“I remember that during the Carter years, young college grads not only couldn’t get work befitting a college grad, they were having a hard time finding a job as a hamburger flipper.”
I remember that in an elementary class straw poll, Reagan beat Carter something along the lines of 22 to 2.
We were right beside a military base, but still...
Don't overlook the fact that you're from Texas.
Y'all have a tendency to vote "right", and beget smart young 'uns. ;o)