Jimmy Carter - First choice of only four percent of Democratic voters

Time: Monday Jan 26, 1976

Place: U.S.

Details: When Carter entered the Democratic Party presidential primaries, he was considered to have little chance against nationally better-known politicians; his name recognition was two percent. As late as January 26, 1976, Carter was the first choice of only four percent of Democratic voters.

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