In the Republican presidential primary campaign of 1976, Ford defeated former California Governor Ronald Reagan for the Republican nomination. He narrowly lost the presidential election to the Democratic challenger, former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter. Remembering them has helped me many times to face a tough situation, take action, and make every effort possible despite adverse odds.' His teammates later voted Ford their most valuable player, with one assistant coach noting, 'They felt Jerry was one guy who would stay and fight in a losing cause.' The economy was a great concern during the Ford administration. As part of this program, he urged people to wear 'WIN' buttons. At the time, inflation was believed to be the primary threat to the economy, more so than growing unemployment; there was a belief that controlling inflation would help reduce unemployment. To rein in inflation, it was necessary to control the public's spending.
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