Worst Candidates in Modern History

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George Wallace didn't make your list for what reason?

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He is on it by the year 1968. His base was huge in the south though. That would clearly disqualify him from what I would consider a terrible candidate. He also had experience governing a state which helps as well.

I don't see how blatant discrimination based on colour makes a good policy or candidate. Segregation now and forever should be instant grounds for worst, end of story.

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I would consider a candidate's ability to campaign well as a factor to determine whether or not the candidate was good or not. A candidate who can't campaign is not a good candidate.

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Dukakis.  Who else could blow a twenty point lead?

George W. Bush in 2000.

Who else could blow a twenty point lead and not steal the election?

Carter in 1980 (and almost in 1976).

Also, wasn't Nixon up quite a bit atone point in 1960 (prior to the debates)?

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I think Gary Hart, who was the runner-up, could have gave Reagan a much better run for his money than Walter Mondale.