17.06%	Yes
82.93%	No

Comment: Yes. I agree with Carter. Wilson is Republican, white and from South Carolina. from Bluewater Bay, FL by Bruce

Comment: NO I do not think that the outburst was or is based on the color of his skin. I think that it was just in the heat of the moment and should be left alone and not made larger than it is. from Pensacola by Tricia

Comment: I am very sure that race is/has raised it's ugly head especially here in the south! from Santa Rosa FL by Lindsey

Comment: absolutly not, jimmy carter is crazy from pensacola,fl by odis

Comment: Jimmy Carter is the first one to speak out about this because he's from the south and he knows the truth. A lot of people oppose President Obama because of his skin color. We've come a long way, but still have much further to go as far as dealing with racism in this country. from Pensacola by Roy

Comment: Marxist idiots come in all colors.He is the most financially irresponsible dumdass to ever hold the office of POTUS.Jimmy Carter is no longer the dumbest POTUS in my lifetime.

Comment: I do believe that he is being criticized because of his race. People are not giving him the respect he is to have for being our president. I have noticed in the media that people are calling him Obama instead of President Obama. I know people have their disagreements with his policies and decisions but he is our president and there is nothing we can really do about it until next election, four years from now. from pensacola, fl by Felicia

Comment: It is sad to admit, but prejudice is still alive and well in America....I believe that Obama is a very intelligent person, and is quite capable of running this country, but some white people, I believe, based on thier own insecurity, feel threatened by somone such as he....black people used to be known to be inferior to white people...and that feeling is still alive in the US....I believe that Obama is one of the best speakers to represent the US in history, and he is the sharpest president that I have ever had the opportunity to witness...and alot of the problems he inherited, not created....they were caused by the white president....we must realize that if Jimmy Carter said it, it is probably true....and he is a white man..... from Pensacola, Florida by Susan

Comment: I believe that racisim runs so deep in the south, especially, that it would be impossible to keep it out of the way these folks think. from FWB FL by Betty

Comment: Most people are upset over the budget and the Healthcare Bill. his new version will require people who have no job to pay more than they have or pay a fine. People are upset with Congressman. from Pensacola,fl. by Joe

Comment: I believe that most people, including in South Alabama, criticize President Obama because of his race, not because of his abilities of being the president. I think that stinks because he is doing a good job and I voted for him regardless of race. from Creola, AL by Neal

Comment: Are you seriously asking this question? Of course it is NOT attributed to his skin. Every president is insulted, belittled, disrespected. To use Race as a reason is the most absurd thing i have ever heard. from Niceville Fl

Comment: Not in the case of Joe Wilson, but there is still plenty of prejudice to go around on both sides of the fence. from LOXLEY by TONY

Comment: Hell NO - It's because he's a slimy nasty lying socialist piece of walking garbage and wants to ignore the constitution. He is corrupt and wants to destroy this nation as fast as possible so he can become the dictator he's always wanted to be. Channel 3 is fanning the racism flame here. They plays the race card everytime liberals are losing ground. It's the only defense they have albeit a transparent weak defense. Channel 3 you are as liberal, guilty and corrupt as ACORN these days!! You should be ashamed. God knows was are increasingly ashamed that you are our only local network in Pensacola. from Gulf Breeze by D

Comment: Yes, I firmly believe that criticism is towards President Obama because of the color of his skin . Some American people have not given him a chance to do what he has promised his supporters. I feel that if the president was another race then it wouldn't be any outburst among the Republican and Democratic parties about the health care reform. from Pensacola, FL by Jay

Comment: Around 1 million Americans gathered in Washington on 9/12/09 to protest the policies of president Obama. Being portrayed as racist. ACORN has been caught in voter fraud and in an investigative sting on corruption. Portrayed as racist. Van Jones was called on his past. Portrayed as racist. On ABC message boards opposition to Cap & Trade and "Obamacare" are racist. It's been posted over and over that ALL conservatives are racists. I've had enough. There are real racists out there. They're also rare. Democrats and Obama are playing the race card when there is no racism there. from Navarre, FL by Morton

Comment: Everyone can say what they want, but it is still a factor for many. A politician is going to be a politician so all this foolishness about socialism is a bunch of crap. All of the other presidents were given a chance and they were not BLACK. So let this man try and do what he can. Nobody is perfect and nothing will change in politics-Democrat, Republican , or Indepedent! from Pensacola, FL by M

Comment: I believe he is frustrated like everyone else... Pushing and telling people they have to accept it and live with it is wrong.. Why the big push why the big hurry to push things thru without review.. This all raises a lot of questions that aren't being answered.. How many of the general public have read the new rules and know what they mean... from Crestview by Kay

Comment: I believe quite a bit of the hysteria generated by the right-wingers of this country is race-based. from Lynn Haven, FL by Gary

Comment: Based on the inflammatory nature of the arguments i hear everyday and the people I see make those arguments, yes I believe there is a racial component there. from Milton, FL by Don

Comment: If Obama would stay off t.v. and quit flying around the world to the other countries and concentrate on his duties in office as president, the USA would be okay. And alot of people would not criticism him for his color. And alot of people that voted for Obama to office are sorry that they voted him into office. from Cantonment,Fl by Diane

Comment: Mr. Obama's criticism does not come from the color of his skin if so he would not be president. He simply does not know how to run the country. I would be happy to support him if he did. from Pensacola,Fl by Lela

Comment: I absolutly agree with former president Jimmy Carter that "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president." I volunteered with the obama campaign and that was enough to prove to me that we have not come as far as I once thought in regards to eliminating racism. from gulf breeze,fl by anna

Comment: The criticism is not based on race, although he likes to play the race card. The criticism is based on his incompetence and his socialistic/Marxist form of government. by D

Comment: I am Black and I am saddened that we can no longer call wrong, wrong but we must use color as a smoke screen to amplify an issue. I watch the "race card" played during the election and the media ran it into the ground. I wish Jimmy Carter would stay quite because he is sturring up racism with his comments from Navarre by Lynn

Comment: What kind of question is this. Of course racism still exist, it's alive and well. Maybe not all criticism of Obama is because the color of his skin, but you better believe 90% of it is. from Pensacola, FL by Felicia

Comment: Remember Joe Wilson voted for federal funds to pay hospitals to treat illegals-so clearly that was not the issue. from Pensacola Fl by Sonja

Comment: Actually both answers seem to be correct. Because of color he may be easier to find fault with. At the same time, many of those who cry racism are of the same color and use the race card to hault warranted criticism. Both sides seem to use race to their advantage. Soon, the race card won't work at all and it will make political discussions more difficult. I don't care what color he is - I expect him to do the job he was elected to do - and so far that is questionable in my opinion. from Gulf Breeze, FL by Don

Comment: Obviously, a percentage of both blaks and whites have opinions on race. based. Therefore, the answer to your question has to be yes. However, I think it is a small percentage. My criticism is that he's trying to do too much too fast. from Grestview, Fl. by Tom

Comment: It is proposed policy everyone I know is concerned about. It has nothing to do with our president's skin color! from Mobile, AL by Mary

Comment: 'Jim Crow' maybe dead.but,'Bubba Crow' is still yet at it. from Milton,Fl. by Raymond

Comment: I feel President Obama has many good ideas, however, I don't feel that he has really given valid information on how these programs will or should be accomplished. My opinion would be the same if his skin were white, or any other color. Are thoughts, intellegence, and ability to accomplish things have no color. from Pensacola by Brenda

Comment: If Wilson was black and Obama was white ...there would not be a issue. So Many "jackasses" ...Wait a minute...Kanye West is black and Obama said he was a Jackass...does that make Obama a racist. People ...GET A LIFE. I am ashamed of myself for even addressing this absurdity. from Pensacola,Florida by Flower

Comment: unfortunately,racism is still alive and well and I believe many people are judging the president's decisions by his skin color. I think former President Jimmy Carter was right on and brave to say this;although,everyone will deny it. from pensacola/fl by debbie

Comment: We white Southerners were hanging folks to reform their health just fifty years ago. Chemically bombing Iraqis off their oil is no different than burning colored folk off their delta land in my native Mississippi. Racism is an acquired trait, handed down from one knucklehead to another. If there was a time we need to stick together to solve problems and stop killing folks for their betterment, the time is right now. from lillian by bob

Comment: Shame on Jimmy Carter for trying to play the race card. People are criticizing Obama because of the legislation he is pushing, not the color of his skin. By the way, does anyone remember that Obama is bi-racial, not black? from Ft. Walton Beach, FL by Lisa

Comment: People need to let go of accusations of racism, allow people to pray and get on with their lives. God help us!!!! from Pace, Florida by Gina

Comment: It doesn't matter if he was white, black, red or yellow. He would still be an arrogant pain in the rear. How do you like the change now? from Milton FL. by Charles

Comment: NO NOT AT ALL.WHEN YOUR THAT STUPID WITH THINGS YOUR JUST PLAIN STUPID. from CENTURY by BILL

Comment: I do think that we still have same minded people that will be against anything he tries to do just for that reason. But you have a bigger group that holds his stand on womens rights against him and they will do anything they can to see him fail that is a shame. We have cried over not being able to get or afford medical treatment now that we have a President that has some brains it's time to put all these issues to the side and get behind him. from Pensacola, FL. by Lookingfor

Comment: Yes much of the criticism has to do with the color of his skin, and nothing to do with policy. I am a 50+ Africian American male in a supervisory capacity, and I deal with these kind of racial attitudes frequently. from Pensacola, FL by William D.

Comment: No! This is a tempest in a teapot. President Obama has aggressively pushed a radical restructuring of the U.S. economy and way of life. It is certainly fair to have alternate views and approaches to solving problems. If it is impossible to criticize or offer alternative proposals because of the color of someone's skin, we have lost part of our freedoms. from Pensacola / FL by Rick

Comment: Criticism of President obama is based on his socialist agenda from Milton, FL by Carol

Comment: oh yeah...especially around here...it is overheard, in conversations with family, friends, and co-workers...it is overheard on conservative talk shows (rush this afternoon...obama nation? obama signs as a wicth doctor?) and taught in areas schools and churches...racism is a part of life around here...great many more people around here do not date a different race, nor have close friends as one, nor do they share lunch with one another (based upon my observations at local eateries) and these people are "suppose" to be god fearing people? yeah...right! from p'cola fl by h

Comment: WHY SHOULD IT BE CONSIDERED RACIST,PEOPLE CRITICIZED PRESIDENT BUSH AND NO ONE TRIED TO DEFEND HIM.THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PRESIDENTS IN OFFICE WHO HAVE NOT HAD TO ENDURE SOME TYPE OF CRITICISM.THEY CANNOT MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY. from PENSACOLA, FL by KATHY

Comment: It's not the color or his skin that is a problem. It's the color of his message.

Comment: There is racism still in America within the people and the government, and no one side is innocent from this idiocy! from Navarre, fl. by Dewey

Comment: Rep. Joe Wilson told the truth while "Obama" was telling his lies! Everyone knows it. We need to ask why "Obama" refuses to give us his birth certificate, college transcripts and other related paperwork he was supposed to hand in to our government in order to even register to run for the Presidency!!! Barry Soetoro, alias, "Barack H. Obama" is an illegal alien! He was born in Mombasa, Kenya and is a citizen of Indonesia! He lies about EVERYTHING all day, every day! from Avalon Beach, FL by Dave

Comment: Rep. Joe Wilson is a S.C. Republican. Before the civil rights act was passed the south was was pedomoninately Democratic. The Republican Party was predominately of the white race. So why is the south predominately Republican now? from Navarre, Fl. by C J

Comment: No it's the stupid mistakes he is makeing. If he was white and had the same policies we would still disapprove of him from milton, Fl by Betty

Comment: But I believe him being elected definitely was based on the color of his skin!

Comment: Yes I do. I am not proud to admit that in this day and age. The strides we as Americans have accomplished in the past 45 years since racial striff in this nation really came to a head; literally pale in comparison to the unfaltering "racism" that is shown today. The President has caught a lot of flak, based on race I'm sure, but I prefer to think the majority of flak is based on his ideas and policies, not the color of his skin. from Mary Esther, Fl. by Tom

Comment: Racism is still alive in the South. County the Rebel flags and If I was an African-American I would be scared to live here. from MiltonFL by William

Comment: Not because he's black, not because he's a democrate...but because he is a puppet! He has surrounded himself with idiots and therefore is guilty by association. Nancy Pelosie needs to be locked up! from Molino by Kevin

Comment: Wilson's comments were strictly the truth and not racism. Read the bill and see what they are not telling us. from FWB, FL by Jon

Comment: Blaming honest criticism on color is just playing the "race card" from Navarre, FL by Paul

Comment: This is ridiculous. Was it racist to hate Pres. Bush the way people did? NO Maybe, just maybe, we are all angry because of Obama's policies, spend-crazy plans, and ideas to take money away from those that work hard and give it to those that don't. I don't care WHAT color the President is. Disagreement with this administration is not racism. But playing the race card every day is getting old. from Pensacola/Fl by Alice

Comment: Obama and his buddies are the ones playing the race card. Pitiful! from Pace by Sandra

Comment: I believe racism does exist, and some white people do not like black men to be in power. from Milton/Fla by John

Comment: I firmly believe what president carter said to be the root of the problem with anything that presidnet Obama tries to do. That a black man could scueed when the past white presidents have failed whould be a real blow to the white race. from pensacola by melissa

Comment: I think people are upset that he's not doing what he said he would during his campaign from Pensacola by Deric

Comment: No, because he is not black or white, he is tan.We can not be racist unless against both colors. from Navarre Florida by Rhonda

Comment: Absolutely. People are looking for an excuse to express their latent racism. from Perdido Key, FL by Scott

Comment: this country needs to remember that our president has white blood as well as black flowing thrue him, being a mixed breed myself can anyone truly claim to be of one pure race. no person alive today can really know who is related to who. from pensacola/ florida by michael

Comment: It has nothing to do with skin color. I could have voted for Condi Rice or Colin Powell and had complete trust in them. It is a matter of trust and respect. The appointing of CZARS and bypassing the public input was just one point of distrust for me. from Crestview, FL by John

Comment: I truly believe that there would not be the type of demonstrations like at the town hall meetings if the president was White. Why weren't they demonstrating when Bush was President. If Black people were demonstrating at town hall meetings and bringing guns to presidential appearances, it would not be tolerated and Black people would be arrested. from pensacola, fl by diane

Comment: I'm surprised at all the hate e-mails I receive against our president and his policies. I often check Snopes and find they are not true. Who makes up these lies? And why? Pres. Obama has been in ofc less than 1 yr and I've never experienced such hatred for a politician. from Elberta, AL by Sara

Comment: Race will be brought into play by some any time he makes a bone head decision. And he has made more than his share already. from Pensacola by Al

Comment: its not about race , for me its that He is Ialamic and just brought over a load of them from Gaza( a country that beleives we all should Die if we are not Islamic , also beleives goverment and the Islamic religion should be together. 20 million dollars according to the Federal Registry was given to a load of Palastians were brought over here at His order. He has the country turning against each other and is distracting Us for a to achieve His goal what ever that is. He beleives just as the 9/11 bombers .If your not with me , your against me. from robertsdale, al by deb

Comment: who care what color he is. it's the lies he's telling from pen / fl by patti

Comment: Prejudice is rampant, but masked in Florida. Most would have voted for a mule instead of President Obama. What a shame we have come so far, to change so little. from Milton/FL by Larry

Comment: No. I believe it's because of his lack of experience and wanting Govt. to take over health care. The Federal Govt. is not capable of running any type business and should not do it. Where is the Govt. for the people, by the people gone to? from Satsuma/Al by Phil

Comment: Criticism of President Obama is no more based on his color than President Bush's. He is the President of a multicultural and multiracial country and nothing he does will please everyone. from destin, fl by greg

Comment: CRITICISM OF OBAMA IS BECAUSE OF HIS IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIONS AND POLICIES, NOT HIS RACE. from GULF BREEZE, FL by GORDON

Comment: Poorly pharase question. If 2 in 1000 said yes then, then the answer would be yes. Thisx is indicative of how you use your carefully pharased surveys to slant actual statistics.

Comment: It's his socialist policies!!!!!!! from Kalamazoo Mich by James

Comment: They'll try any excuse possible. from Warren MI by Ron

Comment: It's preposterous. If America were a racist nation Obama wouldn't have been elected in the first place. No, people who oppose Obama do so for his policies not his personality. from FL by Jill

Comment: Racism? No, it's a debate about policy. Some people want socialism,but most do not. As Americans we have the right and obligation to speak our minds. Call me a capitalist if you like, and I'll wear THAT tag proudly. from Milton by James

Comment: The same people complaining about the policies being put forth would complain no matter what the President's skin color. It is the policies, period. from Amite/La. by Robert

Comment: Disagreeing with government is patriotic, so say the BDS democrats from Fl by Tom

Comment: Though there may be a very, very small fringe element who base their criticism on race, the vast majority of those critical of President Obama oppose him on an ideological basis, not because of his race. Racism is a red-herring for Democrats because they can't stand the fact that a growing plurality of Americans disagree with their agenda. from Pensacola/Florida by Will

Comment: His socialist agenda is the issue. from Pensacola, Florida by Jim

Comment: Wrong is wrong whether the person is green, purple, yellow, black, white, brown or polka-dot. from La Grange/Illinois by Steve

Comment: There might be some that are critizing him because they are still racist. Our country is not totally free from it yet. However, on the subject of his health care agenda, I feel most disagree with it. from Pensacola by Christopher

Comment: The question is loaded. You said "some criticism" based on race. That means if only one person criticises Obama out of racism you'd have to answer yes. I voted NO because it's preposterous on it's face that any substantive group of people oppose Obama based on race because every previous white President has had opposition. That can't all of be different. Also, opposition is to proposals being crafted in Congress, which has more power, and they are mostly white (both parties). President Obama (like very other President) can do little without the consent of Congress, so it's illogical to say opposition to policies he or his party promote are based on the President's race from Honolulu, HI by Lorianne

Comment: I do not want the health care package passed, I want Honduras treated in accord with their Constitution, I want the faith kept with our Allies, I want Iran stopped, I want Israel supported, I want tax cheaters fired from their government jobs, I want tax cheating Congressman put in prison...is that enough? from gatlinburg, tn by james

Comment: There's plenty of racism in this country and they sit under the political emblem of the donkey. from Kent/WA by Mary

Comment: It has absolutely nothing to do with skin color. His policies of taking over every corporation in America is the problem. Just wait, the government will own everything by the time he is done! Color has nothing to do with it. from Mendon, MA by Carole

Comment: Listening to supposed Talk Radio in this area reflects this attitude of the respect for the current President. I wonder where they would go if they were asked if they did not like what is going on, to leave this country and go somewhere else. from Pensacola, Fl by B.B.

Comment: How to know your winning any argument with a liberal = he/she/it accuses you (vacuously) of racism. AAaahhhh... Jimmy Carter, the enormous error that keeps on giving. Is this guy EVER going to do the best thing he ever can for this country and just die already?!?!?! from Seattle/WA by George

Comment: no from conway,ar by bill

Comment: of course its the color of his skin and not the content of his character.. of course.. let us pray that this will be overcome from boggy bayou by dou

Comment: Criticism of the President is based on his policies and leadership--same as for any other President. Criticism of his critics should be based on the same, and NOT based on the President's race. from Novato / CA by Alan

Comment: America wants to lead the world in freedon then they need to set the example. America, The whole world is watching us, from brewton, al by james

Comment: Absolutely not -- what part of IT"S HIS POLICIES WE OPPOSE that the "mainstream media" does not understand!!!!!!! Obviously, there are those who just can't accept this reason, so they are looking for excuses for the opposition. from FL by Sherry

Comment: Obama's accomplices are using "race" as a way to silence political opposition. It's the oldest play in the liberal (fascist) playbook. Nothing new here. from Niceville FL by Al

Comment: I don't like his white half either. from Newport News VA by Richard

Comment: GREEN is the color I'm most concerned about during this de/cession. Unemployment, deficits, lack of jobs, homes and food in some cases are my concerns. There is no racism in the color of cash and this government under Obama is spending wayyy too much. We don't need a healthcare overall right now. We need JOBS and no one in this government is addressing it. from VA VA by Maya

Comment: Those who claim racism are grasping at the last straws. They have been found out and are trying to divert attention. from Carmichael, CA by Tom

Comment: Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. I'm sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and disagree with this administration, somehow you're racist. We need to stand up and say we're Americans, and we have the right to debate and disagree with any administration. from Chandler, Arizona by Jeff

Comment: The race card is the last refuge of desperate liberal scoundrels.

Comment: It is not racism to disagree with policy. It's very destructive to our country to cry racism when there is no evidence. It's very sad. Unfortunately remarks like the former president made will lead to more racism. People of good will disagreeing with policy should not be called hideous names. from Maine by Barbara

Comment: Absolutely not. The real racists are people like Nancy Pelosi and Jimmy Carter who are implying that President Obama isn't man enough to handle the same criticism every president receives. They appear to think there is something deficient with him that they need to treat him like a child and protect him. They are insulting President Obama as much as his critics through the Soft Bigotry of Lowered Expectations. The only people I hear talk about race are those on the left. The president's critics are talking specifically about issues. from Tampa by Matthew

Comment: Certainly some people oppose Obama because of race, but opposing Obama does not prove racism. I don't believe that the racist component is significant. How many voted for Obama primarily because he is black? THAT is racist! from St Augustine, Fl by Bob

Comment: The racism is when someone votes or does not vote for a candidate because of their race, like say 98% of one race voting for a president because he has the same color skin as them. from Boston, MA by Scott

Comment: When voting people were making remarks like you"ll never see a black man in the white house, how could it not be racism! from Pace FL by Daniel

Comment: The criticism of Obama has always been on the basis of his ideas, his past associations, and his own words; many of which are now haunting him. from Elkridge/Maryland by Charles

Comment: And you want my name, lulz? from Virginia

Comment: Charges of Racism are reserved for when (spineless) liberals' views are opposed. from Plains, GA by Sheets

Comment: i belive the people who brought my country down those lst eighth years just cantstand this smart black man is cleaning their mess up

Comment: This is not about race it is about his inability to lead this country and the corrupt people he has around him. Jimmy Carter needs to keep his mouth shut because he the worse president we ever had and his skin is white from Pensacola, Fl by Mina

Comment: the race card is being used. he would make a better tv star than a president. he brings it all on himself, he loves being on tv and stating: im the president of the U.S.A., SOUNDS STUPID from seminole alabama by wilson

Comment: How come when people talked bad about W, nobody screamed racism. The media and his critics went as far as calling him an "ignorant redneck", and that was fine. But now that we have a black president, if you don't agree with him, then you're automatically a racist. That's part of what's wrong with this country, blacks always have the race card in the back pocket, and play it whenever they see the opportunity. It's crap! from Cantonment,FL by Jason

Comment: The "race card" is being overused. from Georgetown TX by MaryJo

Comment: The 'winning by any means' crowd is trying to distract us from the horrible things being done to our country by the current controlling interests in wash.d.c. Trillions in debt, a drive to destroy the economic engines that have propelled our world into the best standard of living ever, imposing government control on the most personal aspects of our lives - we should ALL be OUTRAGED! Not at anyone's race or ethnicity, but at the unmitigated destructiveness of those in power is the source of the anger. Communism has almost won, but the real, non-hyphenated American citizen is waking up, realizing s/he has trusted politicians too much and are taking their country back - with their eyes on the truth. from Anderson / SC by Percy

Comment: It's not election time folks. Let's keep the slanderous nutty charges out of government - PLEASE! from Pe sacola/FL by S

Comment: your wording is poor- and designed to get a yes vote. In general terms, of course there is some criticism based on race. But was Joe Wilson's? Absolutely not. from phila pa by tony

Comment: * Obama won more White votes in the South than Gore or Kerry - and many Conservatives voted for him BECAUSE he'd become the first Black President - notably John McWhorter, Al Rantel, Doug McIntyre among others. * No one gets upset with racial cartoons, political smear photos and the threats against Condi, Colin, Clarence, Steele or the myriad of Conservative Black writers, pundits and other celebrities (may need to show examples of this to see their reaction) * The right didn't support HillaryCare either. The only "racists" against Obama's proposals/programs MUST BE DEMOCRATS - Republicans don't want Cap andTrade, Uni-Health Care, high taxation, etc. Only Democrats want this so it must be a lefty that thinks "I agree with these ideas but since they are being proposed by a Black man, I'll vote against my own interests."

Comment: none from anytown, ca by joe

Comment: Yes, a good part of the oposition for Obama is based to some degree on race. I am constantly amazed at the anamoisty toward him that has no basis on fact or reason. I lived in the Mid-West all my life until I moved here. It's too bad that the color of a persons skin is so important to the southern native. They are voting with their past, not looking forward to the future of our country from Navarre, FL by Sara

Comment: The only ones who ever, EVER bring up race are Democrats. Without class warfare they would cease to exist as a viable party. from East Hartford CT by Eric

Comment: Americans oppose Obama because of his arrogance and socialist policies. from Pouslbo, WA by Ian

Comment: Carter was, and still is, the worst President of the US - but there is one to top him in the making as we speak. from Seattle, WA by Hard

Comment: Race baiting by Jimmy Carter at its finest. from Austin TX by M Y

Comment: When he was elected people did not see the color of his skin. The people who elected him were in the younger bracket. From the very beginning they thought he was the second coming of Christ, consequently, when he failed to satisfy them their disappointment was twice as great because their expectations were so great. He had a lack of experience but I had hoped he would surround himself with experienced advisors. People are unhappy because their expectations have not been met not because he is black. Jimmy Carter is speaking for older Americans his age who have not been able to overcome their prejudice from Pensacola, FL by Pat

Comment: There is no doubt in my mind that race is a bg part of the resentment I see in this area. from Pensacola by Elizabeth

Comment: If I don't agree with someone race is not an issue from Rochester NY by Carl

Comment: The color of a person skin has nothing to do with my option of the person. I did not always agree with President Bush. America has never had a President that has put this country in as much debt has this President. When you are in personal debt you have to cut back on your expenses. You do not take trips all over the United States and world as he has. Do people realize how much of your tax dollars are spent each day as he travels Who is running the country? He will not rest until he forces Health Care down the throats of Americans. Where is this money going to come from? You will be paying more taxes, it might not be incomes taxes but taxes will increase. It could be gas taxes, utility taxes, property taxes or taxes on your groceries. Just wait to see. The problem is the people in this country do not know their world history or American history. Most just want to know what the government can do for me. from Pensacola, Fl by Frances

Comment: When the democrats fail in ideas they start with the race card. from Tyler, TX by Bonnie

Comment: He is 50% White.The only people who are racist are the Librals. If they don't have answers they holler racist. It is his policies that we disagree with. It has nothing tho do with the color of his skin. from Oden, Ar by Deborah

Comment: It's his policies, not his race!! from Fort Worth, TX by Cee

Comment: Of course not. Obama is a far left politician, and America has always rejected far left liberalism every time it rears its ugly head. from Orlando, FL by Jim

Comment: Mr. Carter is a fool. Either that, or he has been working without his hard hat. from denver, CO by gary

Comment: Of course some of the criticism is based on race. Would you say "go back to Africa" to a white president? I don't think so. from Pensacola, Fl by Josephine

Comment: calling a pesrson who has a true issue with policy a racist is shutting down and debate of the ussues. How can one now debqate policy? is that the weapon the Democrats are now using to silence opposition? its a srtong and wrong weapon from pensacola, fl. by john

Comment: Carter is a bigoted piece of excrement who should have faded into obscurity decades ago. from norco, ca by edward

Comment: I don't like Jimmy Carter, does that mean i'm racist? and i'm white from austin, tx by john

Comment: Playing the race card in this situation is nonsense. The same people who are critical of Obama's policies are critical of Nancy Pelosi (white), Harry Reid (white), Barney Frank (white), Max Baucus (white) --- for the obvious reason that their policies ar the same as Obama's, and the critic are critical of the ~policies~, not of the skin color. Word. from Johnson City TN by J'Aime

Comment: his skin color has nothing to do with it. It just goes to show he hasn't got the first clue on how to run this country from Pa. by Beverly

Comment: Yes, there allot of racism coming from the Republican party, they thing by starting a race war wish will land them back in control and continue where bush left off, our current president is doing a excellent job, just think where this country will be if the one color party of the angry white Republican party. Get over it white people, stop showing your true colors of the jim crow kkk republican party. Elijah Stallworth Mobile Alabama from Mobile Alabama by Elijah

Comment: using the race card is very bad for our country. from MN by s

Comment: A lie is a lie. Telling someone they are telling a lie has nothing to do with race. What is going on is a bunch of liberal whack jobs trying to divert from the real issue (like that's news). from Jacksonville, FL by Steve

Comment: I think that the President is critcized because of his policy and the fact that the "change" that he is trying to force on us is not what we want. from Lillian, AL by Debbie

Comment: that's bs from houston, tx by B

Comment: It's the color of the policies, not his skin. from Richmond VA by D

Comment: No friggin way! The clown is incompetent.

Comment: Obama's allies crying "racism" is just a triangulation so he can deny it while still getting the story in the news. The only reason I disagree with his administration is his liberal view on policy, government and freedom. In his speeches and writings he advocates a communal approach to solving America's problems, as well as using other code words to signal his agreement with liberation theology and reparations. "Returning the country to all those who labored for the benefit of the rich" sound familiar. I want to be rich one day, and I want you to be also. Obama wants to be the arbiter of who is and isn't. What's race got to do with that? from Hartselle, Al by Charles

Comment: Obama is NOT being criticized based on the color of his skin. He WAS elected though because of the color of his skin. What's ironic is that the people that voted him in for this reason (wanting a Black president)must not have realized or cared that he's not even Black/African American. from Navarre by P

Comment: It's such an easy excuse when the word "racism" is thrown out because it puts someone on the defensive point out that they are not racist, while the accuser just sits and enjoys. Throwing the racist card is idiotic. from Fresno/CA by Steve

Comment: His race doesn't matter. His political views do. from Ridgecrest, CA by Gary

Comment: Barack Obama's critics see him as "red" not black. He is SOCIALIST red! That is why people are disgusted with him. from St. Peters/MO by Jeff

Comment: The criticism is due to the fact he is a fascist and is trying to harm this country while silencing dissent. We are opposed to the evil that slithers under his skin! from Akron OH by Reagan

Comment: These accusations of raciam are deversions hyped by Obama supporters to divert attenton from the fact that Obama's policies are so unpopular with so many. from algood tennessee by sue

Comment: Do you think we could have a program wherein former presidents could be penalized for trying to gain attention and popularity by speaking out during the present administration. Perhaps we could take so much away from their pension for every '..silly..' outburst. We have every reason to start with Former President Billy Carter. Oh wait - that means that he has already used up his pension! from CAPE MAY, N.J. by TESS

Comment: If there is any racism today in america it is against white males! from Temple City, CA by Michael

Comment: Carter obviously lusts in his heart still and projects on everyone else his own perverted problems - AGAIN! from San Juan Capistrano CA by Kimberly

Comment: Race is not the issue, the issues are the issue. from Las Cruces/New Mexico by B

Comment: criticism is based on where he is leading this country and the company he keeps! from Edna/ Texas by David

Comment: I believe that criticism is based on the changes that he has made to this point. No one likes changes and some have been extremely to the left.Funny that a man from Georgia thinks that the Rep. comments were racicism. from Mary Esther FL by Kathy

Comment: It's the color of his ideas from Columbus, OH by Joe

Comment: and I thought his election would shut the real racists up! silly me! from mid america by tea

Comment: Jimmy is a bit daft lately. Y'all please excuse him. from Plains, Georgia by Rosylnn

Comment: Freepers Are Losers from Coast Province, Kenya by Helton

Comment: That`s strange coming from Carter, Did`nt he refer to Obama as "boy" during the Clinton vs. Obama Democratic nomination battle? Also,he appointed no blacks in his administration (upper level). from Ogden, Utah by Ken

Comment: The race card! Only losers play it. from Paris, KY by Matthew

Comment: Not everything in this country is based on race. Many of us have clear concepts of right and wrong and political heritage concerns. from Folsom, CA by Lynn

Comment: Obama is simply a Communist from Littleton Colorado by George

Comment: Gibbs' answer said it all! from Cape May, NJ by Frank

Comment: Conservatives don't object that Obama is black on the outside. They fear that he is red on the inside. from milwaukee/wi by dagny

Comment: The White House occupants are more racist than the majority of regular American citizens.

Comment: The Racism charge is pure nonsense. from Wilton, CT by Fred

Comment: Bad policies are practiced by people of all colors and it has nothing to do with race. from Talent, OR by Jesse

Comment: absolutely hogwash. They just can't stand the fact that his policies stink. from Tucson, AZ by AE

Comment: I think some re-act faster and harder because he is a person of color. I believe small grips and complaints are overblown because of his color. Ex-President Bushs' transgressions were a hundred times worse and for his first year he hardly spent time in the White House and he not only depleted the money President Clinton had saved he put us back in the red. Bush also gave big business everything he wanted and made this country much worse financially and personally but all of this is being pushed on President Obama who is still trying to shovel out the mess that Bush left and understand how much worse it is. Give the man a chance, stop the rabid criticism and provide constructive alternatives and solutions. from Niceville by NightHawk

Comment: Tough question, some criticism may be racist much as criticism of Bush as a Texas oil man was. On balance however disagreement with Obama is due to his policies. from Sewell, Nj by Jack

Comment: I'm really confused and hope someone can help me out. When did O'Bama get to be a black man, (Afro-American I believe they call it)? I thought he was 1/2 white. Am I wrong? If he's half black but also half white why wouldn't he be a white man too? Their reasoning doesn't make much sense does it? from Crestview by Philip

Comment: I think the idea of an overhaul of anything people have lived with for so long whether right or wrong makes people uncomfortable. "Change" he stands for scares people. Clearly by Obama being voted in makes a clear statement that race is NOT always a factor. from Milton by Jodi

Comment: What a biased way to phrase the question. "Some" criticism means that at least one person in America is a racist. Duh! from waukesha, WI by jerry

Comment: Jimmy Carter needs to hush. He doesn't know what he's talking about. from Pensacola, FL by Sally

Comment: NO,last of experience> I am so tired of African Americans and Caucasions screaming racism when they don't get there way with something. from Milton by Laura

Comment: Corrupt cabinet choices, the selling off of our corp, weakening our defenses as a nation, crushing our economy are bad choices.The race issue is just a ploy to throw off from his inept ability to lead a great nation. from Pensacola/Florida by Dana

Comment: Carter is old and senile. He does not know what he's talking about. He's still trying to get out from being our country's dumbest and worst President. from Pensacola/FL by Leonard