There is evidence[1] that Jimmy Carter was going after the water rates Central Valley farmers owe the U.S. government. This cause Ronald Reagan's campaign to be

There is evidence[1] that Jimmy Carter was going after the water rates Central Valley farmers owe the U.S. government. This cause Ronald Reagan's campaign to be better financed. Don't know if it can be credited with costing Carter the election, but it was a factor. [1] I recall the story as being from the book "Cadillac Desert".