[kennedy]

I am proud to say that the first time that I ever voted for a president was for Reagan in 1980. Of course, considering that he was running against Carter, it was a very easy choice.

[litany_of_lies]

Wish I could say I was that smart.

I voted for Ford in 1976, but voted for (OMG) John Anderson in 1980 at age 26. I bought into the reckless cowboy hype about Reagan a little, but a bigger factor was a belief that a viable third party might be the answer.

I haven't messed up since, though.

[hoosierham]

I,too,had the choice of Ford or Carter in 1976. Smilin' Jimmy did NOT impress me;I always felt he had what we call " a s***-eatin' grin" and meant us no good. Voted for Ford and then in 1980 for Reagan, and for Reagan again 4 years later.

The sad news was the first thing viewed on one of my just-acquired flea market finds ;and I have been close to tears for the past hour.........