1996 if Clinton didn’t talk about “soccer mom” issues

[darklordoftech]

What if Clinton stuck to the usual issues and attacking the Gingrich Congress? Does that flip and/or change the margins in any states?

[GregTheGreat657]

FL is closer, states like VA go more strongly for Dole, while AZ goes to Dole.

[Agonized-Statism]

So no triangulation? The Republicans probably nominate a more serious candidate in 1996 and Clinton takes a hit in the suburbs and the South.


President Bill Clinton (D-AR) / Vice President Al Gore (D-TN) ✓
Fmr. HUD Secretary Jack Kemp (R-NY) / Fmr. Governor Carroll Campbell (R-SC)

[TransfemmeGoreVidal]

So no triangulation? The Republicans probably nominate a more serious candidate in 1996 and Clinton takes a hit in the suburbs and the South.


President Bill Clinton (D-AR) / Vice President Al Gore (D-TN) ✓
Fmr. HUD Secretary Jack Kemp (R-NY) / Fmr. Governor Carroll Campbell (R-SC)

I actually think Clinton might do slightly better in the south ITTL since presumably “Soccer mom issues” includes his anti-tobacco stance which arguably cost him North Carolina.