2012: Trump (D) vs. Romney (R) (incumbent)

[Vice President Christian Man]

Trump wins narrowly despite intense polarization. Romney would end up being relatively unpopular with around a 44% approval rating on election day due to two unpopular wars, one with Iran and the other with Libya, as well as slow economic gains. Even though we officially exited the recession over the Summer, consumers and businesses alike are pessimistic and look to Trump as a solution to get the economy booming again.

[Vice President Christian Man]

Trump wins narrowly despite intense polarization. Romney would end up being relatively unpopular with around a 44% approval rating on election day due to two unpopular wars, one with Iran and the other with Libya, as well as slow economic gains. Even though we officially exited the recession over the Summer, consumers and businesses alike are pessimistic and look to Trump as a solution to get the economy booming again.

The two running mates are Ohioans

I assumed that Romney would've chosen someone like Boehner in 2008 as he's a safe, establishment type and Dems didn't hate him as much then as they did in 2012. I had Trump choose Brown in order to neutralize Ohio which was successful. Had Trump not chosen Brown or another Ohioan politician, it would've been enough for Romney to win that state, as well as re-election.