As former US President Jimmy Carter approaches his 100th birthday on October 1, he has expressed a unique motivation for reaching this milestone: voting for Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election.
Carter, who entered hospice care in February 2023, has defied expectations by persevering far longer than anticipated. In a conversation with his son Chip, Carter humorously shared his determination to cast a vote for Harris, as revealed by his grandson Jason Carter in a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The former president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and advocate for numerous charitable causes, remains the longest-living president in US history.Despite his health challenges, Jason Carter mentioned that his grandfather has shown renewed interest in politics and global events, particularly the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
With President Joe Biden ending his re-election bid last month, Vice President Harris has quickly revitalized the Democratic base in preparation for the November 5 election against Donald Trump.
Carter, a Democrat, served one term as president after being elected in 1976. His presidency was marked by achievements like the Camp David Accords and challenges such as the Iran hostage crisis. Despite health setbacks, including beating brain cancer in his 90s, Carter continues to inspire with his resilience.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia’s early voting period will allow Carter to cast his vote as early as October 15, just two weeks after his centennial birthday.
Carter, who entered hospice care in February 2023, has defied expectations by persevering far longer than anticipated. In a conversation with his son Chip, Carter humorously shared his determination to cast a vote for Harris, as revealed by his grandson Jason Carter in a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The former president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and advocate for numerous charitable causes, remains the longest-living president in US history.Despite his health challenges, Jason Carter mentioned that his grandfather has shown renewed interest in politics and global events, particularly the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
With President Joe Biden ending his re-election bid last month, Vice President Harris has quickly revitalized the Democratic base in preparation for the November 5 election against Donald Trump.
Carter, a Democrat, served one term as president after being elected in 1976. His presidency was marked by achievements like the Camp David Accords and challenges such as the Iran hostage crisis. Despite health setbacks, including beating brain cancer in his 90s, Carter continues to inspire with his resilience.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia’s early voting period will allow Carter to cast his vote as early as October 15, just two weeks after his centennial birthday.
Source : Times of India
