Unusually for a Democrat, in the 1980 election Carter lost the majority of Americans who were concerned with

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In the 1980 election, Carter lost the majority of Americans who were concerned with economic issues. This was largely due to the ongoing recession and high inflation during his presidency. Ronald Reagan, who had a reputation for being a successful governor in California during a time of economic growth, presented himself as a better option for fixing the economy.

Unusually for a Democrat, in the 1980 Election Carter Lost