Carter says Edwards has the most vision of any '08 candidate

On Wednesday at Georgia Southwestern State University, former President Jimmy Carter appeared with John Edwards, and touted the Democrat's qualities.  However, he did stop short of giving Edwards his official endorsement:

"I can say without equivocation that no one who is running forpresident has presented anywhere near as comprehensive and accurate aprediction of what our country ought to do in the field ofenvironmental quality, in the field of health care for those who arenot presently insured, for those who struggle with poverty," Cartersaid.

He predicted that Edwards "has a very good chance to do well" in the presidential race.

Carter told The Associated Press afterward that it was too soon tomake an endorsement in the 2008 race and that his comments were notmeant as a criticism of other Democrats.

"I think he is a very appealing candidate, especially for rural voters here," Carter said.

Edwards and Carter have been very close ever since the 2004 race, and it is likely that Edwards will get the 39th president's endorsement.  In fact, Edwards and Carter are much alike in many ways.  This is obviously another stab at the Clintons, whom Carter has never thought much of (common knowledge).