Who was the only US president that was not elected?
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was an American politician who served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. Prior to this he was the 40th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1973 until President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.
He ascended to the office of President in 1974 when President Nixon resigned. He was appointed vice president the year before, making him the only president to never be elected nationally in some capacity. Ford later appointed vice-president Nelson Rockefeller, making a President/Vice President duo never elected by the people. On the 13th of November 2006, Ford became the longest living U.S. president, at 93 years and 121 days, passing Ronald Reagan's record.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
228 Comments
scottthelen
Both of you should calm down and keep your political views out of this forum. There are appropriate places for this type of banter, but it is not here. The name-calling simply shows your immaturity and lack of respect for people.
Ray Metoyer
I can't believe Barry Goldwater, George Wallace and Hubert Humphrey got any votes at all. Don't we know our Presidents? Humphrey, Goldwater and Wallace were Presidential candidates. Humphrey was a former VP who ran for President and lost to Nixon in 1968; Goldwater lost to LBJ in 1964. Former Alabama Governor, George Wallace was never his party's nominee, thank GAWD!
Helen Mallazzo
You don't know a great president when you see one. You Dems never stop crying!!!
Ben Totuous
Great president? Are you high? What did you consider great about Bushista? Lying us into the Iraq war? Or maybe flipping us into a near depression? Stop being a fool, Helen.
As forr crying... It seems 40% of you Repukes still cry Obama was born in Kenya. And some of you are already talking about impeaching Hillary on her first day. Still waiting for the rabid right to take responsibility for Benghazi after they cut half a billion dollars from the embassy security budget..
Ben Totuous
George Dumbya Bushista was never elected either. The 2000 election was hijacked by the Supreme Court which ruled not to count the votes in Florida saying doing so might cause Bushista "irreparable harm." The 2004 election was stolen in Ohio where many counties with more votes than registered voters certified the original vote totals without a recount. And the counties involved went heavily for Bushista, who turned out to be the worst "president" ever.
Ben Totuous
Trump gets taken seriously because there are a lot of dopes.
bobw
You are wrong on this. It's your libtard opinion speaking now.
Steve Bartus
Mr. "I think I'm so cute" Ben "the idiot" . . . You actually think George Bush was worse than what's in the Oval Office today??? NOBODY was worse than what's in office today! A chimp would have been a better choice! At least a chimp wouldn't have sold this once great country down the proverbial river. Are YOU high? You're an AH, BT.
Ben Van Aulen
Ben its not racist to simply not like someone!! Wtf!!!! Why is it always about race? Whos more racist? People like you are since its all you think about!!!
Thomas Baldridge
Really you guys? It's a freaking quiz game.
✨KRISTA✨
hector tubens, This one is a repeat question for qc!😳
Joanne Serin
Another Carol Whites. The other 3 were never President at all.
mrsteve
elaurick, yes, 1964 against Barry Goldwater. HUGE win for Johnson.
Jim Adams
Ben Totuous, Hundreds of recounts after the election still showed that Bush legitimately won Florida
Anna Grimes
Ben Totuous, No respect ....another cry baby Dem.....get over yourself !
Pat Wells
Barry Goldwater and George Wallace were never elected to the Presidency. Both ran, but were defeated. Misleading question.
Char
Stephen Smythe, better than being a sharpieville bunch repugnant
Char
Mike Linda Shea, I had no problem with the question I just couldn't remember who it was..
Char
Randy Emr, better than being a sharpieville bunch repugnant.
Char
docluci, exactly what I say about Bill. I wanted the scoundrel impeached however now I realize what an Angel he was next to this WH..He did have a great presidency besides too
Char
Steve Bartus, not quite but yes his wasnt much better. He caused people to lose a lot with his trickle down. I was one of them sad part I voted for him.
Char
bobw, better than a repugnant opinion. I mean really always name calling and nastiness from the sharpieville bunch.
Char
Ben Totuous, I so agree every last word you said
Char
I couldn't remember it so I guessed wrong
elaurick
Was LBJ, elected after Kennedy was assinated?