Posted on 02/06/2006 4:55:11 PM PST by new yorker 77
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) -- 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.
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The former president did not address the crowd and told reporters his son "doesn't need any help from me." But, he added, he planned to help raise money for the campaign.
Ensign, who is seeking a second term, has a healthy lead in early polls and fundraising. He has raised $3.7 million in the election cycle to date. In 2000, he spent $4.8 million to beat Democrat Ed Bernstein. A spokesman said the senator would not comment directly on Carter's announcement.
Since October, Carter has raised $241,600, lent himself $25,000 and reported $223,600 cash on-hand at the end of the year.
Carter is the only Democrat in the race so far, although Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has considered running.
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Carter worked for a short time as an attorney in Georgia before becoming an investment consultant. He also served in the Navy in Vietnam but was discharged in 1970 after admitting using drugs. Carter said he's not concerned that the administrative discharge will affect his election chances.
"I am who I am. I like who I am," he said.
Carter was in his late 20s when his father won the presidency in 1976. He campaigned for his father but did not live in the White House.
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gross!! He needs to either whiten his teeth or stop smiling! LOL!!
If Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman makes the race, look for Carter to drop out. Democrats will make Carter "an offer he can't refuse."
Ensign will CRUSH this nitwit.
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Let's hope so.
Looks like his traitorous father. I wonder if he hates the USA as much.
There is just no way he can be as stupid as his dad. Rosilyn diluted some of that stupidity, surely. He is as urgly though.
I think Goodman would rather become Governor rather than Senator. Just my gut talkin (or maybe that burrito I had for lunch).
Like a flashback of a trip to hell.
Watch him get attacked by a RABBIT.
The most disturbing thing is that Jimmy Carters son is 58 years old lol. Gosh that makes me feel old. I dont remember him very much. I wonder what amy is up too
Why? They match his hair color.
Oh,he can be every bit as stupid.Remember genetics is only part of the equation,look at the father who raised him-a double handicap.And don't forget uncle Billie's efect on the kid.
Hopefully, she's up to her elbows in children but being a good liberal my guess is she is a barren man-hating femininst.
I remember him from when I was a kid, then saw him on 3rd Rock from the Sun. He was hilarious with Harry.
Well, at least we know Roslyn was faithful. {{shudder}}
Please, not another Carter nut.
What are the poll numbers in NV that this idiot will have "Senator" before his name?
Wasn't he the son who was so overwhelmed that girls liked him once his dad was Prez that he messed around and left his wife? Is this another case of "Mr. Ego" overestimating his desirability and striking again?
I'm scared. Someone hold my hand.
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