Inspired by the new 1976 campaign feature on the "American History USA Campaign Trail" game.
Like it says on the tin, what if Carter decided not to give an interview to Playboy magazine, out of fear of the possible repercussions? How much would it affect the race?
(On the Campaign Trail game, the Playboy interview is treated as a monumental cock-up, with Carter going from a 1972-style victory to having his lead drastically cut in virtually every state. However, by all indications Ford's good performance in the first televised debate in September also was a major factor in the race tightening as much as it did, only scuppered by Ford's gaffe in the second debate...)