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Bo
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« on: March 21, 2010, 12:19:36 AM »
Yes, it was expected to be closer until Reagan asked voters if they were better off than there were four years ago. That opened a large lead for Reagan right before election day according to some polls (not shown on this chart).
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2010, 03:58:58 PM »
Quote from: Nym90 on March 21, 2010, 11:35:56 AM
Quote from: redcommander on March 21, 2010, 12:36:29 AM
62% for Carter in January! That seems a little off especially considering the economic situation at the time.

The hostages in Iran had just recently been taken so there was a "rally around the flag" effect.

This, combined with the fact that unemployment was 6.3% in January but 7.5% in November.

http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2010, 04:51:12 PM »
KyleGordon, where specifically did you find this poll?
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