Of course, it's not a popular view among Republicans, but Carter was my favorite President. Can't understand why people malign him so. He declined to attend two of the four WHCD. And good for him. Abuse is abuse whether from the left or right.
"Jody's begging me to speak to the White House Correspondents' banquet. My preference is not to do so," wrote Carter on April 25, 1978. "They are completely irresponsible and unnecessarily abusive. I see no reason for us to accommodate them every time they want me to provide entertainment for a half hour."
Four days later, Carter again wrote about the dinner, noting that there had been newspaper criticism of his decision. He was undeterred. "I was determined not to go. They almost exert blackmail on me to attend, but I am not going to do it in the future. I don't see how the White House press could be any more negative under any circumstances and I'd rather show a sign of strength."
Four days later, Carter again wrote about the dinner, noting that there had been newspaper criticism of his decision. He was undeterred. "I was determined not to go. They almost exert blackmail on me to attend, but I am not going to do it in the future. I don't see how the White House press could be any more negative under any circumstances and I'd rather show a sign of strength."
I think it's a good idea not to go where people don't like you and tell lies. Don't go on a date with someone who ridicules you and intends to dump you.
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