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 

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