In 1980, about two-thirds of those who said they had become worse off economically voted for Ronald Reagan, the challenger, while over half of those who felt they had become better off voted for __________.

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The only sitting president in 1980 who could have been viewed as responsible for the state of the economy at that time was Jimmy Carter. Therefore, those who felt they had become better off economically would have been more likely to vote for Carter.

In 1980, About Two-Thirds of Those Who Said They Had