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This is exactly right. It was the malaise speech that doomed his campaign. The difference between Reagan's hopeful, patriotic campaign and Carter's "Malaise" ca
by rsj_hn 5y ago
This is exactly right. It was the malaise speech that doomed his campaign. The difference between Reagan's hopeful, patriotic campaign and Carter's "Malaise" cannot be underestimated.
To try to blame Carter's loss on some October surprise conspiracy theory is to miss the larger issue as to what the two campaigns were about.
By the way, I think Carter's malaise speech was spot on. But it's also why he lost.
- WalterBright 5y agoCarter presenting himself in a sweater did him no favors. He looked like a nice but doddering grampa. Reagan wore a sharp suit and always looked like a President.
- rsj_hn 5y agoYes, Carter was frumpy, gloomy compared to the optimistic Reagan always standing in front of a huge flag with perfect hair and a glint in his eyes.
- WalterBright 5y agoI've often thought that Sanders' biggest PR problem was his poor posture. Other candidates in the last round wore frumpy suits. Except for Biden. Biden stood up straight, and had a sharp suit. Ditto for Trump. It was fun watching the debates by turning off the sound, and just watching body language and mannerisms. Obama always looked sharp, too. It matters.