downfalls/criticisms of his presidency including any issues with the media, political crisis, military downfalls, and ineffective presidency.
2007-01-16 10:30:20 · 10 answers · asked by Precious 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Carter's problems were many. The economy collapsed as inflation went through the roof. He had problems delegating authority to others and this slowed down his administration as he had to decide on every issue. The Iranian hostage situation and the failed attempt to free them was the straw that broke the back of most Americans. Carter's biggest problem though was he was negative. Americans wish to believe that better days are just around the corner, even if they are not, Carter told us we must sacrifice and suffer, Reagan offered hope and prosperity, this is why he won and Carter lost.
2007-01-16 10:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Inflation was out of control and more importantly, he was blamed for the hostage crisis in Iran. He was one of those Presidents that came into office at a very bad time and he paid the price, fairly or not.
2007-01-16 18:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't anyone remember the taking of the hostages at the US Embassy in Iran and the subsequent botched rescue mission?
Add to that the stagflation (that's high unemployment with high interest rates) and it spelled both a domestic and foreign policy disaster.
2007-01-16 19:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His biggest downfall was being President.
2007-01-16 19:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little of everything but mainly the economy and the unemployment rate.
2007-01-16 19:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Carter- was / is a nice guy.
President Carter- had a republican congress to fight him all the way.
Check out his Book, OUR ENDANGERED VALUES.
2007-01-16 18:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Malaise. Naivety. In the '70s he blamed the state of the union on us, so we voted him out.
2007-01-16 18:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He wasn't crooked enough for politics. He couldn't get anything done.
2007-01-16 18:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by jackie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He sold peanuts and his brother made beer - Billy Beer it was called.
2007-01-16 18:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His stinking existence is a downfall. Boo to him. Boooooo!
2007-01-16 18:32:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋