Tag Archives: Crisis of Confidence Speech

Michele Tafoya: Crisis? What Crisis?

“What is the Biggest Problem in America? Is there a single one? Numerous polls suggest there are many issues troubling people these days, but some issues rank higher than others. As usual, the economy ranks high on most voters’ list … Continue reading

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CBS Evening News: John Dickerson: President Jimmy Carter’s ‘Malaise Speech’

Source:The New Democrat  I covered most of this yesterday, but John Dickerson’s comment about President Carter’s speech being ‘tone-death’ was spot on. This speech sounded like a President who was out of ideas and that his administration was also out … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: Video: President Jimmy Carter Crisis of Confidence Speech July 15, 1979

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Just to start out and to give you an idea of where I’m coming from. This is one of the most depressing speeches in American history. Especially coming from … Continue reading

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