Agreed. Also, I’ve always firmly believed, that despite the failing economy, oil crisis, et al, there wouldn’t have been a Reagan if Carter hadn’t been such a miserable failure at dealing with the Iran hostage crisis. Carter’s missteps there really sealed his fate.
“Carter’s missteps there really sealed his fate.”
The stars were in alignment for him in 1980, no doubt about that. But right up until the debate, Carter had the edge. Hard to believe, but true according to Pat Caddell and Dick Wirthlin.