Originally Posted by
chopper2004
What if Eagle Claw succeeded?
Throughout 1980 Carter saw his healthy poll lead over Reagan narrow, to the point where it was neck and neck by September. In the end Reagan had a landslide electoral college victory, but secured just over 50% of the popular vote.
Had Eagle Claw succeeded, it may have tipped the balance on the back of relief and national pride in the US and Carter could have had another 4 years. The impact of that … across the pond in Europe; No Thatcher/Reagan axis for a start. Would Maggie have been quite so bold without that supporting voice in her ear?
JAS