Question

Why would Ford have a hard time winning in the election of 1976?

Answer 1

Ford had a hard time winning in the election of 1976 because:

1.Ford lacked the strong hold on voter's emotions that most incumbents had

2.Watergate scandal may have some bearing on defeat of Ford as well

Answer 2

Ford’s pardoning of Nixon was very unpopular.

The economy was experiencing a recession and inflation and Ford seemed unable to fix the problems.

Ford’s opponent, Jimmy Carter, was seen as an honest politician compared to the abuse of power seen in the Nixon administration.

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