Posted on 02/03/2016 6:20:32 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o
Former US President Jimmy Carter tonight told the UK Parliament he wants Donald Trump to land the Republican nomination ahead of frontrunner Ted Cruz .
Speaking on a visit to Britain, the 91-year-old Democrat warned Mr Cruz is committed to "Far Right-wing politics" which he would pursue "aggressively" if he makes it to the White House.
By contrast, Carter said, outspoken billionaire Mr Trump has no fixed views at all.
"If I had a choice of Republican nominees, between Cruz and Trump, I think I would choose. Trump - which may surprise some of you," he told an audience in the House of Lords.
"The reason is, Trump has proven already that he is completely malleable.
"I don't think he has any fixed opinion that he would fight for.
"On the other hand Ted Cruz is not malleable. He has far right-wing politics, in my opinion, that would be pursued aggressively if he wins."
Texas senator Mr Cruz is opposed to abortion and gay marriage; denies climate change exists and has called for parts of Iraq and Syria to be "carpet-bombed".
Carter, who was US President from 1976-1980, said the race to be the Republican candidate for this November's election is "almost completely unpredictable" - but that he ultimately expects former frontrunner Mr Trump to “fade awayâ€.
"When people actually put on the ballot 'this is the person I want to lead me for the next four years', I think they're going to have a little bit of a different opinion," Carter said.
"And of course I'll be supporting the Democratic nominee."
Speaking afterwards to the Mirror, Carter said he had "huge admiration" for 74-year-old Mr Sanders, saying the Vermont senator's views "have hardly changed" since he ran to be a city Mayor in 1981.
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“I don’t think he has any fixed (positions) he’d go the White House and fight for. “
First time I have ever agreed with Jimmy
First Palin, now Carter. Trump is on a roll!
This fact is well known by all, including Trump’s most ardent supporters. They just don’t care because they aren’t conservative either.
Maybe Rosie O’Donnell will endorse him next.
May not have surprised them, but surprised me.
BTW: Want my vote back Mr. Carter!!! Know will never get it but I did vote for you in the first election you ran!
Last Democratic vote though!!!
Jeez, even the headline writers are starting to ape the Cabana Boy.
Yup, thats the kind of leadership I want. /s
What kind of idiot makes that kind of statement to a body of leaders?
“I don’t think he has any fixed (positions) he’d go to the White House and fight for. “
“Completely malleable”
First time I have ever agreed with Jimmy
Maybe HiLIARy will end up supporting Chump as a thank you for all the years he supported her, the Slickster and many, many other liberals.
“Texas senator Mr Cruz is opposed to abortion and gay marriage; denies climate change exists and has called for parts of Iraq and Syria to be “carpet-bombed”.
Cruz is too soft ;P
Makes sense... one progressive for another.
The wrong Carter was President.
And you believe him? Carter knows the only people he can influence with such a statement are people who would vote for Trump, he is afraid of Trump winning election. Sucker born every minute.
Well, that comes close to sealing the Cruz deal for me, though it could be some type of nefarious demonrat reverse psychology.
Same here! I was fresh in the Air Force. By the time I got out 4 years later, I voted for Reagan.
Bamboo and palm trees tend to survive hurricanes than inflexible shallow rooted traditional trees.
Trump reminds me of that, being flexible yet strong, adapt, change if needed, be spontaneous.
Conservatives Want ABC!
Anybody But Clinton!
Well...Jimmah didn’t say he wanted Trump. He just said he wanted Trump ahead of Cruz because he thinks Trump more malleable.
TPA and the Corker amendment votes, along with the NRSC money to Cochran tell a different story about malleability.
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