Moderate Governor Realisticidealist of Washington wins the Democratic primary, but fails to enthuse much of the Democratic base. So he turns to progressive Mayor Free Palestine of San Francisco. Despite being highly popular amongst the Democratic base, the controversial statements made by Free Palestine over economics, and the state of Israel, drive moderates into the Republican camp. Having selected firebrand libertarian Senator Goldwater Republican, Governor Townsend of Nevada is selected to balance the ticket with a moderate. Goldwater Republican enjoys a massive advantage in fundraising, and wins by a landslide.
Goldwater Republican (R-WA)/Governor Townsend (R-NV): 380 Electoral votesRealisticidealist (D-WA)/Free Palestine (D-CA): 158 Electoral votes
