Jimmy Carter: Gingrich Using ‘Subtle Words’ To ‘Appeal To A Racist Group’

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CNN reports:

Former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday charged Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich with crafting his campaign message in a way that speaks to prejudice.

“I wouldn’t say he’s racist, but he knows the subtle words to use to appeal to a racist group,” the former Democratic president said in an interview set to air on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight.”

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