JIMMY CARTER CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY Friday, October 01, 2004 Today on his 80th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter speaks out about how Presidential campaigns have changed since he ran for re-election in 1980. He says, "I never referred to President Reagan or President Ford as anything except by distinguished opponent. And if I had orchestrated directly or indirectly a personal attack on their basic character, it would have been suicidal for me." The former President went on to say leaving office at 56 years old gave him time pursue other projects. While working for international human rights, Mr. Carter received...