First of all I don't believe that the GOP would give Nixon a third try. Even so, I see Humphrey as being a more popular President than LBJ. He would have ended the Vietnam War, appointed Nixon as Ambassador to China and had detente with the Soviet Union. I could see Reagan as the Rep Nominee. He would run a good race but still lose to Humphrey. Reagan would run again in 1976 and defeat Muskie for President.
Yes but that's a different topic on a different thread. All I was asking is what if Humphrey ran a second time in 1972 and chose Pennsylvania governor, Milton Schapp as his running mate?
I agree with that. Humphrey would have ended Vietnam sooner and Nixon would loose in 1972 in a rematch. But Nixon would still show up better than Reagan in 1972, as Reagan would have been defeated by President Humphrey.
Right but what if Nixon was in office and Humphrey ran again?
In this case, Hubert is without a chance, despite he would have done better than McGovern. One of the better scenarios for Hubert:
President Nixon/Vice President Agnew: 449 EV. - 57.9%Former Vice President Humphrey/Governor Schapp: 89 EV. 40.1%
