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Old people who voted for Jimmy Carter in 1976: Why did you vote for Reagan four years later?

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Basic_Locksmith1824 Apr 3, 2026 +1
Because by 1980, things felt hopeless. carter meant well but inflation was killin us, gas lines were a nightmare, and the hostage crisis just dragged on. reagan talked about morning in america and i bought the hype. didn't know he'd gut social programs later. we were just tired and wanted a change. learned my lesson tho.
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Lost_Purpose1899 Apr 3, 2026 +1
Unfortunately most Americans haven't learn the lesson
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GuntherPonz Apr 3, 2026 +1
We’re still learning our lesson. People still vote republican and it’s not trickling yet.
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No-Stretch-Latex Apr 3, 2026 +1
heard he had some solid economic plans.
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Overweighover Apr 3, 2026 +1
Reagonomics aka trickle down economics? Yeah that sounds solid
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cairob3 Apr 3, 2026 +1
I didn't.
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werduvfaith Apr 3, 2026 +1
Carter, though well meaning and probably the only true Christian President in my lifetime, had made a complete mess out of things. Hostages in Iran and gas prices soared beyond the ability of gas pumps to display them. Then he decided to reinstate draft registration which killed his chances among young people.
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