George and Lurleen

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In 1966, George Wallace, who couldn't succeed himself after one four-years term, ran his wife, Lurleen for Governor of Alabama, in order to keep control over state politics while running for President. Lurleen won an election, but died less than year and a half later, before George lost presidential election.

But let's assume Lurleen did not die and Wallace, by some fluke of the Gods, won the 1968 presidential election. Now we'd have the new first lady serving as Governor.

You think Lurleen would resign before inauguration or Wallaces would attempt to hold the White House and Alabama Governor's mansion simultaneously?

[I Am Feeblepizza.]

They would try to do it simultaneously. Well, George would try it. I'm not sure that Lurleen really wanted to run for governor anyway.

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They would try to do it simultaneously. Well, George would try it. I'm not sure that Lurleen really wanted to run for governor anyway.

Lurleen didn't want to be a Governor but she did it for him (George was a manipulative, demanding prick after all).

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Well, that would be funny:L

President of the United States and First Gentleman of the State of Alabama George Wallace

Governor of Alabama and First Lady of the United States Lurleen Wallace.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

That would be pretty sick. Especially with one being an American Independent and the other being a Democrat.

Hmmm... I've been thinking. With George concentrated more on Washington and Lurleen hypothetically still Governor, might she become more of a politician in her own right? With George focusing on national issues, it comes down much more to Lurleen's opinions, judgment, and leadership. Might she eventually set up as a Hillary Clintonesque figure by 1980? Four years as Governor and eight as First Lady, maybe even a return to the gubernatorial mansion in 1978 could set her up well to run against Wallace's likely Republican successor.

[I Am Feeblepizza.]

Governors of Alabama
1963-1967: George Wallace (D)
1967-1971: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1971-1979: Albert Brewer (D)
1979-1980: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1980-1987: Bill Baxley (D)
1987-1993: H. Guy Hunt (R)

Presidents of the United States
1969-1977: George Wallace (D)*
1977-1981: Howard Baker (R)
1981-198??: Lurleen Wallace (D)
*Elected as the American Independent nominee. Switched to the Democratic Party the day before inauguration.

^ Are these the lists you had in mind, Cathcon? Of course, it doesn't really matter who George's Republican successor is. I just chose Reagan because he was the newest fad in 1976. I also don't think that George would serve two terms as president and I think that Lurleen would probably return to the governorship in 1974 rather than '78, but it's your list

EDIT: I changed the list around and made George a Democratic president; his Republican successor is Howard Baker, a more moderate member of the GOP.

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Governors of Alabama
1963-1967: George Wallace (D)
1967-1971: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1971-1979: Albert Brewer (D)
1979-1980: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1980-1987: Bill Baxley (D)
1987-1993: H. Guy Hunt (R)

Presidents of the United States
1969-1977: George Wallace (AI)
1977-1981: Ronald Reagan (R)
1981-198??: Lurleen Wallace (D)

^ Are these the lists you had in mind, Cathcon? Of course, it doesn't really matter who George's Republican successor is. I just chose Reagan because he was the newest fad in 1976. I also don't think that George would serve two terms as president and I think that Lurleen would probably return to the governorship in 1974 rather than '78, but it's your list

Wallace actually never stopped to be a member of the Democratic Party. He wasn't AIP member, just a candidate. I believe he'd be either considered a Democratic President or would rejoin the ranks soon, of course under his term. Not sure about two terms, certainly not as AIP candidate again.

Not sure about Reagan too. Wallace election would undercut emerging GOP conservative wing.

[I Am Feeblepizza.]

Governors of Alabama
1963-1967: George Wallace (D)
1967-1971: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1971-1979: Albert Brewer (D)
1979-1980: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1980-1987: Bill Baxley (D)
1987-1993: H. Guy Hunt (R)

Presidents of the United States
1969-1977: George Wallace (AI)
1977-1981: Ronald Reagan (R)
1981-198??: Lurleen Wallace (D)

^ Are these the lists you had in mind, Cathcon? Of course, it doesn't really matter who George's Republican successor is. I just chose Reagan because he was the newest fad in 1976. I also don't think that George would serve two terms as president and I think that Lurleen would probably return to the governorship in 1974 rather than '78, but it's your list

Wallace actually never stopped to be a member of the Democratic Party. He wasn't AIP member, just a candidate. I believe he'd be either considered a Democratic President or would rejoin the ranks soon, of course under his term. Not sure about two terms, certainly not as AIP candidate again.

Not sure about Reagan too. Wallace election would undercut emerging GOP conservative wing.

How about the changes I just made? Would Baker be a better fit?

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Governors of Alabama
1963-1967: George Wallace (D)
1967-1971: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1971-1979: Albert Brewer (D)
1979-1980: Lurleen Wallace (D)
1980-1987: Bill Baxley (D)
1987-1993: H. Guy Hunt (R)

Presidents of the United States
1969-1977: George Wallace (AI)
1977-1981: Ronald Reagan (R)
1981-198??: Lurleen Wallace (D)

^ Are these the lists you had in mind, Cathcon? Of course, it doesn't really matter who George's Republican successor is. I just chose Reagan because he was the newest fad in 1976. I also don't think that George would serve two terms as president and I think that Lurleen would probably return to the governorship in 1974 rather than '78, but it's your list

Wallace actually never stopped to be a member of the Democratic Party. He wasn't AIP member, just a candidate. I believe he'd be either considered a Democratic President or would rejoin the ranks soon, of course under his term. Not sure about two terms, certainly not as AIP candidate again.

Not sure about Reagan too. Wallace election would undercut emerging GOP conservative wing.

How about the changes I just made? Would Baker be a better fit?

Before post-1968 election Brewer was Wallace's man and he could be natural Lurleen's successor, assuming George is President and thus, is not running again.

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Maybe the Republicans, after a 1972 Belson Rockefeller defeat nominate Mark Hatfield in '76? He could appease everyone except the party's hawks, IMO.

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Maybe the Republicans, after a 1972 Belson Rockefeller defeat nominate Mark Hatfield in '76? He could appease everyone except the party's hawks, IMO.

I almost read "Benson", lol.