One difference between 2012 and 1980? President Obama retains a reservoir of goodwill President Carter never acquired.
Goodwill ACQUIRED? Goodwill bought with our tax dollars!
Another small difference is that Mitt Romney is no Ronald Reagan!
Obama has failed at everything he promised to accomplish...
Have you seen this? Obama and his promises:
http://www.conservativenationnews.com/2012/09/powerful-new-romney-campaign-ad-hits.html