Camelot Rises: 1960 and On

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Shots Fired at fmr. Governor George Wallace

AP -- October 27, 1968

George C. Wallace, former Governor of Alabama, was speaking at a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia when four bullets were fired at him from the audience. He was hit in the left shoulder by a ricocheting bullet, but sustained no serious injury. The attacker, a black man named Jeremy Myers, was arrested by Atlanta police moments after. Mr. Wallace has issued a press release saying that he is fine, but will take “a few days to be with my family” and suspending his campaign until November 1. Polls have shown a massive surge of support for Mr. Wallace after this assassination attempt.

November 2 Polls

1968 Presidential Election:
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 47%
George C. Wallace/John C. Stennis: 37%
Eugene J. McCarthy/George S. McGovern: 16%

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Election Night - 1968

David Brinkley: Hello and welcome to NBC - Election Central. I’m David Brinkley and the first results of the Presidential Election of 1968 are coming in.

Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Georgia


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Indiana


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Kentucky


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins South Carolina


Senator McCarthy Wins Vermont


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Virginia


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins North Carolina


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Ohio


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins West Virginia

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon/House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 64
Former Governor George C. Wallace/Senator John C. Stennis (AIP) - 36
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy/Senator George S. McGovern (D) - 3

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Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Alabama


Senator McCarthy Wins Connecticut


Senator McCarthy Wins Delaware


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Florida


Senator McCarthy Wins Illinois


Senator McCarthy Wins Maine


Senator McCarthy Wins Maryland


Senator McCarthy Wins Massachusetts


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Mississippi


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Missouri


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins New Hampshire

Senator McCarthy Wins New Jersey


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Oklahoma


Senator McCarthy Wins Pennsylvania


Senator McCarthy Wins Rhode Island


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Tennessee


Senator McCarthy Wins Washington, D.C.


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Arkansas

Senator Eugene J. McCarthy/Senator George S. McGovern (D) - 121
Former Governor George C. Wallace/Senator John C. Stennis (AIP) - 96
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon/House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, Jr (R) - 76

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David Brinkley: I agree Chet, if I were on either the Nixon or McCarthy campaigns I’d be very concerned at this hour, this could be George Wallace's night But we have more results coming in that could change the race.

Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Arizona


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Colorado


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Kansas


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Louisiana


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Michigan


Senator McCarthy Wins Minnesota


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Nebraska


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins New Mexico


Senator McCarthy Wins New York


Senator McCarthy Wins South Dakota


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Texas


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Wisconsin


Projection: Governor Wallace Wins Wyoming

Senator Eugene J. McCarthy/Senator George S. McGovern (D) - 178
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon/House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, Jr (R) - 161
Former Governor George C. Wallace/Senator John C. Stennis (AIP) - 109

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Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Iowa


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Montana


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Nevada


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Utah


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins California


Senator McCarthy Wins Hawaii


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Idaho


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins North Dakota


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Oregon


Senator McCarthy Wins Washington


Projection: Vice President Nixon Wins Alaska


Electoral College Gridlock - No Candidate Gets Majority

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon/House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, Jr (R) - 238
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy/Senator George S. McGovern (D) - 191
Former Governor George C. Wallace/Senator John C. Stennis (AIP) - 109

Electoral Gridlock, Races Thrown to House and Senate

AP -- November 8, 1968

For the first time in modern American history no Candidate has been able to receive a majority of votes in the Electoral College. This last happened in 1824 when the House of Representatives selected John Quincy Adams over Andrew Jackson. In a special session of the Supreme Court the Justices determined that the incoming Congress, the 91st Congress, should be charged with the election and that they should be seated on November 11 “for the continuity of the United States Government.” The incoming Senate will be composed of 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans, a net increase of 11 for the Republicans, and the House shall be composed of 219 Democrats and 216 Republicans, a net gain of 24 seats for the Republicans. The House is to elect the President from any of the three candidates: Mr. Nixon, Mr. McCarthy, or Mr. Wallace, while the Senate can only elect a Vice President from Mr. Ford or Mr. McGovern. Voting is expected to begin on November 12 in both chambers.

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YAY! I always wanted it to work in modern times, but it does seem awkward that we could have a President Wallace...

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Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Elected Vice President

AP -- November 12, 1968

Vice President Hubert Humphrey swore in all newly or re-elected Senators and began the 91st Congress yesterday afternoon for a Contingent Election, in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling in “Nixon V. McCarthy”. The Senate is charged with electing a Vice Presiding independently from the President, who is being voted on by the House. The Upper House of Congress selected House Minority Leader Jerry Ford over South Dakota Senator George McGovern in a vote of 61 for Mr. Ford to 39 for Mr. McGovern. The map below shows how voting broke down. Dark blue stands for two votes for Gerald R. Ford, Jr., Dark red stands for two votes for George S. McGovern, and pink stand for one vote for each of the candidates.

Richard M. Nixon Elected by House After Compromise with Wallace

AP -- November 13, 1968

The House of Representatives, sworn in by Speaker John McCormack on 11 November, postponed their Contingent Election until after the Senate elected House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, Jr. as Vice President. Mr. Ford did not resign his House seat until after the contingent election, and led the Michigan delegation to vote for former Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Mr. Nixon met with former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, a fellow candidate, in the early hours of the 12th and held a joint press conference immediately afterwards. Mr. Nixon announced that Mr. Wallace would be appointed Attorney General, “given our common stance on the need for a restoration of law and order to our cities”, in the Nixon administration and Mr. Wallace announced that he has advised his supporters in the House to “vote for the next President of the United States -- Richard Milhous Nixon.” The vote in the House was 35 votes for Mr. Nixon, 14 votes for Mr. McCarthy, and 1 vote for Mr. Wallace from his home state of Alabama. The map below shows how the votes broke down, with blue representing a state for Mr. Nixon, red, a state for Mr. McCarthy, and green, a state for Mr. Wallace.

[Enderman]

I guess this is the summer of electoral gridlocks... It started with Badgate's Political Fable 1 and 2, then it was my "Newt:2000" Then it's NHI's W. and the General, then it was your Camelot Rises: 1960 and On! (IIRC, there was another one that had an electoral gridlock, but I just don't remember which one it was... hmm....)

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Nixon Sworn In by Earl Warren

AP -- January 20, 1969

Surrounded by former Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, outgoing Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, and his wife Pat former Vice President Richard M. Nixon was inaugurated as President after what was the closest election in modern history. The race was so close it had to be determined by the House of Representatives. In his Inaugural Address President Nixon stressed the need for national unity following such a close election. He also challenged the “younger generation” to “accept the flame of innovation and advancement in this new age.” President Nixon promised “an end to the war in Vietnam will come during my tenure as President”, which was met with massive applause, as was the announcement that Senator Eugene J. McCarthy, Mr. Nixon’s former rival, will join the Nixon Administration as Secretary of State. Outgoing President John F. Kennedy was not present as doctors have placed him on bed-rest in Hyannis Port due to his bad back, but he was represented by both of his brothers: Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy of Massachusetts and the newly seated Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York.

Overview of the Richard M. Nixon Administration

1969:
-- President Nixon orders the draft to end
-- Civil Rights Act of 1969 is presented to Congress by President Nixon, AG Wallace leaves administration over the CRA
-- SoS McCarthy goes to Paris for Vietnam Peace talks

1970:
-- President Kennedy and SoS McCarthy travel to China
-- Sos McCarthy travels to the Soviet Union
-- Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is signed, approved by the Senate
-- Former President John F. Kennedy passes away in Hyannis Port
-- Republicans gain a 50-50 majority in the Senate, but loose 12 seats in the House (50-50 Senate, 231-204 House)

1971:
-- Civil Rights Act of 1969 is passed, signed
-- Poll taxes are removed by the 24th Amendment
-- The 25th Amendment is ratified
-- The number of votes needed for impeachment is lowered by the 26th Amendment
-- Paris Peace Talks collapse, President Nixon orders a drawback of troops in Vietnam
-- President Nixon announces he’s seeking a second term

1972 Primary Contests

Republicans


President Richard M. Nixon of California

Democrats


Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York


House Minority Whip Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill of Massachusetts


Senator Birch E. Bayh, Jr. of Indiana

January 2 Polls:

1972 Democratic Nomination:
Robert F. Kennedy: 51%
Birch E. Bayh, Jr.: 25%
Thomas P. O’Neill: 24%

1972 Presidential Election:
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 51%
Robert F. Kennedy/James E. Carter, Jr.: 49%

1972 Presidential Election:
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 56%
Thomas P. O’Neill/Patsy M. Mink: 44%

1972 Presidential Election:
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 53%
Birch E. Bayh, Jr./Edward M. Kennedy: 47%

*All Polls have a margin of error of 5%

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Senator Bayh Wins Iowa Caucus

B. Bayh, Jr. 49%
R. Kennedy: 30%
T. O’Neill: 21%

Senator Bayh Wins Arizona Primary

B. Bayh, JR.: 47%
R. Kennedy: 27%
T. O’Neill: 26%

Congressman O’Neill Wins New Hampshire Primary

T. O’Neill: 43%
R. Kennedy: 41%
B. Bayh, JR.: 16%

Senator Kennedy Wins Florida Primary

R. Kennedy: 48%
B. Bayh, JR.: 45%
T. O’Neill: 7%

Senator Kennedy Wins Illinois Primary

R. Kennedy: 39%
B. Bayh, JR.: 38%
T. O’Neill: 23%

Senator Bayh Wins Wisconsin Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 51%
R. Kennedy: 37%
T. O’Neill: 12%

Senator Bayh Wins Idaho Primary

B. Bayh, Jr. 49%
R. Kennedy: 31%
T. O’Neill: 20%

Congressman O’Neill Wins Massachusetts Primary

T. O’Neill: 53%
R. Kennedy: 25%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 22%

Senator Kennedy Wins Pennsylvania Primary

R. Kennedy: 49%
B. Bayh, JR.: 32%
T. O’Neill: 19%

Congressman O’Neill Suspends Campaign

AP -- April 27, 1972

After poor showings in states outside of New England House Majority Whip Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill suspended his campaign for President, saying that he will “focus on my duty for the citizens of Boston in Washington.” He endorsed Senator Robert F. Kennedy for the nomination.

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I might've actually voted for Nixon in this TL.

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I might've actually voted for Nixon in this TL.

My '68 Nixon or my '72 Nixon?

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Senator Kennedy Wins D.C. Primary

R. Kennedy: 53%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 47%

Senator Bayh Wins Indiana Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 73%
R. Kennedy: 27%

Senator Bayh Wins Ohio Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 56%
R. Kennedy: 44%

Senator Kennedy Wins Tennessee Primary

R. Kennedy: 54%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 46%
Senator Kennedy Wins North Carolina Primary

R. Kennedy: 51%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 49%

Senator Bayh Wins Nebraska Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 53%
R. Kennedy: 47%

Senator Kennedy Wins West Virginia Primary

R. Kennedy: 56%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 44%

Senator Bayh Wins Maryland Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 51%
R. Kennedy: 49%

Senator Bayh Wins Michigan Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 57%
R. Kennedy: 43%

Senator Bayh Wins Oregon Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 52%
R. Kennedy: 48%

Senator Kennedy Wins Rhode Island Primary

R. Kennedy: 61%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 39%

Senator Kennedy Wins California Primary

R. Kennedy: 53%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 47%

Senator Kennedy Wins New Jersey Primary

R. Kennedy: 55%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 45%

Senator Bayh Wins New Mexico Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 60%
R. Kennedy: 40%

Senator Bayh Wins South Dakota Primary

B. Bayh, Jr.: 56%
R. Kennedy: 44%

Senator Kennedy Wins Vermont Primary

R. Kennedy: 58%
B. Bayh, Jr.: 42%

Democratic Primary Map

Democratic Primary Still Open

AP -- June 7, 1972

The Democratic Primary, now between Senators Robert F. Kennedy, of New York, and Birch E. Bayh, Jr., of Indiana, is still open for either of the candidates with neither of the Senators scoring a decisive win. Senator Kennedy won 11 Primary Contests, while Senator Bayh won 12, and House Majority Whip Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill won 2. Senator Kennedy has the most pledged delegates but there are enough unpledged delegates to swing the nomination either way.

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Kennedy, Albert Nominated in Miami

AP -- July 13, 1972

Senator Robert F. Kennedy, brother of the recently deceased former President John F. Kennedy, secured the Democratic nomination on the final night of the Democratic Convention in Miami, Florida. He won 2025 of the Delegates, compared to 731 for Senator Birch E. Bayh, Jr., and 43 for House Majority Whip Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill. The other 215 votes were scattered among various candidates. Senator Kennedy tapped the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carl B. Albert of Oklahoma, as his Vice Presidential nominee. The Kennedy/Albert ticket is seen as an appeal to both the East and the West.

Nixon, Ford Re-Nominated in Miami

AP -- August 23, 1972

President Richard M. Nixon and Vice President Gerald R. “Jerry” Ford were both re-nominated at the Republican Convention in Miami, weeks after Senator Robert F. Kennedy and House Speaker Carl B. Albert were nominated by the Democrats. The President was met with some dissent from Miami citizens as unemployment reaches 5.9%, a 10-year high. However, once inside the Convention, the President received non-stop applause for 21 minutes when he discussed the drawdown of troops in Vietnam. One awkward moment occurred as Vice President Ford fell going up the stairs to the stage to give his acceptance speech. The Vice President was fine and laughed about the incident.

September 3 Polls:

1972 Presidential Election
Robert F. Kennedy/Carl B. Albert: 52%
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 48%

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Nixon Rejects Debates, Senator Kennedy Travels to South Africa

AP -- October 15, 1972

President Richard Nixon knows that the Kennedy family are skilled debaters, many accredit his loss in 1960 to his first debate with then-Senator John F. Kennedy, and has decided that he will not debate Senator Robert F. Kennedy. President Nixon said “I will not be debating Senator Kennedy before November 7th, as I am firmly dedicated to the awesome duty of the office which I hold.” However, Vice President Jerry Ford and Speaker Carl Albert have both agreed to speak at a forum held by the Reverend Billy Graham in North Carolina. This is not expected to be a debate, but both vice presidential candidates will speak. Senator Robert Kennedy, now free from a possible debate, has announced that he will travel to South Africa with his brother, Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, and other Kennedy family members to “view the effects of apartheid.” The Kenney family is expected to return to the United States two days before the election, on November 5.

October 21, 1972

1972 Presidential Election:
Robert F. Kennedy/Carl B. Albert: 54%
Richard M. Nixon/Gerald R. Ford, Jr.: 46%

A Review of the Race
AP -- October 21, 1972

Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York has been the favorite for much of the race. He is being carried partially by the recent death of his brother, whose popularity has soared since leaving office, and also by his support from the black community. This will be the first election where it is illegal to charge a poll tax on minorities, which is setting up for a massive turnout of blacks. President Richard M. Nixon of California is winning the support of the youth vote, do to his drawback of troops in Vietnam, and he is leading among veterans for the same reason. One issue of the campaign has been the space program. President Nixon cut much of the manned spaceflight program budget to “tackle the race riots rocking our cities” and has said that he sees no reason to “spend many thousands of dollars to send a man into God’s domain.” Senator Kennedy has responded, saying “God wouldn’t have given us the technology to go into space if He didn’t want us to.” The war in Vietnam has not been a major issue of the campaign as both candidates agree that the drawdown was a good thing, although Senator Kennedy is promising to end the war immediately. Senator Kennedy has promised to renew the Head Start Program that President Nixon allowed to expire at the end of 1970, as well as passage of the 27th Amendment. President Nixon has remained neutral on both the Head Start Program and the 27th Amendment.

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Election Night -- 1972
Walter Cronkite: Hello and welcome to CBS Election headquarters in New York. Will Bobby Kennedy follow his brother into the White House, or will President Nixon win four more years? We are about to find out, as the first returns of Election ‘72 are coming in.

President Nixon Wins Georgia


President Nixon Wins Indiana


President Nixon Wins Kentucky


Senator Kennedy Wins South Carolina


Senator Kennedy Wins Vermont


Senator Kennedy Wins North Carolina


President Nixon Wins Ohio


Senator Kennedy Wins West Virginia

President Richard M. Nixon/Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 59
Senator Robert F. Kennedy/Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl B. Albert (D) - 30

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Senator Kennedy Wins Alabama


Senator Kennedy Wins Connecticut


Senator Kennedy Wins Delaware


President Nixon Wins Florida


Senator Kennedy Wins Illinois


President Nixon Wins Maine


Senator Kennedy Wins Maryland


Senator Kennedy Wins Massachusetts


President Nixon Wins Mississippi


Senator Kennedy Wins Missouri


President Nixon Wins New Hampshire


Senator Kennedy Wins New Jersey


Senator Kennedy Wins Oklahoma


Senator Kennedy Wins Pennsylvania


Senator Kennedy Wins Rhode Island


President Nixon Wins Tennessee


Senator Kennedy Wins Washington, D.C.


President Nixon Wins Arkansas

Senator Robert F. Kennedy/Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl B. Albert (D) - 171
President Richard M. Nixon/Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 107

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Senator Kennedy Wins Alabama


Senator Kennedy Wins Connecticut


Senator Kennedy Wins Delaware


President Nixon Wins Florida


Senator Kennedy Wins Illinois


President Nixon Wins Maine


Senator Kennedy Wins Maryland


Senator Kennedy Wins Massachusetts


President Nixon Wins Mississippi


Senator Kennedy Wins Missouri


President Nixon Wins New Hampshire


Senator Kennedy Wins New Jersey


Senator Kennedy Wins Oklahoma


Senator Kennedy Wins Pennsylvania


Senator Kennedy Wins Rhode Island


President Nixon Wins Tennessee


Senator Kennedy Wins Washington, D.C.


President Nixon Wins Arkansas

Senator Robert F. Kennedy/Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl B. Albert (D) - 171
President Richard M. Nixon/Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 107

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President Nixon Wins Arizona


Senator Kennedy Wins Colorado


President Nixon Wins Kansas


President Nixon Wins Louisiana


Senator Kennedy Wins Michigan



Senator Kennedy Wins Minnesota


President Nixon Wins Nebraska


Senator Kennedy Wins New Mexico


Senator Kennedy Wins New York


President Nixon Wins South Dakota


Senator Kennedy Wins Texas, Election


President Nixon Wins Wisconsin


Senator Kennedy Wins Wyoming

Senator Robert F. Kennedy/Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl B. Albert (D) - 283
President Richard M. Nixon/Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 150

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President Nixon Wins Iowa


President Nixon Wins Montana


Senator Kennedy Wins Nevada


President Nixon Wins Utah


President Nixon Wins California


Senator Kennedy Wins Hawaii


President Nixon Wins Idaho


President Nixon Wins North Dakota


President Nixon Wins Oregon


Senator Kennedy Wins Washington


Senator Kennedy Wins Virginia


President Nixon Wins Alaska

Senator Robert F. Kennedy/Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl B. Albert (D) - 311
President Richard M. Nixon/Vice President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R) - 227

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President Kennedy Sworn in By Warren Burger

AP -- January 20, 1973

Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York was sworn in as President by Chief Justice Warren Burger. In his inaugural address President Kennedy echoed many of the sentiments his brother made 12 years prior. President Kennedy mentioned his desire to land a man on the moon “by the end of the decade.” He also announced that his administration would end official recognition of South Africa “until the shackles of apartheid are removed” as well as pledge that he will bring an end to the war in Vietnam by 1974. President Kennedy visited the grave of his late brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., before attending the Inaugural Luncheon that was put on by the United States Congress. The incoming Congress is composed of 60 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Conservative and 1 Independent in the Senate and 291 Democrats and 144 Republicans in the House. The President’s brother, Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, resigned his Senate seat to run for Governor of Massachusetts in 1974.

Overview of the Robert F. Kennedy Administration

1973:
-- Paris Peace Accords are signed, ending the war in Vietnam
-- The Apollo 13 mission successfully puts man on the moon, Fred W. Haise becomes the the first human to step foot on the moon.
-- Capital Punishment is declared unconstitutional

1974:
-- Former President Richard M. Nixon is charged with covering up a break in at Democratic Headquarters in 1972. President Kennedy refused to pardon Mr. Nixon.
-- President Kennedy and SoS Hubert Humphrey travel to the Soviet Union, meet with Leonid Brezhnev.
-- Head Start Program is renewed, expanded
-- Democrats gain 49 seats in the House of Representatives, the Senate is composed of 60 Democrats, 38 Republicans, 1 Independent, and 1 Conservative.  

1975:
-- An assassin attempts to fly a plane into the White House, crash lands outside McLean, Virginia
-- 27th Amendment is passed, ratified by 43 states.
-- President Kennedy announces he is seeking a second term.

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1972 Primary Contests

Republicans


Senator Robert J. “Bob” Dole of Kansas


Former Vice President Gerald R. “Jerry” Ford, Jr. of Michigan


Governor Ronald W. Reagan of California

Democrats


President Robert F. Kennedy of New York

January 2 Polls:

1976 Republican Nomination:
Gerald R. Ford: 43%
Robert J. Dole: 34%
Ronald W. Reagan: 23%

1976 Presidential Election:
Robert F. Kennedy/Carl B. Albert: 52%
Gerald R. Ford, Jr/Charles E. Grassley: 48%

1976 Presidential Election:
Robert F. Kennedy/Carl B. Albert: 51%
Robert J. Dole/Howard H. Baker, Jr.: 49%

1976 Presidential Election:
Robert F. Kennedy/Carl B. Albert: 54%
Ronald W. Reagan/George H.W. Bush: 46%

*All Polls have a margin of error of 5%

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Well, what do you guys think?

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Senator Dole Wins Iowa Caucus

R. Dole: 52%
R. Reagan: 27%
G. Ford: 21%

Senator Dole Wins New Hampshire Primary

R. Dole: 49%
G. Ford: 32%
R. Reagan: 19%

Vice President Ford Wins Massachusetts Primary

G. Ford: 43%
R. Dole: 37%
R. Reagan: 20%

Senator Dole Wins Vermont Primary

R. Dole: 48%
G. Ford: 32%
R. Reagan: 20%

Vice President Ford Wins Florida Primary

G. Ford: 48%
R. Dole: 36%
R. Reagan: 16%

Senator Dole Wins Illinois Primary

R. Dole: 56%
G. Ford: 30%
R. Reagan: 14%

Vice President Ford Wins North Carolina Primary

G. Ford: 43%
R. Reagan: 41%
R. Dole: 16%

Senator Dole Wins Wisconsin Primary

R. Dole: 50%
G. Ford: 31%
R. Reagan: 19%

Senator Dole Wins Pennsylvania Primary

R. Dole: 49%
G. Ford: 33%
R. Reagan: 18%

Governor Reagan Suspends Campaign

AP -- April 28, 1976

After poor showings in the first nine primary contests, and failing to win a single one, Governor Ronald W. Reagan of California suspended his second campaign for President. He did not endorse a candidate and did not rule out an Independent run in November.

Republican Primary Map

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Senator Dole Wins Texas Primary

R. Dole: 50%
G. Ford: 49%

Senator Dole Wins Georgia Primary

R. Dole: 52%
G. Ford: 48%

Senator Dole Wins Indiana Primary

R. Dole: 52%
G. Ford: 48%

Senator Dole Wins Nebraska Primary

R. Dole: 61%
G. Ford: 39%

Senator Dole Wins West Virginia Primary

R. Dole: 51%
G. Ford: 49%

Senator Dole Wins Maryland Primary

R. Dole: 53%
G. Ford: 47%

Vice President Ford Wins Michigan Primary

G. Ford: 78%
R. Dole: 22%

Senator Dole Wins Arkansas Primary

R. Dole: 51%
G. Ford: 49%

Senator Dole Wins Idaho Primary

R. Dole: 57%
G. Ford: 43%

Senator Dole Wins Kentucky Primary

R. Dole: 55%
G. Ford: 45%

Senator Dole Wins Nevada Primary

R. Dole: 51%
G. Ford: 49%

Vice President Ford Wins Oregon Primary

G. Ford: 52%
R. Dole: 48%

Senator Dole Wins Tennessee Primary

R. Dole: 55%
G. Ford: 45%

Ford Suspends Campaign, Endorses Dole

AP -- May 25, 1976

After failing to win all but two of the Primary Contests since May 18 former Vice President Jerry R. Ford, Jr. of Michigan suspended his presidential campaign. “For me to stay in the race any longer would serve only to give President Kennedy a larger chance of victory.” This essentially gives the nomination to Senator Bob J. Dole of Kansas, who will be officially nominated at the party convention in Kansas City in August.

Republican Primary Map