Question

How did Carter's media image compare to that of former President Nixon?

Answer 1

He was portrayed as a Washington outsider who was morally upright, the antithesis of scandalous, corrupt politicians.

Answer 2

Both were disliked but for different reasons. Nixon was seen as an evil and corrupt leader who was unscrupulous and only wanted power, while Carter was mostly seen as not that competent and strong of a leader who doesn't know how to deal with serious issues, mostly coming from the Iran affair.