His presidency saw a scandal involving his budget director, Bert Lance, and he threatened military response to Soviet action near the Persian Gulf in his namesake doctrine.  
In one election, this man defeated Hal Suit after overcoming a man he labeled "Cufflinks Carl" in the primary.  His presidency saw a scandal involving his budget director, Bert Lance, and he threatened military response to Soviet action near the Persian Gulf in his namesake doctrine.  During his presidency, the United States entered into full diplomatic relations with China and ceded the Panama Canal to Panama.  He also signed the SALT II agreement and brokered the Camp David Accords, though he is better remembered for poor handling of the Iran hostage crisis.  For 10 points, name this former Georgia Governor, the U.S. President from 1977 to 1981.
In one election, this man defeated Hal Suit after overcoming a man he labeled "Cufflinks Carl" in the primary.  
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.