How did confidence impact the presidential election of 1980?

How did confidence impact the presidential election of 1980?
Many Americans felt that while Reagan was confident, Carter was not.
Many Americans felt that while Carter was confident, Reagan was not.

A) Many Americans felt that while Reagan was confident, Carter was not.
B) Many Americans felt that while Carter was confident, Reagan was not.
C) Many Americans were confident that President Carter would turn the economy around.
D) Many Americans were confident that Reagan would establish more government programs.