Question

Why did Jimmy Carter appeal to many American voters?

Answer 1

Answer:

He was viewed as a Washington outsider, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The presidential election of the United States that was held in the year 1976 was the 48th quadrennial regulatory ballot. In this particular election, Jimmy Carter, a Democrat of Georgia beat President Gerald Ford, who was a Republican from Michigan. He contested as a Washington outsider and political moderate and defeated contenders such as Mo Udall and Jerry Brown to secure the Democratic designation.

Answer 2

Because he was a Washington outsider.