Chairman Sanchez's mini timeline corner.

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During Bentsens first term, the US economy stabilized. The Soviet Union would go through its first cracks, with protest in Moscow being suppressed, and later, a series of strikes throughout the UK that ended Margeret Thatchers government. The President enjoyed a popularity boast after a failed assassination attempt.

By 1983, employment was up, and inflation was down. Few Republicans wanted to challenge the popular President, and Former VP Gerald Ford won the nomination hands down. He asked Senator Bob Dole to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated former Senator Fred Harris, whose wife, LaDonna Harris, was Chairwomen of the Party. He asked Former Senator Eugene McCarthy to be his running mate. The Ticket received a large amount of support, and polled as high as 20%

President Bentsen and VP James Carter were renominated without issue. As the election came, some Democrats feared they would lose re-election, with the Peoples Party divideing the ticket.

President Lloyd Bentsen/VP James Carter-310 EV, 43% of the PV
Former VP Gerald Ford/Senator Bob Dole-169 EV, 39% of the PV
Former Senator Fred Harris/Former Senator Eugene McCarthy-60 EV, 16% of the PV

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President Bentsens second term was a time of economic prosperity. In Nicaragua, the Contra's, a anti Communist group, beat the Communist Sandista's in a drawn out civil war. In the US, Employment was at a all time high, and the budget was close to being balanced. Taxes were lowered, adding to the Presidents approval rating.

As 1988 approached, Republicans were eager to retake the White House. The Peoples Party was also eager to make a splash, and continue the successful growth they enjoyed. Vice President Carter did not seek the Democratic nomination, and the field was wide open.

The Republican primaries were contested by Senator Bob Dole, Senator George Bush, Senator Howard Baker, Governor George Deukmejian, and Congressman John Anderson. The Iowa Primary was a win for Bush, who carried on in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday, eventually crushing his closest rival, Senator Baker, at the Convention. He chose California Senator Pete Wilson as his running mate.

The Democratic campaign turned into a war between Senator Gary Hart, and Governor Bill Clinton. After a divided set of primaries, Senator Hart defeated Clinton, and asked Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party Convention was held in San Diego, where Jesse Jackson was nominated. He chose Eugene McCarthy to be the Vice Presidential nominee, and he accepted.

Senator Gary Hart/Senator Joe Biden-263 EV, 45% of the PV
Senator George Bush/Senator Pete Wilson-206 EV, 35% of the PV
Reverend Jesse Jackson/Former Senator Eugene McCarthy-69 EV,20% of the PV

No candidate ended up getting the 270 vote majority, and as a result, the Democratic House was forced to decide the election. A election held brought the ticket of Senator Gary Hart and Joe Biden to the White House.

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The controversy of the 1988 election subsided, but the effect the Peoples Party had damaged them in the 1990 Congressional elections. 15 Peoples Party Representatives lost reelection, and Republicans took over the House of Representatives.

In 1992, a powerfull movement was started by Texas Billionaire Ross Perot. He formed the Reform Party, and announced a third party campaign for the Presidency. In most polls, he trailed President Hart, but had a lead over the generic Republican and Peoples nominee.
He asked former Admiral James Stockdale to be his running mate.
 
On the Republican field, the largest candidate was Governor Pete Wilson, though activist Alan Keyes, Texas Congressman Ron Paul, Senator Robert Dole, and Senator Orin Hatch were all candidates. Wilson trounced all of them in the primaries, and easily won the nomination. He asked New York Representative Jack Kemp to be his running mate. Only far Left Radio Host, Dennis Kucinich challenged Hart in the primaries. Hart and Biden easily were renominated.

The Peoples Party nominated the Mayor of Irvine California, Larry Agran. He asked Dennis Kucinich to be his running mate.

President Gary Hart/Vice President Joe Biden-324 EV, 51% of the PV.
Governor Pete Wilson/Congressman Jack Kemp-207 EV, 35% of the PV.
Ross Perot/Admiral James Stockdale-4 EV,12% of the PV.
Mayor Larry Argan/Dennis Kucinich-3 EV, 2% of the PV.
The Peoples Party suffered a serious defeat, with a new movement bursting on the scene. While the President celebrated re-election, Republicans readied themselves for a re-capture of the White House.

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The 1994 midterm elections brought Republicans to power in Congress. Newt Gingrich was elevated to the Speakership. The President and the Speaker would battle eachother on every issue, leading to a government shutdown. The result was 40% approval ratings for President Hart.

In August, of 1995, both Ross Perot and VP Biden announced they would not run for the Presidency. The Democratic field was wide open, until Attorney General Bill Clinton announced his campaign. He easily beat Lyndon LaRouche, and other fringe challengers for the nomination, and asked Tom Harkin, of Iowa, to be his running mate.

The Republican Primary was a battle between Ohio Senator George Voinovich, Representative Jack Kemp, and Senator John McCain. After a heated primary season, Senator McCain was nominated. He asked General Collin Powell to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party Convention nominated Congressman Ralph Nader. Congressman Nader then asked his biggest rival for the nomination, the Reverend Al Sharpton to be his running mate. He declined (later being nominated by the minor African American Freddom Party) so the Party asked Activist Winona LaDuke to be his running mate.

Senator John McCain/General Collin Powell-271 EV, 40% of the PV.
Congressman Ralph Nader/Activist Winona LaDuke-145 EV, 39% of the PV.
Attorney General Bill Clinton/Governor Tom Harkin-122 EV, 21% of the PV.

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I could see Hillary running for the pp's

She doesnt have the star power though, as Bill hasnt (yet?) to be elected President.

=) Hopefully, a PP's candidate will be elected in your near future hahaha... Wow, I never thought I would be hoping for a PP win hahahaha....

Haha. The Peoples Party actually existed in the US as a extreme Left party during the '70s.

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The Second Term of John McCain was a success. He managed to balance the budget, and successfully ended crises in the Balkans, and Middle East. Taxes were low, and unemployment sat around 4%. The conditions set for re-election were favorable.

The Democratic Primaries were a 5 way battle, with Former Attorney General Bill Clinton, Senator Evan Bayh, Senator Paul Wellstone, Senator John Kerry, and Senator Al Gore. The primaries were close, but Attorney General Clinton once more achieved the Democratic nomination. He asked Paul Wellstone to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated Winona LaDuke. She, however, asked radical activist Leonora Fulani to be her running mate. The ticket caused some members to walk out, and runner up for the nomination, Al Sharpton, again was nominated by the minor African American Freedom Party. Republicans easily nominated McCain and Powell, with a minor challenge by former Lousiana Governor Buddy Roemor.

President John McCain/Vice President Collin Powell-301 EV, 49% of the PV
Former Attorney General Bill Clinton/Senator Paul Wellstone-234 EV, 40% of the PV
Activist Winona LaDuke/Activist Leonora Fulani-3 EV, 11% of the PV.

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The US was stable, until the September 11 terror attacks. Almost 4,000 Americans died when Islamic terrorist crashed planes into the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. The World Trade Center collapsed, and a fourth plane, targeting the Capital, White House, or possibly even the Supreme Court, crashed over West Virginia. The US launched a invasion of Afghanistan, dismantled the Taliban regime, and unsuccessfully hunted Osama Bin Laden and other top Al Qaeda leaders.

The 2004 Republican Primary season was largely uncontested, with uninspiring campaigns by Senator Orin Hatch, Senator Richard Lugar, and Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Collin Powelll won every primary, and easily won the Republican nomination. He asked Senator Lincoln Chafee to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated Former Congressman Ralph Nader again, and he asked Vermont Governor Howard Dean to be his running mate. The Democratic primary was also very dull, with Former VP Joe Biden being the only canidate. He easilly defeated his challenger, Evan Bayh, for the nomination, though Bayh won Iowa and South Carolina's primaries.

Former Vice President Joe Biden/Senator Bob Graham-272 EV, 40% of the PV.
Vice President Collin Powell/Senator Lincoln Chafee-193 EV, 31% of the PV.
Congressman Ralph Nader/Governor Howard Dean-73 EV, 29% of the PV.

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PP's the party I hate the msot here in Spain (and the rest of the world). But I hope PP wins someday in your tL

Isnt the PP in Spain far right?

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The Biden years entered a rough start. Casualties began to mount in Afghanistan, and in 2006, the US economy began to faulter. His term remained rather dull, up until 2007. On March 3rd, Islamic Terrorist struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, detonating a car bomb killing 47 Americans, and injuring the Ambassador. In December, the US Markets suffered a financial meltdown. The government gave unpopular bailouts to AIG, GMC, Lehman Brothers, and nationalized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Bidens approval ratings were in the low forties by election day.

Despite being the front runner in most polls, former VP Collin Powell refused to run. The field was wide open, with Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Bob Riley, Senator Haley Barbor, Governor Mitt Romney, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and Congressman Ron Paul. After a heated primary season, Senator Barbor won the nomination, and asked Governor Tim Pawlenty to be his running mate.


The Peoples Party held there first primary season. Congressman Ralph Nader received a challenge from Congressman Barrack Obama, who eventually won the nomination. He asked Senator Paul Wellstone, who recently left the Democratic Party and was listed as a Independent to be his running mate. He accepted.

Senator Haley Barbor/Governor Tim Pawlenty-270 EV, 39% of the PV.
President Joe Biden/Vice President Bob Graham-174 EV, 34% of the PV.
Congressman Barrack Obama/Senator Paul Wellstone-94 EV, 27% of the PV.

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Well thats the end for this TL-I am debating a RFK in 68, or a Gore in 2000. They will be a little more detailed, and will focus on the Presidents terms, and a little bit afterword.
34-Thomas Dewey/Earl Warren-1949-1957
35-Earl Warren/Christian Herter-1957-1961
36-John Kennedy/George Smathers-1961-1969
37-George Smathers/Hubert Humphrey-1969-1973
38-Nelson Rockefeller/Gerald Ford/Ronald Reagan-1973-1978
39-Ronald Reagan/vacant-1978-1981
40-Lloyd Bentsen/James Carter-1981-1989
41-Gary Hart/Joe Biden-1989-1997
42-John McCain/Collin Powell-1997-2005
43-Joe Biden/Bob Graham-2005-2009
44-Haley Barbor/Tim Pawlenty-2009-present.

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I'm also considering a bio timeline, with Anne Frank. Basically, Otto and Edith move to the US after a series of pogroms, and starts his Jam company in the US. Anne Frank is born, goes to colledge, briefly flirts with Socialism, but enjoys a drastic change to a Libertarian Conservative throughout the 70's. Then she runs for elected office, and later, the Presidency.

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President Wood

At the 1920 Republican convention, it would take 7 ballots before General Leonard Wood could edge out his rival, Frank Lowden. After a hectic convention, the smoke had cleared, and a solid nominee had been chosen. For the Vice Presidential spot, General Wood picked Calvin Coolidge, most widely known for the 1919 Boston Police Strike.

The 1920 Democratic Convention was equally chaotic. President Wilson attempted to block the nomination of William McAdoo, but this failed, and McAdoo was nominated. He asked Ambassador John Davis, of West Virginia, to be his running mate.

The General Election campaign focused on the issue of Isolationism. While McAdoo wanted to continue US involvement in Europeon affairs, especially with the First World War recently ending, while Leonard Wood promoted a more isolationist platform.

General Leonard Wood/Governor Calvin Coolidge-55% of the PV, 371 EV
Secretary William McAdoo/Ambasador John Davis-45% of the PV, 160 EV

McAdoo managed to win California by a narrow margin, the biggest upset of the night. General Wood would go on to be the 29th President of the United States.......

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After taking office in 1921, President Wood announced his cabinet. To the suprise of many, he appointed John Davis as Secretary of State. He also appointed Herbert Hoover as Treasury Secretary. Througout the first term of President Wood, the US economy enjoyed steady growth, and the military enjoyed a peace time expansion. In 1923, however, a sharp increase in Prohibition related crime led to its repeal.

In 1924, President Wood's popularity was reaching a all time high. At the 1924 Republican convention, he received only one challenge, from Wisconsin Senator Robert LaFollette. LaFollette failed to gain any traction, and began a third party run for the Presidency, as a independent.

At the Democratic convention, many urged Secretary of State John Davis to run. He eventually resigned, but declined to run. At the Democratic convention, Al Smith was nominated. He asked Oscar Underwood to be his running mate.

President Leonard Wood/Vice President Calvin Coolidge-59% of the PV, 417 EV
Governor Al Smith/Senator Oscar Underwood-30% of the PV, 114 EV
Senator Robert LaFollette/Burton Wheeler-11% of the PV, 0 EV.

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While I like it and have actually (briefly) considered a similar timeline, a couple of nitpicks-
-From what I know, wasn't Wood part of the "imperialist" faction of the Republican party? He was a friend of Roosevelt after all, so I don't know if he'd run as an isolationist.
-From what I know, McAdoo was Wilson's Treasury Secretary for like seven years, so I don't know if he would've opposed him.
-Wouldn't La Follette at least get Wisconsin as in real life?

I couldnt find anything on Woods views at all! So I assumed he would tow the party line. As for McAdoo, Wilson did try to block him, a pathetic attempt to gain a 3rd term. And I wanted to tone down LaFollettes performance, just a little bit. Anyway, I have update planned for tonight...

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The second term of President Wood turned tragic only 5 months after his inauguration. President Wood retired to bed on the night of August 20th, 1925. On the morning of August 21st, he was found on the floor, dead of a heart attack. His wife, Louise, was touring Europe, the first goodwill trip of a first lady in US History, at the time. Vice President Coolidge was sworn in that night.

President Coolidge's first term was relatively uneventfully. He asked Charles Dawes to be his Vice President, and he was later confirmed by the Senate. However, by 1928, his popularity had slowly faded. People derided him as a "do nothing" president. He faced a brief convention challenge by Senate majority leader Charles Curtis, but along with VP Dawes, won the nomination of the Republican Party again.

The Democratic convention was also very dull. Former Secretary of State John Davis easilly was nominated, with other major contenders, like Al Smith, and William McAdoo sitting out. Davis asked Franklin Roosevelt, the former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and a Congressman from New York to be his running mate.

President Coolidge used radio as his advantage throughout the start of his Presidential campaign. He also launched a 48 state tour of the United States. However, he struggled to keep up with Roosevelt's charisma, and Davis's experience. On election day, President Coolidge was handily returned to office, despite the Davis and Roosevelt ticket performing better then expected.

President Calvin Coolidge/Vice President Charles Dawes-52% of the PV, 290 EV.
Fmr. Secretary John Davis/Congressman Franklin Roosevelt-48% of the PV, 241 EV.

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Only one year into President Coolides second term, the US and World Economy took a massive hit. The Stock Market crashed, and the Great Depression began to ravage the world. In early 1930, unemployment had reached 9.3%, and President Coolidge was even shot at! In Germany, elections went well for the National Socialist, and Hitler was able to be appointed Chancellor.

By 1931, the stress of the Presidency had taken a powerfull toll on the health of Calvin Coolidge. Like his predecessor, he died in office, on May 4th, 1931. He was seceded by VP Charles Dawes, who became the 31st President that evening. In a radio address, he promised not to seek reelection.

The 1932 Republican convention was hectic. Supporters of Treasury Secretary Hebert Hoover, and Frank Lowden, clashed on the floor. Herbert Hoover was eventually nominated, and he asked George Norris to be his running mate, to unite the party.

The Democratic convention was less exciting. Congressman Franklin Roosevelt easilly won the nomination, and asked James Reed, of Missouri to be his running mate. Other candidates included Al Smith, John Garner, and William Murray.

The General election was heated, but from the start, however, Hoover trailed Roosevelt from the start. The two agreed to debate eachother, on a unprecedented Radio broadcast. However, on election day, 12 years of Republican dominance ended.

Congressman Franklin Roosevelt/Senator James Reed-59% of the PV, 417 EV
Secretary Herbert Hoover/Congressman George Norris-41% of the PV, 114 EV.

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President Roosevelts first term was marked by a massive program to fight the Depression. The President established multiple agencies to help farmers, and workers across the country, however, Conservative opposition expanded day by day. By 1935, the nation was split. While poor Whites in the South supported the President, they also feared a massive expansion of the Federal government, especially after he nationalized steel factories in Pennsylvania, to assist strikers.

Republicans looked to retake the White House, but had a weak field. All this changed when former President Charles Dawes agreed to enter the race. He won the Republican convention on the first ballot, and asked Governor Alf Landon to be his running mate.

The Democrats eagerly renominated President Roosevelt, and Vice President Reed, with a insurgent challenge coming from Lousiana governor Huey Long. Long, however, declined a third party run, hoping to secure his position in the party, and run for the nomination in 1940.

President Franklin Roosevelt/Vice President James Reed-59% of the PV, 484
Former President Charles Dawes/Governor Alf Landon-41% of the PV,47 EV

President Roosevelt won a second term. A crisis was brewing in Europe, with German Chancellor Adolf Hitler taking over Austria, Denmark, and Czechoslavakia on trumped up territorial claims by early 1939. While the US economy made a slow, but steady rebound, concerns over the growing crisis in Europe deeply divided the country.

Republicans had a wide open field, with Herbert Hoover, Senator Robert Taft, and Governor Alf Landon all declaring canidacies. At the convention, however, it was Herbert Hoover who took the nomination on the second ballot. He asked Manhatten Attorney General Thomas Dewey to be his running mate.

The Democratic convention was extremley close, with Huey Long running a insurgent campaign throughout the convention. Eventually, President Roosevelt was renominated, along with VP James Reed.

Lousiana Governor Huey Long ran as a independent, asking Henry Wallace to be his running mate. They campaigned heavilly, picking away at the Democratic Parties Southern base. The campaign however, slowed down, after Huey Long made a series of gaffes, on issues including the Communist Party, the war in Europe, and Civil Rights.

Former Secretary Herbert Hoover/Thomas Dewey-45% of the PV, 268 EV
President Franklin Roosevelt/Vice President James Reed-40% of the PV, 215 EV
Governor Huey Long/Secretary Henry Wallace-15% of the PV, 48 EV.

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Ironic.

Haha-I know, I shamelessly copied your Huey Long segment. I needed something to get them back in

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The peace President Hoover briefly experienced in his first term ended in December of 1941. The Japanese launched a sudden suprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The next day, war was declared on Japan. Only a week later, the US entered the war in Europe, when Hitlers Germany declared war. US troops began a campaign through the Pacific, forcing the Japanese out of Midway,Wake Island, and even, Alaska!

By 1943, Hitlers armies had reached a stalemate in Russia. President Hoover realized the situations potential, and ordered the US Army to prepare a invasion of North Africa, and Italy. By the end of the year, British, and American troops were advancing on Rome. In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a secret program had started, and early the next year, in 1944, exploded a nuclear device in the Arizona desert.

At the 1944 Republican convention, President Hoover, and Vice President Dewey were unanimously renominated. The Democrats nominated Senator Harry Truman, of Missouri, for President. He asked Senate Majority leader Alben Barkley to be his running mate.

Huey Long wanted to lead a third party campaign once again-however, his plans, and his life would be cut short when he was gunned down in New Orleans, on July 4th, 1944. Henry Wallace did not wish to run.

President Herbert Hoover/Vice President Thomas Dewey-57% of the PV, 425 EV.
Senator Harry Truman/Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley-43% of the PV, 106 EV.

In December of 1944, Operation Longhorn began. US troops, along with British,Canadian, and Free French forces, crossed the English channel, and invaded France. Only a month later, in January of 1945, US troops took Paris, and the very next week, Rome. Soviet troops began a counter offensive, and also invaded Manchuria. US troops took Okinawa, and prepared for X-Day, the planned invasion of Japan. Secretary of War, General Dwight Eisenhower (only a month into the job), suggested the US use atomic bombs. On February 5th, the cities of Hiroshima, Osaka, and Sendai. Almost a million were killed, and Japan surrendered the very next day. US troops crossed into Germany in early March, and on March 13th, the US dropped a Atomic Bomb on the Nurembourg marching grounds. Hitlers generals began to defect, and by April, only Berlin remained, with Germany being occupied by the Soviets, and Americans. Hitler killed himself on April 15th, though his wife, Eva Braun, fled to Argentina, and died their, in 1972. World War II officially ended on May 1st, 1945.

From 1945, to 1948, the US experianced a major economic boom, which resulted from the Post-War surplus of goods. President Hoover did not wish another term, and Vice President Dewey was billed as his sucessor. Vice President Dewey was easilly nominated at the Republican convention. He asked General Eisenhower to be his running mate.

The Democratic convention was also chaotic. The Conservative faction pushed Strom Thurmond, the Liberals, wanted Senator Truman. It was through this deadlock that a dark horse canidate arose-West Virginia Senator Haley Kilgore. He managed to appease both factions of the Party, and asked Senator Claude Pepper to be his running mate.

Vice President Thomas Dewey/Secretary Dwight Eisenhower-54% of the PV, 342 EV.
Senator Haley Kilgore/Senator Claude Pepper-46% of the PV, 189 EV.

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By 1952, Americans began to tire of the Republican controll of the White House. While President Dewey remained fairly popular, his chances for reelection slowly drained. US intervention in Korea, as well as the Berlin Crisis, were constant sources of trouble for the Dewey Administration. The African American Protection Bill passed in 1951, created a early (and unpopular) form of Hate Crime legislation.

The Republican Party began to first hold primaries in 1952. While President Dewey won them all with minimal opposition, he barely survived a convention challenge by California Senator Richard Nixon. President Dewey and VP Eisenhower were renominated, though the unity of the GOP was severely shaken.

The Democratic convention was once more a battle between Conservatives and Liberals. While Strom Thurmond led on the first ballot, his lead evaporated, and eventually, Estes Kefauver won as a compromise candidate. He asked William Averell Harriman to be his running mate, though he declined. Claude Pepper once more ran as the VP nominee as a result.

Senator Estes Kefauver/Senator Claude Pepper-51% of the PV, 278 EV
President Thomas Dewey/Vice President Dwight Eisenhower-49% of the PV, 253 EV

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In 1955, the US began to tire of Kefauver as well. In Alabama and Georgia, Civil Rights marchers went to the streets. In Cuba, the beginnings of a revolution were taking place. In Europe, Soviet Troops invaded and occupied Hungary and East Germany, preventing Democracy to take root. And on October 13th, while in Los Angelas, a lone gunman shot and killed President Kefuaver. The assassin, later revealed to have ties with the mob, as well as Puerto Rican nationalist groups, spent the rest of his life in Jail. Vice President Claude Pepper was sworn in on October 14th.

The 1956 Republican primary season was a heated contest between Earl Warren of California, and Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower eventually won, by a extremely narrow margin, and asked Minnesota Senator Harold Stassen to be his running mates.

Democrats renominated President Pepper, who was unopposed in the primaries. He asked Senator Robert Kennedy to be his running mate. Kennedy, of Massachusetts, was popular, with two elder brothers being killed in the war. Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond opposed the ticket, and briefly flirted with a third party run. He eventually endorsed Pepper.

President Claude Pepper/Senator Robert Kennedy-54% of the PV, 373 EV.
Former VP Dwight Eisenhower/Senator Harold Stassen-46%-158 EV.

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Throughout his term, President Pepper remained popular. He sent Marines into Cuba, in 1957, to prevent Fidel Castro's rebels from taking power. He did the same in Haiti, in 1959. In Europe, he instituted dialogue with the Soviet leadership, and sent troops to Taiwan, helping to ease growing tensions between the Chinese communist and nationalist. He failed in instituting the 22nd Amendment, which guarenteed Healthcare and Housing for all citizens, and also failed in instituting a amendment, limiting the terms a President may have. Even so, he remained popular.

The 1960 Republican primaries were a four way battle between Senator Stassen, Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator Richard Nixon, and Former VP Dwight Eisenhower. The Republican convention was divided, though Stassen eventually won. He asked Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. to be his running mate. Former VP Eisenhower left the party, and announced a independent run. He asked Governor Rockefeller to be his running mate.

The Democrats were also divided. While Pepper was the front-runner, Senator Strom Thurmond, and Alabama governor George Wallace, tried to win the nomination, but failed. They formed the Dixiecrat Party, and launched a bid for the White House.

President Claude Pepper/Vice President Robert Kennedy-34% of the PV, 270 EV
Senator Harold Stassen/Senator Richard Nixon-30% of the PV, 133 EV.
Former VP Dwight Eisenhower/Governor Nelson Rockefeller-26% of the PV, 77 EV.
Senator Strom Thurmond/Governor George Wallace-10% of the PV, 57 EV.

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President Pepper second term was marked by the Turkish Crisis, in which the Soviet Union invaded Eastern Turkey over a series of border disputes, and the treatment of Armenians in the region. This put US missile sights in jeopardy, and the US Airforce was forced to engage Soviet, and rebel groundforces. For one week, the world waited, fearing the third world war. The crisis subsided, when territorial disagreements were negotiated, and the Soviets withdrew. The US pulled their missles out of Turkey, and a series of secret silos were placed in Crete.

The 1964 Republican primary began with a series of victories for Nelson Rockefeller, who, despite running on a third party ticket the year earlier, had regained popularity in the party. He won the convention over his closest rival, Barry Goldwater, and asked Margaret Smith of Maine to be his running mate.

The Democrats renominated Claude Pepper, and Robert Kennedy, without opposition. Senator Strom Thurmond did not seek the Dixiecrat nomination, and George Wallace reluctantly endorsed Pepper.

The Election campaign featured the first campaign ads ever aired, and also had the first televised debate (Radio Debates had taken place in every election since 1932), which Pepper was lauded as the winner in.

President Claude Pepper/Vice President Robert Kennedy-52% of the PV, 290 EV.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller/Senator Margaret Smith-48% of the PV, 248 EV.

President Pepper fully began to push his domestic agenda in his final term. Once more failing at creating Universal Healthcare, he pushed Civil Rights, which he suceded in doing so. A dramatic Senate floor showdown between Senator C. Calvin Sale, of North Carolina, and VP Kennedy ensued, which eventually allowed the Civil Rights Act of 1966 to be passed. In Vietnam, US Marines arrived, and rescued Americans living in the region, after Communist began to takeover.

The 1968 Republican primaries began, with a series of early victories for Governor George Romney. He, however, lost his momentum, after a suprising second place finish in the Michigan primary to Senator Goldwater, who won by a percentile. The Convention was divided, though Senator Goldwater eventually overtook Senator Nixon. Governor Romney and Governor Rockefeller reluctantly endorsed Goldwater, who asked Senator Nixon to be his running mate.

The Democrat primary season was heavilly divided, with canidadates from all factions. Eventually, the primaries became a three way fight between Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, and Senator Eugene McCarthy. At the convention, Humphrey was nominated, and picked Senator Sale to be his running mate, uniting the party.

Senator Barry Goldwater/Senator Richard Nixon-54% of the PV, 337 EV.
Sentor Hubert Humphrey/Senator Calvin Sale-46% of the PV, 201 EV.

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Somehow, I knew Goldwater would be President after reading the 1964 election!

To be fair, the last timeline I screwed him, and Robert Kennedy over. And to clear things up, Calvin Sale is actually Robert Byrd. He was born in NC, but moved to WV as a child, and changed his name.

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Somehow, I knew Goldwater would be President after reading the 1964 election!

To be fair, the last timeline I screwed him, and Robert Kennedy over. And to clear things up, Calvin Sale is actually Robert Byrd. He was born in NC, but moved to WV as a child, and changed his name.

I'm guessing you'll have him elected in 1976 or something.

Maybe a little earlier, maybe a little later.....