Fear and Loathing in Five Decades (1971-2021)

[NewYorkExpress]

Hmm...I would've suggested Albert stands down as Speaker, and a coalition of Moderate Democrats/Republicans elects Ford Speaker, allowing him to ascend to the Presidency, but as I'm not familiar with the original TL, I'll reserve judgment.

[NewYorkExpress]

Hmm...I would've suggested Albert stands down as Speaker, and a coalition of Moderate Democrats/Republicans elects Ford Speaker, allowing him to ascend to the Presidency, but as I'm not familiar with the original TL, I'll reserve judgment.

I feel Gavin is an infinitely more interesting character for this scenario than Gerald Ford.

Having looked Gavin up, I see your point.

[NewYorkExpress]

It's kind of sad that Israel using nukes against any enemies probably wouldn't be the worst atrocity to happen in a Middle East war.

[NewYorkExpress]

Not that it would have changed the result or anything, but I think Talmadge would have voted Nay rather than Present in the impeachment trial.

[NewYorkExpress]

I didn't read the original TL, but something along the lines of a Walter Mondale/Ronald Reagan election in 1976 (with Gavin still running as an Independent) would be the most interesting scenario to me.

[NewYorkExpress]

I'm not sure if she'd win Senate confirmation at this point, but Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be an excellent choice for the vacant Supreme Court seat...