Yep, Jimmy doesn’t realize that Reagan defeated him for reasons other than the hostage crisis.
Even though he lost some support in the election due to the hostages, that alone doesn’t explain a 44 state landslide for Reagan.
You're right... it had to do with his sorry policies which led to long gas lines, collapse of real estate markets.....AND the hostage crisis.
That election was my first time to vote... and no one had to ask me twice to pull the lever for Reagan.