In 1980 there was no Internet, CNN was a startup operation, and the media was controlled by network news & print.
I don’t recall this savaging of Carter, but sure do remember the media bias against Reagan. They painted him every night as a doddering old fool.
“I don’t recall this savaging of Carter, but sure do remember the media bias against Reagan.”
That corresponds with my memories too. I don’t recall any harsh treatment of Carter, but I do remember a lot of ‘Bedtime for Bonzo’ sneers directed at Ray-gun. Meh. The American media has been crap for generations.