re: #406 ObserverArt

Carter was able to get away with some of that because of his Opie smile, his Christianity and his aww-shucks demeanor.

I distrusted Carter because I remember him leading the “ABM” (Anyone But McGovern) forces at the 1972 convention. He was also involved with Democrats For Nixon in 72.

And yes, Carter’s gang in the White House was referred to as the Georgia Mafia. Lance, Powell and Jordan were pretty ruthless. Remember how they stabbed Labor in the back by letting the GOP filibuster and kill common situs picketing.