I’m not sure it was a good idea for Obama to invite Jimmy Carter to speak at the Democratic Convention. Sure it would be difficult to say no; the guy is a former-president. But it is more than a little risky given Carter’s penchant for making controversial statements and embracing foreign dictators.

The last think Obama needs is to reinforce the notion that his foreign policy approach would be … well … like Jimmy Carter’s.

Of course, John McCain is complaining.