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In 1980, Democratic president Jimmy Carter faced an uphill struggle for re-election.
Yet, despite an index of inflation and unemployment far higher than Obamas, he was actually doing slightly better in the polls.
In March of that year, Carter led his Republican opponent, Ronald Reagan, by around 25 per cent.
By May, Gallup gave him a lead of 49 to 41 per cent higher than Obamas today.
Barack Obama is facing his Jimmy Carter moment - Telegraph
Carter had the highest recorded prime interest rate in December 1980 of 21.5%!!!
Carter had in March 1980 14.8% inflation rate!
Carter had a Lower highest unemployment compared to Obama at 11.3% in 1980!
So why is Obama farther behind then Carter was at this time?
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows Mitt Romney and President Obama tied with each candidate attracting 45% support.
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports
Yet, despite an index of inflation and unemployment far higher than Obamas, he was actually doing slightly better in the polls.
In March of that year, Carter led his Republican opponent, Ronald Reagan, by around 25 per cent.
By May, Gallup gave him a lead of 49 to 41 per cent higher than Obamas today.
Barack Obama is facing his Jimmy Carter moment - Telegraph
Carter had the highest recorded prime interest rate in December 1980 of 21.5%!!!
Carter had in March 1980 14.8% inflation rate!
Carter had a Lower highest unemployment compared to Obama at 11.3% in 1980!
So why is Obama farther behind then Carter was at this time?
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows Mitt Romney and President Obama tied with each candidate attracting 45% support.
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports