Alternate 1972: President Humphrey

[Lincoln Republican]

My 1972 election scenario in reply to What If question from thefactor

In a surprising development, former Michigan Governor and current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, George Romney, enters the primaries, wins most of them, and secures the GOP nomination before the convention.  Long forgotten is his 1968 "brainwash" statement.

In another unexpected occurance, Romney names former Labor Secretary, former Director of U.S. Office of Management & Budget, and current Treasury Secretary, George Schultz, as his Vice Presidential running mate.

In a tough, no holds barred, rough and tumble campaign, Romney and Schultz emerge victorious, ousting the incumbent President. 

Romney/Schultz            294
Humphrey/Muskie         244

[Lincoln Republican]

Correction to my previous posting-

This scenario has Hubert Humphrey elected President in 1968, therefore, George Romney and George Schultz would not have been in cabinet.

Therefore-

The Republicans nominate former Michigan Governor George Romney for President. 

George Romney surprises everyone with his Vice Presidential pick, by naming George Schultz, who holds a PhD in industrial economics, had served in the Eisenhower administration as a senior staff economist on the Council of Economic Advisers, and who is currently dean of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.