Why did Jimmy Carter underperform in Massachusetts in 1976?

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Did the moderate WASP Republican brigade decide to show up in full force that day?
Was there something about Carter that Massachussites just didn't like?
Did Carter's "Born Again" image rub off the wrong way on Massachusetts liberal intellectuals?
Did Catholics feel put off by a Baptist running for President?

1.)  Not Sure

2.)  Lower 2

3 and 4.)  Probably, judging by the swing against Carter in North and South Boston. 


Here's the 1972-1976 swing by congressional district.  Sorry I don't have the regular county map, but this will work.

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Sorry I don't have the regular county map

But the Atlas has it.

Yes, but someone's account expired so they can't see it.   

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And then four years later they voted for super conservative hero Ronald Reagan for President over moderate hero Jimmy Carter.

Thanks a lot, Anderson.    lol