Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, recently turned 100 years old, and his birthday was celebrated with quite the spectacle – a military flyover in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Now, let’s be real here: Carter has been in hospice care since February 2023, so this wasn’t your typical centennial bash. But what makes this story even more interesting (or bizarre, depending on how you see it) is his focus on staying alive long enough to vote – not for Joe Biden, mind you, but Kamala Harris.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends in his backyard in Plains, Georgia. CBS News was there as he was wheeled outside, beneath the shade of his trees, to witness a military flyover with four fighter jets. pic.twitter.com/FKKd6XrHL6
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 1, 2024
Carter’s son Jason said that while his dad is severely limited in what he can do these days, he still keeps up with the news. He may not be able to chat on the phone or do much physically, but apparently, Carter is more than motivated to cast one last ballot. When his son Chip mentioned the whole birthday celebration, Carter brushed it off like it was just another Sunday. No big deal about turning 100, but voting for Kamala Harris? That’s where his focus is.
Look, Jimmy Carter isn’t exactly known for his roaring political victories or bold decisions. The Carter presidency is largely remembered for stagflation, the disastrous Iran hostage crisis, and an economy that went straight into the tank. But his post-presidency? That’s what people like to hang their hats on. Habitat for Humanity, international diplomacy, and a generally positive “elder statesman” vibe. Fine. But for the man to declare that his last remaining political wish is to vote for Kamala Harris is… well, a little bit odd, to say the least.
Maybe it’s Carter trying to remain relevant in a Democratic Party that has clearly shifted far left from the days when he was in office. Or maybe he’s just become a big fan of Harris’s… well, let’s not stretch the truth. Even her biggest supporters aren’t sure what her accomplishments are, and she’s made more headlines for gaffes than governing. But hey, it’s Jimmy’s vote, not mine.
And speaking of strange birthday wishes, the Biden administration, which hasn’t exactly been touting Carter’s economic legacy, wished him a happy birthday too. Guess they figured a military flyover would be a nice touch. Nothing like some fighter jets to celebrate 100 years of being the most forgettable president of the modern era.
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