Presidential Election of 1980

The Formidable Rosalynn Carter

Senior staff in the Carter White House often wished the stubborn president would listen even more to his impressive wife, especially on politics.

Rosalynn Carter, Politically Active First Lady, Dies at 96

A full 16 years before Bill and Hillary Clinton offered themselves to the nation as a package deal, she and Jimmy Carter worked as near co-presidents.

Donald Trump, and the Sordid Tradition of Suppressing October Surprises

The payoff to Stormy Daniels that has a Manhattan grand jury weighing criminal charges against Mr. Trump can trace its lineage to political skulduggery in 1968 and 1980.

Former Iran Hostages Are Divided on Jimmy Carter and a Sabotage Claim

A report about a covert effort to delay their release until after the 1980 presidential election drew anger, resignation and disbelief from the survivors of the crisis.

An Untold Story Behind Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Defeat

Nearly 43 years later, a prominent Texas politician said he was an unwitting part of a mission to sabotage President Carter’s campaign.