Some Democrats are worried that the controversy over Jimmy Carter's Mideast trip could cause problems at the Party's nominating convention. The Jewish newspaper The Forward reports that insiders say finding the right role for the former president turned peacemaker would require delicate maneuvering.
Says one Democratic political consultant, "The Republicans would love to see Carter at the convention giving a speech. If he has a role at the convention, you can rest assured that it will wind up on film, in a television commercial or on YouTube, as a weapon against Democrats."
Party sources are also concerned at Mr. Carter's reputation for not sticking to the party line.
Some advisers to 2004 nominee John Kerry were said to be annoyed that President Carter went "off-script" during his speech to the convention.
I sure hope they let him speak. Just think of the commercials....
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