Why did Gerald Ford face a difficult election in 1976?

AJimmy Carter was an unusually charismatic speaker.
BFord couldn't raise enough money to run a serious campaign.
CFord refused to pardon Nixon.
DFord faced a severe recession in the nation

Verified Answer :

The answer is a.
During the debates, Carter outdebated Ford who did poorly during the
exchanged.  Carter’s help convince people
that he can be a better president.  As a
result, Carter won the elections.  Apart
from the debate, Letter d is also a good answer as Ford faced an economy
suffered a deficit.

Answer:

D I beleive, if thats wrong tell me