Yes, very true. I also add he was also not a great politician, either. Not incredibly polished, sort of clumsy, and I doubt he had a bold vision that he was able to effectively communicate to the electorate. Plus, he was a republican and that was pretty tainted at the time. Carter had a very strong religious/moral component to his campaign, very people-centered and keen on showing how his administration would be incredibly transparent and honest in comparison with the previous (meaning Nixon) president.
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