Which of the following is the best summary of gerald ford’s presidency? ford assumed office after nixon’s impeachment, continued many of nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976. ford assumed office after a special election, discontinued most of nixon’s policies, and won reelection in 1976. ford assumed office after a special election, continued many of nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976. ford assumed office after nixon’s resignation, continued many of nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.