So if at some point in the 1980 Democratic primary race it becomes so clear that Kennedy will win that Carter withdraws from the contest, is it possible that the hostage held in Iran would be released earlier? Carter would have more time to dedicate to resolving the situation and as one of the last acts of a dead presidency it would have a huge impact on his legacy.
Or what would happen if rather than winning early, Kennedy wins at the convention? Does that make it less likely that the hostages get an early release or do the odds stay about the same?
What would be the implications of securing an earlier release be for the Carter Legacy?
Or what would happen if rather than winning early, Kennedy wins at the convention? Does that make it less likely that the hostages get an early release or do the odds stay about the same?
What would be the implications of securing an earlier release be for the Carter Legacy?