In the 1988 presidential election cycle , Carter ruled himself out as a candidate once more and predicted Vice President George H. W. Bush as the Republican nominee in the general election . Carter foresaw unity at the 1988 Democratic National Convention , where he delivered an address . Following the election , a failed attempt by the Democrats in regaining the White House , Carter said Bush would have a more difficult presidency than Reagan due to not having the same level of popularity
1988 Democratic National Convention
1988 Democratic National Convention
Jimmy Carter