The big thing was his relation to Rickover. I never actually met Rickover, but I was minutes away several times. He used to come down in the submarines we were building for the Navy. I have heard some stories; he was a tough customer, something like General Patton in some ways. If Rickover thought Carter was worth something, that was a big plus. I even read Carter's book. But I just couldn't quite bring myself to vote for him.