So, we can see it is as I said. Carter was fully on the side of Civil Rights and everyone knew it, and despite that, southern whites voted for him and he swept the south.
Both candidates were pro-civil rights. Ford was certainly supportive of civil rights too.
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"To understand President Ford's approach to civil rights, consider the following points:
- Continued support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its enforcement.
- Advocated for affirmative action to promote equal opportunities in employment.
- Appointed a diverse group of individuals to key positions in his administration.
- Supported the extension of the Voting Rights Act to protect minority voting rights.
- Emphasized the importance of education and housing equality in his policies."