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-misanthroptimist

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7. Same here.

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:00 AM

Dec 2024

Good man. In fact, it's hard to imagine a man with more character.

His presidency, particularly on the economic front, was hampered largely by demographic and social changes. Even so, comparing Carter's term to Reagan's first term shows a big advantage for Carter in nearly every important economic category. People forget that.

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Jimmy Carter was the first president I could vote for [View all] PJMcK Dec 2024 OP

My first POTUS vote too! I also volunteered bronxiteforever Dec 2024 #1

Me, too. Just missed 1976 vote. Turned 18 in 1977. Voted 1980 MaryMagdaline Dec 2024 #2

President Carter's life and work following his term in office set a high standard PJMcK Dec 2024 #3

Me too! LLC Dec 2024 #4

K & R malaise Dec 2024 #5

He was my first too EYESORE 9001 Dec 2024 #6

Same here. -misanthroptimist Dec 2024 #7

Me too. Voted absentee from army basic training. A very honorable man when they are so scarce. dutch777 Dec 2024 #8

My first vote was 1976. I was 20. maveric Dec 2024 #9

Another proud first time voter for Pres. Carter in 1976 Still Waters Dec 2024 #10

I voted for him in my Weekly Reader election xmas74 Dec 2024 #11