I considered myself pretty apolitical until the first year or two of the Clinton administration, which coincided with the death of my mother (a wonderful human being in every respect, but a Democrat), and my turning 21 and having had a few years of 'liberal arts' college under my belt. I began to articulate my views, and realized how little I had in common with the liberal philosophy. I haven't looked back since.
Carter was the one who did it for me --- UGH !!!