Quote by Mort Sahl

Reagan won because he ran against Jimmy Carter. If he ran unopposed he would have lost.

Reagan won because he ran against Jimmy Carter. If he ran un

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This quote suggests that Ronald Reagan's victory in the presidential election was primarily due to the unpopularity of incumbent president Jimmy Carter, rather than Reagan's own appeal or merit as a candidate. It implies that had Reagan been the sole candidate in the race, he would have faced stronger opposition and potentially lost. This interpretation highlights the significance of the political climate and the role of incumbency in shaping electoral outcomes.

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