In 1977, one elector in Washington decided that since Gerald Ford wasn't going to win the election, she would vote for whoever she chose. Thus, one of the minor footnotes in history is that this man received one electoral without ever receiving a single popular vote. For ten points, name this "Great Communicator" who, despite his odd showing in the 1976 election, would go on to win the 1980 and '84 ones.
In 1977, one elector in Washington decided that since Gerald Ford wasn't going to win the election, she would vote for whoever she chose. Thus, one of the minor footnotes in history is that this man received one electoral without ever receiving a single popular vote. For ten points, name this "Great Communicator" who, despite his odd showing in the 1976 election, would go on to win the 1980 and '84 ones.
In 1977, one elector in Washington decided that since Gerald Ford wasn't going to win the election, she would vote for whoever she chose.
Ronald {Reagan}