Stumbles on the road to the White House

During presidential campaigns, candidates have teams of speechwriters helping them choose their words carefully. But one slip of the tongue or ill-timed gaffe can doom a campaign. Check out some candidates' social blunders dating back to the 1976 race for the White House.

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During presidential campaigns, candidates have teams of speechwriters helping them choose their words carefully. But one slip of the tongue or ill-timed gaffe can doom a campaign. Check out some candidates' social blunders dating back to the 1976 race for the White House.