Why did the misery index have a significant impact on Carter's election loss in 1980?A. It highlighted Carter's foreign policy failures. B. It showed Carter's lack of commitment to social welfare. C. It demonstrated Carter's inability to lower interest.

D. It emphasized Carter's dismal record on the economy during his term in office.

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Apr 10, 2018

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Explanation:

D. It emphasized Carter's dismal record on the economy during his term in office.
Carter's economic policy had an impact which did not help the economy and it thus helped Reagan win the eclection in 1980. Unemployment and inflation were indeed still high.