What caused Carter to lose support during the time leading up to the 1980 election?
his inability to free the hostages in Iran
his failure to respond to the nation's energy issues
his strong commitment to human rights
his inability to get along with Congress
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "his failure to respond to the nation's energy issues." the reason why Carter to lose support during the time leading up to the 1980 election because of his failure to respond to the nation's energy issues
The continuing hostage situation spoiled Carter's campaign for reelection. The crisis, along with the nation's economic problems, had caused Carter to lose American support.
