Ford was not an outstanding president, but neither was Bush Sr. I think we should go back to naming carriers for battles, but as long as they are going to be named for presidents Ford is as deserving as any other IMHO.
Bush Sr clearly had a more impressive military career, and a more eventful presidency. The Berlin Wall came down thanks to Reagan, but it happened under Bush's watch. Better yet, we could sell the naming rights the way stadiums do.
"Fighters from the USS Google knocked out surface to air missle installations around Tehran today, President Santorum ordered a second Carrier, USS Halliburton, into the Gulf area."
Whether we like it or not, President's like Clinton and Carter were still Presidents, elected by the people of this country to serve as CIC.
They should have boats named after them, as disgusting as that seems.