- Carter had remained neutral throughout race
- Carter's family members also support Obama
Against Obama Clinton Ticket
On June 4, 2008, the British newspaper the Guardian quoted Carter as saying Obama it would be "the worst mistake" to pick Clinton as his running mate.
Carter reportedly insists he'd also be against the pairing if Clinton had won the nomination.
Quotes
""The fact is the Obama people already know they have my vote when the polls close tonight."—Jimmy Carter
"I'm a superdelegate...I think a lot of the superdelegates will make a decision quite, announced quite rapidly, after the final primary on June 3...I have not yet announced publicly, but I think at that point it will be time for her to give it up."—Jimmy Carter
"I think it would be the worst mistake that could be made. That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates."—Jimmy Carter
Categories
