In the 1980 presidential campaign,
A) Ronald Reagan asserted that the power of the federal government needed to be increased.
B) Jimmy Carter promised to make substantial tax cuts.
C) the Iranian hostages were released on the day of the last debate.
D) an independent candidate determined the outcome of the election.
E) Jimmy Carter had to hold off a strong challenge to his re-nomination.

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The 1980 presidential campaign saw Jimmy Carter facing a serious challenge to his re-nomination from within his own Democratic Party. Senator Ted Kennedy mounted a strong challenge for the Democratic nomination, causing Carter to have to work hard to secure his party's support. Ultimately, Carter won the nomination but went on to lose the general election to Republican Ronald Reagan.

In the 1980 Presidential Campaign