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I have heard about this rumor for decades that Carter had negotiated or was close to having a deal done to bring home the hostages and the Reagan had backchanneld with the Iranians not to release the hostages until after the election. Fascinating what proof they would have. But this allegation has been around for a very long time.
New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency
In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal. That's according to a New York Times report...
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While it does sound plausible, this was investigated by many, including House and Senate committees, with nothing there.
1980 October Surprise theory - Wikipedia
You post this as a RR loyalistWhile it does sound plausible, this was investigated by many, including House and Senate committees, with nothing there.
1980 October Surprise theory - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
You're talking about loyalty, LOL?????
I post this to show both sides, the antithesis of you.
Hardly...for the record in my adulthood not the biggest advocate for kerry obama hil biden
Are you not the person who believes in all conspiracies and yet this one you scoff at. lol.
