I could have beaten Ford after the pardon.
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You’re right. “The pardon” cost Ford the election.
Of all of the Presidents of my lifetime, I thought Gerry Ford was the most likable. He seemed to be a genuinely nice guy. His girls were hot too (to a 15 year old boy.)
And I don’t think he would have EVER run for President in his life. He wanted to be Speaker of the House.
And he went gently into the good night.