Former President Carter says criticism of Obama is largely based on race . Carter does n't say criticism is based on color of his skin , spokesman says . CNN contributor : Carter 's comments , though , are the kind that raise people 's defenses . Carter should n't use such broad strokes on racism . GOP leader says all the racism controversy is ` ` absurd ''
Former President Carter says criticism of Obama is largely based on race . Carter does n't say criticism is based on color of his skin , spokesman says . CNN contributor : Carter should n't use such broad strokes on racism . GOP leader says all the racism controversy is ` ` absurd ''