And speaking of "big name" endorsements for Deano

Carter clarifies purpose of meeting with Dean

Former President Carter said Wednesday that he does not plan to endorse Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean when the two meet this weekend.

Carter issued a statement, described as a clarification of news reports about Dean's visit Sunday in Carter's hometown of Plains, Ga.

"This meeting is not an endorsement of his candidacy, but an opportunity for me to learn more about the candidate and his views," Carter said.

Well that's a real snoozer! I'm sure Deano was counting on all 5 votes a Carter endorsement would bring him and I was certainly counting on the comedy it would provide.