"I Miss Him Every Day"

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"I Miss Him Every Day" - Caroline Kennedy 2020, and her fight to end the Kennedy Curse

Amidst a crowded, popular field of candidates in 2020, the former Ambassador to Japan seeks to become the Democratic Party nominee and defeat President Donald Trump.

Can she overcome the juggernauts of Sanders, Harris, Gillibrand, and Trump - or will the ghosts of her family's political past haunt her?

Coming Soon.

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The Announcement

April 10th, 2019.

11:58 AM

As she grabbed her black bag, Caroline thought of her father. What she was about to do, so reminiscent of what he did on January 2nd, 1960. Hopefully, she would have just as much, if not more success. For years, she has dreamed of this moment. An entrance to the national political scene. That seems like something which should be an easy thing for a Kennedy, considering the careers of her family members and relatives. She herself was a former Ambassador to Japan. But no work assigned by President Obama could prepare her for this moment.

Caroline entered the large room, inside of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. As she came through the entryway, her stage was unveiled - Kennedy 2020 logos everywhere. This was finally her moment.

"Good morning, my fellow Americans. Today, our nation and the world face many challenges. These require the utmost dignity, determination, and resistance of our authoritarian, problematic Trump administration. As former Ambassador to Japan, I worked closely with the Obama Administration, and the many officials affiliated with it. Today, I'm proud to announce that I'm putting what I learned to the test - and entering the 2020 election, seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party."

The crowd erupted. A Kennedy - finally back in the Presidential race. The very daughter of John F. Kennedy himself, in fact. While she was proud of this, she knew what weight and honor the "Kennedy" name would carry. She also remembered the curse.

The problematic, haunting life of Rosemary Kennedy. The death of her Father. Bobby's assassination. Chappaquiddick. John Jr. Ted's passing. And most recently, Kara and Mary.

She didn't know whether to, in her mind, ask herself if she was next, or to continue her speech. After a brief pause, Caroline continued, to the crowd's pleasure.

They loved it. She knew she wasn't the most popular or powerful Democrat. She knew that she was being crushed by Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Kirsten Gillibrand in the polls. Caroline knew that her chances were low, and the struggles were plenty. This primary was going to be a tough road, and she hadn't even begun to consider the General Election yet. But something special happened that afternoon in the National Press Club.

"After all of the frustration, sadness, and anger we hold toward our current administration, we must remember the light of opportunity. The promise of hope. The positivity and optimism which every challenge presents us with. Donald Trump - you are merely a bump in this nation's road to progress. In this primary, and in the general election, we will flatten you; and make a steadfast sprint to the America of our dreams. An America for everyone. Thank you, and God Bless America."

As she headed back to the private area, cameras flashing, she felt the vibration of her phone in her pocket.

A text, from Massachusetts Representative Joseph Kennedy III - her own relative.

"Good speech, but check DT's twitter. Call me if you need anything."

She opened twitter, and wasn't exactly shocked.



She shut down her phone, and took a deep breath.

This was it. Election season.

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The Field Takes Shape

May and June of 2019.

Caroline's campaign announcement was not the first. She joined early candidate Maryland Representative John Delaney, Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe who announced his campaign in November of 2018, and Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro; who announced his campaign in December of 2018.

Her announcement sparked a rash of campaign launches, which created perhaps the most competitive field in Democratic Party history.

• Former Ambassador Caroline Kennedy
• Maryland Representative John Delaney
• Former Governor Terry McAuliffe
• Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro
• North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp
• California Senator Kamala Harris
• New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
• Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren
• New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
• Former Attorney General Eric Holder
• Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
• Facebook Executive Sheryl Sandberg
• Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
• California Representative Adam Schiff

As the list grew more competitive through the Spring, Caroline began to grow worried. At the time of the speech, her poll numbers surged, and she was arguably one of the top three candidates in the party. Now, in June, she had fallen to fifth place - behind Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Julian Castro, and Elizabeth Warren.

Her campaign trail consisted of visiting the mid-to-low income cities, not at all aiming for the popular places like New York City, Los Angeles, or coastal Virginia yet. Instead, her travels consisted of a rotation of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Georgia. due to its high delegate count. Caroline grew critical of Kirsten Gillibrand's past with the Blue Dog Democrats, Julian Castro's ineffectiveness as HUD Secretary, and the allegations of corruption against Kamala Harris while she was Attorney General of California.

However - Caroline had met her match in Elizabeth Warren. No matter what the Kennedy campaign said, did, or tweeted, Caroline could not jump the prestigious, popular Senator from Massachusetts. How ironic - she thought, that the state which served as a home for her political dynasty of a family wouldn't flock to her.

Warren would be her closest opponent. Kamala Harris was gaining the attraction of minorities, while Kirsten Gillibrand and Julian Castro suffered some gaffes along the campaign trail.

In the first three Democratic Party Debates - Caroline placed a consistent 3rd place. Falling just behind Kamala Harris, and the victory - Elizabeth Warren.

It was now January of 2020,

...only two weeks before the Iowa caucus.

Caroline was second place in Iowa polling. Still, behind Warren - her campaign embraced the progressive wing of the Democratic Party - seeking to shift Kennedy's career to that of a progressive. Due to the corporate nature of the field and Warren's past, it worked - and her poll numbers began to come close to that of Warren. 14 days before Iowa - Kennedy and Warren were virtually tied.

That was before a familiar foe of the Democratic Party entered the political scene once again.



WikiLeaks had struck once again, and leaked confidential emails from Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand, and the campaign staff of Julian Castro.

It was Kennedy's time to seize the spotlight.

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Division

January of 2020.

It was the evening of the Iowa Democratic primary, and the headquarters of the Kennedy campaign was bustling. Polling had them at second place, but after the newest leaks came out about Warren, Gillibrand, and Castro; Kennedy surged.

By 11:00 PM, mainstream media projected that Caroline Kennedy had won the Iowa caucus. She placed ahead of Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg made a surprising leap to fourth place.

Texts from friends and family began to pour in, congratulating her on her victory. Her supporters took over social media, in an effort last seen during the campaign of Bernie Sanders back in 2016. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp and California Representative Adam Schiff had offered endorsements and campaign withdrawals to help support Caroline - which were, of course, accepted.

Her victory speech was short but meaningful. She congratulated the Iowa voters, the loud crowd intensifying the Des Moines ballroom.

Though by the time her speech was over, the world of politics was shaken up once again.



The day D.C. feared. The firing of Special Counsel Investigator Robert Mueller. It was already bad enough that Mueller wasn't making any large developments in the case, but now, President Trump had almost fully eliminated any chance that he was to be penalized for activities during the 2016 election. With Attorney General Sessions gone as well, Trump was launching a full judicial takeover. He was clean. Free.

February 2020

Americans from all walks of life and political ideology took to the streets in the coming days. Riot police had been deployed in D.C. and other large cities to ensure safety.

America was coming apart at the seems, even before the Democrats could nominate a candidate to run against Trump.

But coming apart was the Kennedy political family as well.

Two weeks before New Hampshire, Joseph Kennedy III publicly endorsed Elizabeth Warren at a rally in New Hampshire. A possible future Massachusetts Governor, Kennedy knew he had to gain the respect and admiration of the biggest Democratic name in the State. He had no option but to endorse Warren, as much as it killed him to ignore the very woman, Caroline, who he had grown up knowing and loving.

This enraged her. Her own family would sell out, to ensure their own political future, to destroy that of Caroline's.

Caroline contacted Heitkamp and Schiff, who came to New Hampshire; and made appearances with Caroline in Nevada and South Carolina as well.

The polls weren't in her favor. Caroline was 2nd in New Hampshire, 2nd in South Carolina, and 4th in Nevada. She wasn't exactly saddened by these projections but was hoping that she would not fall victim to a post-Iowa downfall.

And she didn't.

Caroline won New Hampshire, and South Carolina - and placed third behind Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren in Nevada.

Caroline now led the Democratic Primaries, going into the very first Super Tuesday. Second place - her rival, Elizabeth Warren. In third place - Kamala Harris, the progressive Senator from California who was slowly eating away at Warren's momentum.

She knew the road ahead would not be easy, but she knew that the corruption of the Trump administration would require the best Democrat to fight Trump. Not the best Democrat in their ability to raise money or gain media attention, but the best Democrat to get inside of the head of Donald Trump.

And Caroline knew that was her.

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1. Your last post seems to have 2019 listed a bunch of times, when you probably intended to list 2020.

2. What was the 2018 result in this timeline?

Mistake fixed, thanks for noticing! Lol

This timeline is fairly assuming the "Blue Wave" happened. Notably, Heitkamp and Warren won, and Texas did flip Blue.

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1. Your last post seems to have 2019 listed a bunch of times, when you probably intended to list 2020.

2. What was the 2018 result in this timeline?

Mistake fixed, thanks for noticing! Lol

This timeline is fairly assuming the "Blue Wave" happened. Notably, Heitkamp and Warren won, and Texas did flip Blue.

Exact Senate/House/Gubernatorial Results?

I assume Senate is D+4 here based on what you said (defend everything, take TN, TX, AZ, and NV).

I don't intend on mentioning many other people besides who is already involved/mentioned, though some new figures will make appearances during the running mate search.

TN, TX, AZ, and NV all flipped. The House flipped Blue as well, though Governors remained fairly Red.

I didn't really think about addressing the midterms, though I'll remember it for future stories.

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I guess Franken's misconduct wasn't exposed. I wonder if it will be.

Why do you say that?

He is running for President in this timeline circa 2020.

No, no - the image was just a compilation of potential candidates. The candidates listed below it in the bulleted list were the entirety of the list. Franken's career is done, lol

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I guess Franken's misconduct wasn't exposed. I wonder if it will be.

Why do you say that?

He is running for President in this timeline circa 2020.

No, no - the image was just a compilation of potential candidates. The candidates listed below it in the bulleted list were the entirety of the list. Franken's career is done, lol

I swear I saw his name in there. I must need new glasses. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm enjoying this quite a bit so far, by the way.

Thank you! I've never written one before, but these timelines have always interested me. I'm looking to write a few more too.

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1. Your last post seems to have 2019 listed a bunch of times, when you probably intended to list 2020.

2. What was the 2018 result in this timeline?

Mistake fixed, thanks for noticing! Lol

This timeline is fairly assuming the "Blue Wave" happened. Notably, Heitkamp and Warren won, and Texas did flip Blue.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

Beto 2020 story? 🤔

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We Three Queens

March to June of 2020.

Caroline Kennedy, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris were the only three candidates to win states in the 2020 Democratic Primary.

The DNC, to be held in Birmingham, Alabama - was to this year be heavily contested. The trailing third-place Warren and second-place Harris, who was only 2 delegates behind Caroline Kennedy - refused to concede their campaigns.

Warren was only able to take home the Atlantic Northeast, minus New Hampshire and Connecticut which went to Kennedy; though Warren was victorious in Virginia as well as Ohio.

Second-place Kamala Harris took home wins in Illinois, Hawaii, California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, the Southeast, and won Democrats Abroad.

Kennedy, having won the rest of the states, led by just 2 delegates.

Warren received endorsements from mainly establishment, corporate Democrats. The Clintons, the Obamas, Al Gore, generally the most powerful and influential Democrats - although her delegate count did not reflect that.

Harris received endorsements from mainly progressive Democrats, such as Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard, Ro Khanna, Jay Inslee, the Justice Democrats, but did receive the endorsement of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.

Caroline received the fewest endorsements, mostly coming from the center-left. Jason Kander, Steve Bullock, John Bel Edwards, Lincoln Chafee, and Martin O'Malley namely.

As to who would come out of the convention the victor was anyone's guess.

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LOL at the establishment endorsing Warren and the progressives endorsing Harris. If anything it would be the other way around.

Generally speaking, the Progressive Left calls out Warren's flaws a lot more than Harris'. Sure, both have corruption in their past, but Warren's attempts at being the next Bernie are far more ridiculous than that of Harris'.

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Saturday, July 18th, 2020

Breaking News - Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) rumored to concede and endorse Caroline Kennedy

CNN reports that Senator Elizabeth Warren, after reportedly meeting with former Secretary Hillary Clinton, and former President Barack Obama, has decided that on the first night of the 2020 Democratic Party convention; she will concede her campaign for the Presidency and endorse former Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy.

This news comes after reports of infighting within the Warren campaign, and fundraising issues that began during the final few weeks of primaries.

More on the story tonight.

"We just feel like Caroline is the best pick, as compared to Kamala".

Warren felt dead inside.

She knew she was the DNC's girl in 2020. Hillary, Barack, Nancy, and Chuck were going to ensure she defeated Trump in November. Donors and SuperPACs adored her. The path was clear after Kamala went against the grain and endorsed a more progressive-leaning attitude. In her eyes, Kamala's foolishness was going to win her the primaries.

And in her mind, she would have went all the way; had it been for Caroline Kennedy.

She had only spoken to Caroline a few times before in the past, mainly at small, Democratic Party events in Massachusetts.

She never imagined the day where she'd be on CNN advocating for the former Ambassador to Japan to become the party's nominee.

But here she was.

Maybe a V.P. slot was a possibility. Elizabeth didn't ask for it, but the thought of doing so was in her mind, admittedly.

"Senator - if Caroline Kennedy, or Kamala Harris, do not defeat Trump - do you know if you'll run in 2024?", asked host Jake Tapper.

"You know, Jake...I don't know about that. Right now, I'm more concerned about getting a Democrat elected".

July 20th, 2020. The first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

"Tonight, I end my campaign for the Presidency. At this moment in our nation's history, we need a strong, bold Democratic candidate to fight for our nation. One who can truly tap into, and relate, to all Americans. I hereby concede my campaign and ask that my delegates please support the next President of the United States, Caroline Kennedy!"

The reaction was flat. The feeling of opening a soda, and hoping for an exciting, refreshing caffeine reaction - but getting nothing. Legacy Arena was packed with mainly Kamala Harris supporters, who had come out in droves to support the woman who won the very state which the DNC took place in.

The awkwardness only increased in the coming days.

The remainder of Day 1 through Day 3 was filled with conflicting, seemingly divisive speeches. While the 2016 DNC preached unity and togetherness, the speakers of the 2020 DNC could simply not agree as to who should have been the nominee. Celebrities and social figures leaned toward Kamala Harris, while elected officials leaned toward Caroline.

Caroline's days were filled with anxiousness.

She knew that the numbers suggested a win on the first ballot, but she also knew that all hell could unfold, and progressives could launch a rebellion against her.

All she wanted to do was get through this as swiftly as possible.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2020. The fourth night of the 2020 Democratic Convention.

Voting Begins.

States went one by one, as Caroline held her stared attentively at the TV backstage. Her small room, filled with friends, family, staff, and some of her closest campaign surrogates - all watched as the states yelled out their delegate counts.

She hadn't seen Senator Kamala Harris at all that day - until it was California's turn.

And there she was, on the convention floor.

The room grew silent, as the TV volume grew higher.

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Thursday, July 23rd, 2020. The fourth night of the 2020 Democratic Convention.

Voting has begun.

As Kamala Harris approached the microphone, the tension and anxiousness in the Kennedy campaign room could be cut with a knife.

"Chairperson Perez. On behalf of my State of California, I move that the convention suspend the procedural rules and suspend the further conduct of the roll call vote. All votes cast by the delegates be counted, and that I move for former Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, to be selected by this convention, by acclamation, as the nominee of the Democratic Party of the President of the United States."

She looked just as artificially happy was Elizabeth Warren appeared on CNN previously, but her tone was authentic enough to gather the support of the opposing delegation.

Caroline Kennedy had won the nomination.

Shedding tears of happiness in her campaign room, staff, surrogates, and friends and family celebrated the victory. Writers went to work on the final details of a victory speech to be given tomorrow evening.

The first person to contact Caroline - Joseph Kennedy III, with an apology.

If it wasn't already obvious to Caroline, he admitted that the endorsement of Elizabeth Warren was to merely build up his own Massachusetts political capital, and he apologized - agreeing to support her in the campaign.

Caroline accepted his apology, and before she knew it, Secret Service and DNC officials filled the room.

There they were. Caroline's best friends from now until November. They had the resources and tools to win her the election, but Caroline knew she had to play their game.

Chairperson Tom Perez and Deputy Chairperson Keith Ellison congratulated Caroline, offering words of support for the challenge she was going to face in the coming months.

"On the topic of a running mate, we'd really like this decision to be made ASAP, before your speech, Caroline.", said Perez, as he handed Caroline a folded piece of paper.

On the paper, three portraits, and their names.

SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS (D-CA)

SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN (D-MA)

MRS. SHERYL SANDBERG

"Just suggestions. Catch you later, Caroline." Perez left, walking past a door-holding Ellison.

Caroline wasn't impressed.

It was different than her own shortlist, to say the least.

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^{(Bonus Post!)}

Kennedy Campaign Vice Presidential Running Mate Shortlist

Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander

Mrs. Chelsea Clinton

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard

Rep. Seth Moulton

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Kenned/Kander! Could also live with Kennedy/Harris or Kennedy/Moulton, the rest are bad choices (especially Gabbard but also Clinton or Sandberg).

"especially Gabbard"

As a Gabbard fanboy myself, I must ask - why do people dislike/avoid her?

I don't understand how she's not one of the most realistically electable, and respectable Democrats in the Party right now.

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Compromises.

Friday, July 24th, 2020. Caroline has won the Party Nomination.

Caroline's finalists for Vice Presidential Running Mate were Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, and daughter of Hillary Clinton and political/social activist, Chelsea Clinton.

While Caroline had plenty of say in trimming the list, it was Caroline's campaign manager, Jennifer Palmieri, who had the biggest say in influencing Caroline's choice for her running mate.

The Center For American Progress, The Obama Administration, John Edwards' failed campaigns for the Presidency, as well as Hillary Clinton's failed 2016 campaign - Jennifer knew her way around the party. It wasn't that she wasn't smart, but rather her own personal bias led her to pull Caroline toward the establishment wing of the Democratic Party, instead of the Progressive wing.

The general belief within the campaign was that Caroline had already won over Progressive Democrats, and had earned their trust.

They were soon going to find out that this wasn't true.

Whether or not she selected Kander or Clinton, some Progressives were going to lose interest in Caroline. She understood the dangers of picking a fellow Blue Dog Centrist, but also considered the weight that the "Clinton" name carried, for better or worse.

The Party and Campaign Press Secretaries were waiting, and it was decision time.

BREAKING - Caroline Kennedy selects Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hillary Clinton, as Running Mate

As much as it killed her inside, Caroline knew that compromises would have to be made with the Party higher-ups. She was lucky enough to win the nomination, let alone have the freedom to run a center/center-left campaign. She had to compromise, and she was willing to risk the Vice Presidential Running Mate, rather than her own political agenda.

She only hoped that she had not selected the next Geraldine Ferraro or Sarah Palin.

August, 2020

Early signs of Chelsea's political ability, and how the nation would receive her, weren't great.

While Caroline was doing a great job on media appearances and with barnstorming and rallies, Chelsea's travels had some occasional gaffes and mishaps. Her obvious lack of knowledge about foreign affairs, trade, and the global economy gave her an "unprofessional" finish. She had large shoes of her mother's reputation to fit, and even then, her mother didn't win her own election.

Caroline's campaign performance was better but still flawed. In polling, she failed to truly gain the trust of progressives and far-leftists. The Green Party candidate, Mayor Carmen Yulin-Cruz of San Juan, Puerto Rico, had already reached 2.2%. Fortunately, this seemed to have canceled out with Trump's loss of Libertarians and Far-Right Wingers, as Libertarian Party nominee Tom Woods had already reached 3% in polling, with Constitution Party nominee Pat Buchanon reaching 2%.

As of late August, the current electoral map had Kennedy and Clinton at 206 Electoral Votes, while President Trump and Vice President Pence trailed at 186 Electoral Votes, with a promising 146 Electoral Votes-worth of Swing States in the balance.

Through the month of August, Caroline, Campaign Staff, and Party Staff assisted Chelsea with shaping up her debate, presentation, and informational skills. Through the month of August, the Kennedy and Clinton ticket made improvements in polls, officially leading Trump and Pence by 4% during the final week of August.

As poorly as the campaign started, things were starting to pick up - slowly. Chelsea was coming into form, and the Progressive wing of the Democratic Party realized the bigger prize at stake.

However, a haunting day was on the horizon; being planned within the confines of the West Wing, by President Trump and some of his closest confidants.

Unbeknownst to both the Kennedy/Clinton campaign and the very creators of the plan, chaos would unfold which would change the course of American politics and the Presidency.

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Bloody Sunday

September 6th, 2020

BREAKING - BuzzFeed has acquired the Trump-Russia Dossier Footage

"At 7:46 AM EST, on September 6th, 2020 - a BuzzFeed employee was sent a cryptic email containing an MP4 file. Upon requesting permission to open the file, the BuzzFeed employee found that the footage within the file contained footage of the allegations outlined in the Christopher Steele "Trump-Russia" Dossier. BuzzFeed immediately reported this to the FBI, as news broke of House and Senate officials receiving the same file. The White House has not yet issued a response."

As noon approached, despite the fact that the White House had not yet issued a response to the developing situation, Washington was engulfed in a tidal wave of response from all sides. Democratic Representatives and Senators, unanimously, called on the President to resign. While most Republican officials and personalities remained quiet on the situation, many big-name Neo-Conservatives such as Senator Mike Lee, Senator Marco Rubio, former Senator Ted Cruz, former Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Mitt Romney, and former presidential candidate Evan McMullin called for the resignation of the President. Protesters had made their way into D.C - and were not showing any signs of weakness into the afternoon, at least until they had a response from the administration.

The Kennedy/Clinton campaign called for an immediate gathering at the DNC Headquarters. All events for that day were canceled, as Caroline and Chelsea met with DNC officials to discuss how to further navigate the situation. They mutually agreed that it was best to remain in the shadows for the moment, and await a response.

2:00 PM

Vice President Mike Pence's social media pages release a video message.

"As you are all greatly aware by now, video footage of President Trump committing lewd, unprofessional, disgusting acts, in private; has publicly surfaced. These actions are inexcusable, and, in my opinion, violate every ethical standard set forth for the Commander in Chief of this great nation to abide by. After discussion with friends, family, and advisors - it is with great sorrow that I hereby resign from the office of the Vice President, effective at Midnight this evening. Additionally, I hereby resign from my position as Vice Presidential Running Mate of Republican Party nominee President Donald Trump. God Bless you all...and God Bless the United States of America.

The Kennedy/Clinton campaign team had never been so ecstatic, but frantic, in their lives. Three months away from the election and the incumbent, campaigning Vice President had just resigned. The President was in the biggest scandal of his already scandal-ridden administration. The very President who in 2016 humiliated every Democrat in the nation, and brought forth an administration of hatred, bigotry, and corruption. The same President who humiliated, insulted, and bullied Chelsea's mother and father on the national political scene.

Caroline and Chelsea didn't feel happy about all of this - but they felt content.

They knew their time would come, and was soon arriving.

6:00 PM

The White House announces that President Trump will make a nationally-televised address at 9:00 PM.

"Thank you for joining us. As you know, this morning, the President was...humiliated - after certain footage of him appeared in an email sent to several journalists and elected officials. The President wants to express his deepest regret, and apologies- for the people of this nation. He promises to come from this a better man, a better President, and a better person. To those who oppose him, he will not give in. To those who support him, he promises that he will make it up to you. This is a hard time. We have to get through this together, but more importantly together as a nation. I will not be taking any questions - Thank You.

As Caroline and Chelsea watched the nervous, anxious Sarah Huckabee Sanders return to the West Wing, the 9:00 PM hour drew closer.

The nation sat waiting. A resignation was doubtful - but demanded by so many. But just as with his Access Hollywood Tape National Apology, Donald Trump was truly two steps ahead.

9:00 PM.

President Trump addresses the nation on National Television.

"My Fellow Americans. This morning, a humiliating, disgusting video of previously-denied actions commited by myself was leaked to the public. Similar to the Access Hollywood tape, but far worse, this video raises questions about my honesty, my character, and my humility. I apologize to any person who was hurt, embarassed, or felt betrayed by my actions in this matter. I wish to apologize to the entirety of the United States, and the nation of Russia, for the humiliation and shame this situation is causing them."

"I am a troubled man. I make mistakes. I am not perfect. I never will be. As President, I have done and said things which many deem hateful, racist, sexist, misogynstic, and vile. It was never my intent to come across this way. I am not a sexist, a racist, or a misogynst. I am, however, a liar. I lied to the American people. For this, I deeply apologize. You all deserve far better. I swear, with all of my heart, that I will change.

"This situation is incredibly serious, and deserves a full scale investigation, and possible reprecussions. However, fellow political leaders must be held accountable as well for their own actions..."

And with this, the Kennedy/Clinton campaign collectively sinked back into their chairs, awaiting the spin of a lifetime.

"After months of intenral investigation, with help from my cabinet and top legal officials, I hereby announce that Attorney General Chris Christie, and Deputy Attorney General Trey Gowdy have officially formed a set of charges against a set of top political and legal officials. These individuals will soon be arrested, charged, and tried for their heinous acts against this nation.

"May God have mercy on us all, and may God Bless the United States of America."

As the signal of President Trump cut away, the list appeared.

James Comey, Loretta Lynch, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strok, Lisa Page, Dana Boente, Sally Yates, and none other than Chelsea Clinton's mother, Hillary.

As Chelsea's face blushed with shame and embarassment, Caroline froze, sinking in how much this very day changed the course of history.

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Is this TL being abandoned? It's one of my favorites on here..

No, I've just had some personal things happen this week. Definitely not abandoning it.

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The Downfall of the Trump Presidency

September 9th, 2020

It was three days since the course of American politics and the American Presidency were changed forever. Top political figures arrested, the resignation of the Vice President, and a divorce filed by the First Lady served as individual earthquakes to the election.

Through this scandal, Caroline and Chelsea's lead had grown to 14 points over the incumbent President. With a last-second running mate selection of Steve King, despite the interim Vice President being Steve Scalise, the Trump campaign was in pieces. In polling, it was shown that Trump had lost virtually all support except for his far-right base, as outliers transitioned to support Pat Buchanon or Tom Woods.

Even the Vice President, Steve Scalise, openly disavowed the President in terms of voting for him the election.

As September transitioned, Trump continued to make history, and not for the good. His approval numbers had fallen to historic lows, and he refused to participate in Presidential election debates. Debates between Steve King and Chelsea Clinton were typically in favor of King, but the bold conservative's victorious performances weren't effective with voters.

October 10th, 2020

"I really feel like I'm on my way out."

"You know. I'm not proud of what I did. I hate myself for it. But I'm running, yes. Me and Steve, a great guy, a great conservative, he's a big patriot. We're going to run, we're going to win against all odds, you remember 2016? Just like 2016, but even bigger. Hillary and all her crook friends will be brought to justice, and we're gonna keep this country great. Low taxes, jobs, lots of jobs, and you know what... I'm going to grow as a person."

"But...President Trump, don't you, at all, think it's a little late for change? We're all plenty aware of all of the details. Directly facing the numbers and stats, things aren't looking good for you and Steve King. Why are you even running? Why not forfeit the GOP nomination? Why?"

"Well...the stress is getting to me a bit. I feel like I'm on my way out. But hey, it's worth a fighting chance. They said 2016 would never happen, and hey, look at where we are now."

October 20th, 2020

Current Presidential Election Polling -

Kennedy/Clinton - 54%

Trump/King - 37%

Buchanon/Gaetz - 4%

Woods/Kokesh - 2%

Yulin-Cruz/Baraka - 2%

Undecided - 1%

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November 3rd, 2020

Election Night

Part One

6:00 PM EST - Early exit polls show Donald Trump with a large lead in the south and midwest. Trump supporters turned out for gun rights and immigration, despite the massive scandals of the administration. Almost all voters expressed distaste with the Trump administration, however, as election night polling has the President at a 28% approval rate.

7:00 PM EST - Indiana and Kentucky have been called for Donald Trump.

7:30 PM EST - Despite high polling numbers, Virginia and Florida are currently leading in favor of Trump, With about 7% reporting in both states, Trump is up by double-digit percentage points.

8:00 PM EST - After flipping blue, Florida is once again for Trump, as he leads by 2% with 13% reporting. Kennedy currently leads in Ohio by 4 percent, with 7% reporting. Kennedy has a shocking lead in Georgia, leading by 4% with 12% reporting. Vermont is safely Kennedy. Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee have all been called in favor of the President.

8:30 PM EST - As the nation watches, early results have the nation in shock. President Trump currently leads in Kennedy's home state of Massachusetts, by an entire 20 points with 4% reporting. However, at the moment, Kennedy leads in Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and Missouri. Kennedy winning even most of these states would make a Trump re-election impossible.


Caroline was at home in Massachusetts with her family, with Chelsea in nearby Westchester, New York. If 2016 had taught the duo anything, it was that early results and all the polls in the world didn't matter a bit. They eagerly sat and patiently waited for states to be called, as their individual fates, and the fate of the nation lied in this election.

President Trump and his running mate Steve King were locked in a high-security room in Trump Tower, kept away from all media and guests, only to be surrounded by family and advisors. Anxiety filled the air as the duo slowly watched their odds die out, but a victory was still a possibility.

Would the bastardly, scandal-ridden Trump administration live to survive another crisis, or would the Kennedy and Clinton political dynasty return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

[NYSforKennedy2024]

November 3rd, 2020

Election Night

Part Two

It was now just past 9:00 PM EST, and things were finally starting to fall into line.

The Northeast securely swung back into the hands of Kennedy and Clinton, as Trump took the South. Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan were all called for Kennedy.

As the Midwest came in, safely supporting the President, the states of Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire were still on the fence. Caroline led by seventy electoral votes.

In Trump Tower, the President and his running mate, the ever controversial Steve King, sat quietly in the dark, secluded room. The feeling was generally ominous, though polling in those eastern swing states was surprisingly high for the campaign.

Their night was far from over, as at 9:50, all five states were given to the President.

As cheers and optimism started to make their way back into Trump Tower, Caroline and Chelsea felt the ghosts of 2016 starting to make their way back into their homes. If they lost - the Democratic Party would be the weakest it had ever been in decades. Their colleagues and family would be political prisoners. The nation would suffer a downfall into an Imperial Presidency.

Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah - all red. President Trump still trailed, but so similar to 2016, the pendulum was slowly swinging his way.

Alaska and Hawaii were called for their stereotypical Republican and Democratic victories, respectfully, and with seven States left, the President only trailed by three electoral votes.

Come 11:30 PM, Caroline Kennedy and Chelsea Clinton won the States of Colorado and New Mexico, while the President won the State of Arizona, and pulled off a massive upset in the State of Nevada.

Donald Trump and Steve King, of course, stood no chance of winning any of the three west coast States.

And win they did not.

By just after midnight, Caroline Kennedy was declared the first female President of the United States. Her running mate, Chelsea Clinton, the very first female Vice President of the United States.

In Trump Tower, Steve King had already said his goodbyes, and quietly, secretly made his way back to a jet which would return him to Iowa.

President Trump sat alone, watching the night he knew would come, on his favorite channel, Fox News. The commentators, some of his biggest supporters, or so he used to think - struggled to show genuine shock or anger. They knew this night would come. As much as they denied the Access Hollywood Tape, or RussiaGate, or the namecalling and the scandal and the drama - they knew that this nation could only, for so long, withstand a President the nature of Donald Trump.

The President muted the television, and his campaign manager, Brad Parscale, made the fateful handoff of the cheap throwaway cell phone with only two contacts -

President-Elect Kennedy, and Vice President-Elect Clinton.

"Mrs. Clinton? Yes, this is President Trump..."

[NYSforKennedy2024]

November 4th, 2020

The Finale

because I'm too lazy to write out an entire administration, and instead seek to write other stories regarding 2018/2020/past elections

"President Trump, yes...how are you?"

The room went quiet. Hillary and Bill, full of tears after their daughter's victory, grew anxious as their daughter answered the call of the President.

"Congratulations on the victory. I hope you do this country proud. Before the media knows, just know... I'm going to pull the investigation soon. It's time that we come together...mistakes were made on all sides. We have to move forward."

Stunned was really the only way to describe what Chelsea felt. She stuttered, unaware of what to say to him.

"Th...Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you so much."

"Of course, Chelsea. I have to go, good luck now. Congratulations. Do your best to make this country greater, please?"

"Thank you, Mr. President. I will."

And like that, Chelsea's assistants took the phone from her, and the election which would change her life forever was finally confirmed.

"Mom, he said he's dropping the charges. It's over. It's over."

Without even mentioning his congratulations on her victory, the Clinton family embraced one another - full of tears, optimism, and closure.

"You know, Caroline, I loved your father. He was a true President. A real man of class, a real man of grace. A great guy. I know you're making him proud, this must be a huge night for you."

Caroline was skeptical of President Trump's praise of her father but accepted it.

"Thank you, Mr. President. He was a great man, even a better father, really. I could understand why you'd like him..."

"He seemed to have done a far greater job than I have. I hope you do even greater. I really do. All of this ugly, messy, political stuff aside."

"Thank you, Mr. President. I really appreciate it. I hope that we can move aside from this all in the coming weeks..."

"I do as well. You and the Kennedy family are something special, Caroline."

Caroline was silent...

"After my own father's passing, John-John wrote me a letter. It was very comforting. I really changed as a man from it. I wrote about it in some book back a couple of decades ago, but, the letter forever stayed in my heart. So close to John-John's own passing, too. It was beautiful, really."

Caroline choked up, wiping a tear from her face, and thanked President Trump again.

"You must miss him, don't you?"

She headed to a corner in the room before letting out a subtle cry and wiped the tear from her face.

"I...I really do, Mr. President. I loved them, they were great people. I miss him every day, both of them."