This is what put Reagan in office...
Well, it's part of the equation. By the election that got rid of "The Worst President Ever", Carter couldn't hide his multi-faceted failings from anyone but the hardcore 'Rats.
For those that feel nostaligic, I sure do miss that 18% mortgage rate on our first home....Not!
Nah, Reagan was destined to be a shoo-in because people realized Carter was an idiot mere months after Goober's election. The "Crisis" just enhanced the effect.
Yes I remember it all vividly