Why did Gerald Ford face a difficult election in 1976?

A. Ford faced a severe recession in the nation.

B. Ford couldn't raise enough money to run a serious campaign.

C. Ford refused to pardon Nixon.

D. Jimmy Carter was an unusually charismatic speaker.

Ford faced a difficult election in 1976 because Ford faced a severe recession in the nation. he correct option among all the options given in the question is option "A". There was another big reason that had an impact on the election and that was Ford pardoning Nixon. It was a very unpopular but a correct decision made by Ford.