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Shades of the Election of 1980
Currently, there is not an incumbent President running for reelection. The economy is in a different state than 1980. However, I remember all too well President Carter's difficulties with the hostage situation in Iran and the military debacle of Desert One.
My concern is a terrorist strike in the United States, beyond the immense pain it will inflict, will lead to a political backlash against all Democrats and we get President Trump or Cruz.
Prior to 1980 I would not have predicted Raygun getting elected either.
