I think he is talking about the general election. Libertarian party nominee had that quote according to Wikipedia (look up 1980 Presidential Election).
Thanks Chipper. I was 22 years old in 1980 and it was the second time I voted for Reagan. I remember John Anderson - went to a campaign speech he gave. Was unimpressed.
I remember the slugfest between Teddy and Jimmy. But I can not recall Edward Clark.