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Carter Calls Backlash Against Obama 'Racism'

Former President Jimmy Carter characterized public anger directed at President Obama's health care overhaul plans and other efforts as "racism." Speaking at a public meeting, Carter said: "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president." See video posted by the BBC.

This program aired on September 16, 2009. The audio for this program is not available.

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Rachel Zimmerman previously reported on health and the intersection of health and business for WBUR. She is working on a memoir about rebuilding her family after her husband’s suicide. 

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