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27 June, 01:26

How did Americans' perceptions of the candidates affect the presidential election of 1980?

Many Americans felt that Ronald Reagan lacked leadership skills.

Many Americans viewed President Carter as negative and defeated.

Many Americans viewed President Carter as optimistic and engaged.

Many Americans felt that Ronald Reagan lacked conservative credentials.

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  1. 27 June, 03:31
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    Many Americans viewed President Carter as negative and defeated.

    Explanation:

    President carter got lots of bad coverage from the press during the 1980's. Because of the bad coverage many Americans viewed Carter negatively.

    Some examples are:

    - His sister was supposedly in a relationship with an adult film maker.

    - The people carter worked with were shady.
  2. 27 June, 04:38
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    B is the right answer.

    Explanation:

    American's viewed President Carter as negative and defeated. He was a president during time of many challenges for the United States. During his presidency the inflation rate increase and unemployment increased. Also energy crisis, Iran Hostage Crisis and high gas prices become big problems for people that's why American start dislike Carter's Because of the stuff they suffering from. In 1979, President gave a speech about problems and he sounded negative and defeated. That's why American's viewed his presidency as negative and defeated.
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