Political consultant Tim Kraft’s job in 1975 was to turn “Jimmy who?” into Jimmy Carter, the bona fide presidential contender. This was a tall order for a first-term Georgia governor, who was almost entirely unknown outside his home state, had no money and boasted just a tiny campaign infrastructure. Carter, who successfully catapulted a surprise showing in Iowa to TheDemocrats nomination and the White House, died Sunday at the age of 100. Tap the link in our bio for more on how Iowa launched his presidency and the caucuses. #Iowa #jimmycarter #IAcaucus #IowaHistory #Politics