Is racism fueling criticism of the President?
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks during his 28th annual town hall meeting at Emory University in Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
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Republican Rep. Joe Wilson's "you lie!" comment during the President's speech on health care reform has ignited a debate over what role racism is playing in the criticism of the Obama administration.
Former President Jimmy Carter says he believes a majority of the opposition is fueled by racism, but the President has rejected that idea.
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