Why was Carter's reelection effort so disastrous? Perhaps the most significant reason -- but not the only reason -- was that Iran had taken Americans hostage in 1979 and was still holding them when ...

The debate serves as a valedictory and warning from Carter. The event also demonstrated his basic decency, good humor and ...

Sept. 30, 2004 — -- Following are some of the most memorable zingers, one-liners and blunders from past presidential and vice-presidential debates. Vice-Presidential Debate, Oct. 6, 1988: Sen.

When President Jimmy Carter ran for reelection in 1980, he had to compete against former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. It was no contest. Reagan took 44 of the 50 states and won the popular vote by ...