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[[File:Bccurrent.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Earlier photo of Carson]]

[[File:Bccurrent.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Earlier photo of Carson]]

Carson is a former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at [[Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Hospital]]. He has since retired from medical practice. Carson rose to national political attention for his remarks criticizing Obama at the February 2013 [[National Prayer Breakfast]].  Carson had previously received publicity for being portrayed in the television movie ''Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story'', which starred Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Carson is a former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at [[Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Hospital]]. He has since retired from medical practice. Carson rose to national political attention for his remarks criticizing Obama at the February 2013 [[National Prayer Breakfast]].  Carson had previously received publicity for being portrayed in the television movie ''Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story'', which starred Cuba Gooding Jr.

Among many conservative positions, Carson favors [[charter school]]s as part of a school choice program, saying that competition keeps schools from becoming complacent.<ref>Richter, Greg and Bachman, John (April 14, 2013).  [https://www.newsmax.com/newswidget/ben-carson-education-attacks/2013/04/14/id/499393?promo_code=F492-1&utm_source=Test_Newsmax_Feed&utm_medium=nmwidget&utm_campaign=widgetphase1#ixzz2Qd9Y52RN "Ben Carson: Attacks only making me more determined"].  Newsmax website.</ref>

Among many conservative positions, Carson favors [[charter school]]s as part of a school choice program, saying that competition keeps schools from becoming complacent.<ref>Richter, Greg and Bachman, John (April 14, 2013).  [https://www.newsmax.com/newswidget/ben-carson-education-attacks/2013/04/14/id/499393?promo_code=F492-1&utm_source=Test_Newsmax_Feed&utm_medium=nmwidget&utm_campaign=widgetphase1#ixzz2Qd9Y52RN "Ben Carson: Attacks only making me more determined"].  Newsmax website.</ref>

He is described by liberal "comedian" [[Chelsea Handler]] as a "black white supremacist."<ref>https://www.infowars.com/chelsea-handler-calls-ben-carson-a-black-white-supremacist/</ref>

He is described by liberal "comedian" [[Chelsea Handler]] as a "black white supremacist."<ref>https://www.infowars.com/chelsea-handler-calls-ben-carson-a-black-white-supremacist/</ref>

In May 2016, the [[SPLC]] apologized to [[Ben Carson]] after placing the then-potential Republican presidential candidate on its "Extremist Watch List" — which is mostly made up of hate groups and white supremacists — for allegedly being "anti-gay."<ref>Jessica Chasmar, Joe Schoffstall.  [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/assault-conservative-groups-10-things-you-need-know-southern-poverty-law-center Assault on conservative groups: 10 things you need to know about Southern Poverty Law CenterAssault on conservative groups: 10 things you need to know about Southern Poverty Law Center], ''Fox News'', June 9, 2023.</ref>

In May 2016, the [[SPLC]] apologized to Ben Carson after placing the then-potential Republican presidential candidate on its "Extremist Watch List" — which is mostly made up of hate groups and white supremacists — for allegedly being "anti-gay."<ref>Jessica Chasmar, Joe Schoffstall.  [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/assault-conservative-groups-10-things-you-need-know-southern-poverty-law-center Assault on conservative groups: 10 things you need to know about Southern Poverty Law CenterAssault on conservative groups: 10 things you need to know about Southern Poverty Law Center], ''Fox News'', June 9, 2023.</ref>

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