1960 JFK Picks Paul Douglas For VP. What Happens?
Lincoln Republican:
In 1960, Democratic Presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts and his top advisors come to the conclusion that the 1960 Presidential election will be decided in the crucial battleground states of the midwest, with Illinois being crucial to their hopes of victory. They reason they have been historically strong in the south, both in 1952 and in 1956, and believe they will be able to hold onto most their southern strength in 1960.
The name of experienced and respected Illinois Senator Paul H. Douglas, U.S. Senator since 1949, comes up immediately in the Vice Presidential deliberations. Douglas is a Protestant, he has a distinguished military record of service, earning two purple hearts, and politically, Douglas has an impressive record as a strong advocate of equal rights for African Americans, while at the same time fighting for fiscal discipline, environmental protection, public housing, and truth in lending laws.
Although 68 years old, Douglas is in excellent health, and is an aggressive and tenacious campaigner. Douglas is still 3 years younger than the successful 1948 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Alben W. Barkley.
A decision is therefore reached on the Vice Presidential nomination, and John F. Kennedy puts in a call to Senator Douglas, asking him to be his Vice Presidential running mate. Douglas graciously accepts the offer, and wins unanimous and enthusiastic endorsement from the Democratic National Convention. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, the Senate Majority Leader, formally nominates Douglas for the Vice Presidency, and delivers a rousing and dramatic speech in behalf of the Douglas Vice Presidential candidacy. The Democrats enter the 1960 Presidential election united solidly behind their ticket.
The Republicans, as expected, nominate Vice President Richard M. Nixon for President, and Nixon picks former Massachusetts Senator and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Henry Cabot Lodge for Vice President.
Republican
For President, Vice President Richard M. Nixon of California
For Vice President, Former Senator and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts
Democrat
For President, Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts
For Vice President, Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois
Does the Democrats "midwest strategy" work?
How does this 1960 election turn out?
Maps?
Undisguised Sockpuppet:
Election is as the same as OTL. It's after JFK gets shot that changes begin.
Kaine for Senate '18:
Nixon/Lodge: 226
Kennedy/Douglas: 292
Unpledged: 19
gorkay:
Kennedy-Douglas might not do as well in the south as Kennedy-Johnson did, and in an extremely close race, that might have cost them the election.
Erc:
Quote from: benconstine on September 09, 2007, 01:43:59 PM
Nixon/Lodge: 226
Kennedy/Douglas: 292
Unpledged: 19
Considering the close margin of the race in Texas in real life, I can't see Texas going for Kennedy without Johnson on the ticket.
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