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Carter Gives Clinton the Cold Shoulder

Ex-presidents, in longtime feud, frostily ignore each other

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(Newser) – The bad feeling between Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter was on display today as the two ex-presidents ignored each other on the way to the inaugural platform, ABC reports. Carter greeted Barbara and George HW Bush warmly but walked straight past Bill and Hillary. The feud goes back to 1980, when Clinton reportedly thought Carter’s loss cost Clinton the Arkansas governorship, and continued with Carter’s harsh critique of Clinton during the Lewinsky scandal.

Carter stands noticeably away from Clinton at a meeting of the living Presidents.
Carter stands noticeably away from Clinton at a meeting of the living Presidents.   (AP Photo)
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton arrive at the inauguration ceremony.
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton arrive at the inauguration ceremony.   (AP Photo)
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife, Rosalynn, arrive at the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife, Rosalynn, arrive at the inauguration of Barack Obama.   (AP Photo)
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn today.
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn today.   (AP Photo)
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Caps
Jan 20, 09 2:33 PM CST
Hey, what's wrong with Carter? Greeting the Bushies and not Bill and Hillary. Drop all this hate, we don't want to be like the Republicans. Reply
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Caps
Jan 20, 09 7:03 PM CST
CK still has diarrhea of the mouth. Reply
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YouAreWrong
Jan 22, 09 11:54 AM CST
I think you have a little in your ears 'cause I understood him just fine!!
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inky
Jan 20, 09 8:16 PM CST
Yeah, and that Ted Kennedy, pulling that brain cancer stunt -- such arrogance. Reply
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JonmarkP
Jan 20, 09 9:38 PM CST
Bitter liberals? After wiping the floor with what's left of the Republican party after it self-destructed, I don't see too much bitterness. I see glee, and relief that the long nightmare may be over! Reply
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