NEW YORK – Determined to sculpt an image of himself that contradicts historical record, former President Jimmy Carter is on a promotional tour for the release of his new book “Faith: A Journey for All.”  Along with defending what he once described as a “superior” role as a former president, Mr. Carter is attempting to dismantle a growing litany of comparisons between President Obama’s lack of accomplishments and his own lackluster one term presidency. Last night on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, President Carter continued his crusade of overhauling, if not reinventing his historical image. Following is a transcript of that interview. RACHEL MADDOW: Welcome Mr. President! JIMMY CARTER: Thank you Rachel, glad to be with you. RACHEL MADDOW: Let’s jump right into it. In a previous book you wrote and subsequently told NBC’s Brian Williams that Ted Kennedy blocked national health care during your administration just to spite you? JIMMY CARTER:  Yes, I did say that and it’s true. RACHEL MADDOW:  That’s pretty heavy. I mean, Senator Kennedy’s legacy was his fight for national health-care. JIMMY CARTER:  That’s just the point. It was all about his legacy. When I was ready to implement health care, Teddy’s ego couldn’t take it. He […]