1956 United States Presidential Election

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

The year is 1956. With President Sinclair's retirement from politics, the Socialist party has been left to nominate his Vice President, Daniel Hoan, for the office of President. He is running on Sinclair's legacy, however, the party is left uninspired by his candidacy. Instead, liberal and populist Democrat Estes Kefauver is looking more attractive to a number of non-aligned leftists and more moderate Socialists. He may, as well, be the first Democrat to have a good chance at courting the African-American vote. Meanwhile, the Republicans have nominated war hero Dwight D. Eisenhower once again, and with the same running mate. Eisenhower is running mainly on foreign policy issues, including the Republican plans on stemming the tide of Soviet strength. However, he also has included support for an interstate highway system to respond to both create greater ease in transportation and serve national security interests. In the South, "Dixiecrats" are unhappy with Kefauver and some are unwilling to support Eisenhower, and thus are voting for unpledged electors.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Kefauver!  Let's finally elect a Democrat from somewhere other than New York

[Goldwater]

I like Ike!

[OAM]

Kefauver!  Let's finally elect a Democrat from somewhere other than New York

Or you could have a Republican from New York

Though awhile back I did a scan of the master thread.  The longest gap between presidents from NY is 3, and not counting the first time, which was the first three president, 2 of those 3 presidents in the gap were inheritors, not elected.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Ike

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Kefauver!  Let's finally elect a Democrat from somewhere other than New York

Or you could have a Republican from New York

Though awhile back I did a scan of the master thread.  The longest gap between presidents from NY is 3, and not counting the first time, which was the first three president, 2 of those 3 presidents in the gap were inheritors, not elected.

Ah yes, Norris-Debs-Stedman. Though if we count in terms of actual years, the Clay-Webster era (sixteen years) might count for one of the largest time gaps between New York presidents.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

I'm with Kefauver!

[Donerail]

Despite my intense dislike for his VP... Kefauver. Though Unpledged Electors is tempting.

[Dr. Cynic]

Enthusiastically Kefauver\HHH!

[OAM]

Kefauver!  Let's finally elect a Democrat from somewhere other than New York

Or you could have a Republican from New York

Though awhile back I did a scan of the master thread.  The longest gap between presidents from NY is 3, and not counting the first time, which was the first three president, 2 of those 3 presidents in the gap were inheritors, not elected.

Ah yes, Norris-Debs-Stedman. Though if we count in terms of actual years, the Clay-Webster era (sixteen years) might count for one of the largest time gaps between New York presidents.

Being the largest state for the vast majority of the nation's history, it only makes sense that they'd have the most offerings I guess.  Of course, RL politics doesn't work like that, but here... maybe...

[Napoleon]

Eisenhower/Smith

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Yo, Cath, when a VP ascends to office, do they have to select a new VP? TR, Norris, and Stedman didn't.

[Kitteh]

It seems like a lost cause at this point but I'm sticking with the Socialists.

[JerryArkansas]

Unpledged Electors here we go.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Yo, Cath, when a VP ascends to office, do they have to select a new VP? TR, Norris, and Stedman didn't.

That invention will occur roughly around the time that it does in real life. May be after the next death, or after November 22nd, 1963.

[LeBron]

Going with Kefauver this time. It's the only real chance we have of keeping Ike out of office.

[OAM]

A bit offtopic Dr J, but using my (rudimentary) knowledge of Russian I did a double take and translated your name as "Comrade Tire Radish" x.x

[Lumine]

I still like Ike!

[Kitteh]

A bit offtopic Dr J, but using my (rudimentary) knowledge of Russian I did a double take and translated your name as "Comrade Tire Radish" x.x

lol

Google does it fine.

[OAM]

Yeah, I figured, but I like to try and exercise my language abilities where possible.  Granted, Tire Radish sounds like some kind of Russian nickname anyway...

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Yo, Cath, when a VP ascends to office, do they have to select a new VP? TR, Norris, and Stedman didn't.

That invention will occur roughly around the time that it does in real life. May be after the next death, or after November 22nd, 1963.

Cool. You see, as I have mentioned before, if Kefauver dies on August 10th, 1963, and Humphrey dies on November 22nd, 1963 without choosing a VP, we'd have an interesting development on our hands. That would be quite fun to see.

[Maxwell]

I like Ike!

[Goldwater]

Unpledged Electors here we go.

Why don't you like Ike? He seems like a perfect fit for a moderate republican...

[JerryArkansas]

Unpledged Electors here we go.

Why don't you like Ike? He seems like a perfect fit for a moderate republican...

I just wanted to screw around, I would have voted Ike, but just want to see what happens if I vote for unpledged electors.

[JWHart]

It seems like a lost cause at this point but I'm sticking with the Socialists.