Collaborative Presidential Elections - New

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Colonel Sanders - The Herman Cain of the 60s? Love it.

I couldn't resist XD

[GLPman]

1976

JFK's second term was less monumental and successful than his first, but the president still managed to depart office with approval ratings above 50%. In his second term, the president switched his focus to the international stage, specifically relations with the Soviet Union. Relations between the US and Soviet Union were seen as peaceful, though critics of JFK claimed that the president was too soft on the communists. In 1975, tensions between China and the US seemed to flare up again, prompting JFK to visit China. When he returned, polls indicated that the majority of Americans feared that conflict between the two nations would be inevitable in the next decade.

In the Democratic primaries, Robert Kennedy, who was elected to the Senate only a few years prior, announced his bid to follow in his brother's footsteps and easily dominated an otherwise unimpressive field. With bold victories in the early states, Kennedy was declared the nominee fairly early on. The Republican primaries saw a bitter battle between successful Texas Governor John Connally, former VP nominee Eugene McCarthy, and Senator Charles Mathias. In the end, Connally won over the other two candidates.

For the majority of the campaign season, Kennedy held a dominating lead over Connally. In fact, Kennedy's election seemed almost inevitable. One poll in late August showed Kennedy leading Connally by 15 points. As November neared, though, many Americans began to grow weary of the Kennedy White House and experienced, what some called, "Kennedy Fatigue." An extremely strategic campaign on behalf of Connally showed the Texas Governor within 3 points of Kennedy by the end of October. On election day, Connally narrowly defeated Kennedy, thereby denying the Kennedy family of another term in the White House.

Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D-MA)/Governor Reubin Askew (D-FL): 261 EVs
Governor John B. Connally (R-TX)/Senator Gerald R. Ford (R-MI): 277 EVs

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

@Chairmansanchez

I recommend you adjust the popular vote shades to levels that this election would have instead of OTL's, or to use tge option if getting rid of the shades completely.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

@Chairmansanchez

I recommend you adjust the popular vote shades to levels that this election would have instead of OTL's, or to use tge option if getting rid of the shades completely.

I always forget that. Thanks for the reminder

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

1980

Senator Robert Kennedy (D-MA)/Congressman Pat Buchanan (D-VA)-301 EV, 52.4% of the popular vote.
President John Connally (R-TX)/Vice President Gerald Ford (R-MI)-236 EV, 46.2% of the popular vote.
Other (Libertarian, Ecology, Labor)-1.4% of the popular vote.

[GLPman]

1984

Although RFK's transitional period was rocked with controversy, the president eventually got his presidency on rock-solid ground. Tensions with China erupted in a small, confined naval conflict in 1982, which managed to temporarily managed to boost an otherwise stagnant economy. The attack was deemed to be carried out by a band of Chinese guerillas. Democrats made enormous gains on the coattails of the tension with China in the 1982 mid-terms, with Democrats solidifying themselves as champions of national security. The conflict with China did not escalade beyond the small attack, although leaked intelligence reports on behalf of the CIA indicated that the attack could indeed have been carried out by the Chinese government.

The Republicans nominated George H.W. Bush, a champion of the Republican Party. As November neared, though, it became obvious that Bush would not stand a chance against the RFK election machine, particularly in time of high tensions with China. High resentment towards RFK among Republicans helped Bush, but RFK emerged victorious in the end.

President Robert F. Kennedy (D-MA)/Vice President Pat Buchanan (D-VA): 280 EVs
Former Senator George H.W. Bush (R-TX)/Congressman Phil Crane (R-IL): 258 EVs

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

POTUS

33. John Nance Garner (D-TX)-1941-1949
34. Earl Warren (R-CA)-1949-1953
35. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)-1953-1961
36. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY)-1961-1969
37. John Kennedy (D-MA)-1969-1977
38. John Connally (R-TX)-1977-1981
39. Robert Kennedy (D-MA)-1981-1989*
*Assuming Kennedy is not killed by 1989, or seeks a third term, which could still happen, seeing as the amendment never was mentioned in this timeline. I will let someone else do 1988. 

[I'm JewCon in name only.]

33. John Nance Garner (D-TX)-1941-1949
34. Earl Warren (R-CA)-1949-1953
35. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)-1953-1961
36. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY)-1961-1969
37. John Kennedy (D-MA)-1969-1977
38. John Connally (R-TX)-1977-1981
39. Robert Kennedy (D-MA)-1981-1989*
40. Pat Robertson (R-VA)-1989-1993 */color]

* Loses re-election

[sentinel]

33. John Nance Garner (D-TX)-1941-1949
34. Earl Warren (R-CA)-1949-1953
35. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)-1953-1961
36. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY)-1961-1969
37. John Kennedy (D-MA)-1969-1977
38. John Connally (R-TX)-1977-1981
39. Robert Kennedy (D-MA)-1981-1989*
40. Pat Robertson (R-VA)-1989-1993 */color]

* Loses re-election

We did we suddenly drop the map?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

33. John Nance Garner (D-TX)-1941-1949
34. Earl Warren (R-CA)-1949-1953
35. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)-1953-1961
36. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY)-1961-1969
37. John Kennedy (D-MA)-1969-1977
38. John Connally (R-TX)-1977-1981
39. Robert Kennedy (D-MA)-1981-1989*
40. Pat Robertson (R-VA)-1989-1993 */color]

* Loses re-election

No, you did it wrong, that was just a update so far.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

1988

Vice President Pat Buchanan (D-VA)/Governor Zell Miller (D-GA)-332 EV, 51.3% of the popular vote.
Senator Paul Simon (R-IL)/Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA)-48.1% of the popular vote.
Other (Libertarian, Socialist, American)-0.6% of the popular vote.

[GLPman]

1992

Governor Donald Rumsfeld (R-IL)/Governor William Weld (R-MA): 334 EVs
President Pat Buchanan (D-VA)/Vice President Zell Miller (D-GA): 204 EVs

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

1996

Former House Speaker Edward Kennedy (D-MA)/Governor Newt Gingrich (D-PA)-281 EV, 49.9% of the popular vote.
President Donald Rumsfeld (R-IL)/Senator Tom Harkin (R-IA)-257 EV, 48.6% of the popular vote.
Other (Liberal, Libertarian, Ecology)-1.5% of the popular vote.

President Rumsfeld term in office remains one of the most divisive in history. In 1993, Islamic radicals attack Chicago’s grant park, shooting to death 26 people, and injuring over 200, before being killed by police. The President announced the “National Security Act of 1993”, which granted extensive powers to the President to fight terrorism. In mid 1995, wiretaps are discovered in several reporters from various newspapers phones. The White House claims to have had no involvement, but investigations quickly lead to FBI involvement. FBI head William Sessions is forced to resign, and is subpoenaed by a Senate committee. He reveals that the offices of the journalist were bugged to see what they knew of what would become “Panama Gate”. The “Panama Gate” scandal breaks across the nation, with millions learning that ever since RFK was President, the CIA and FBI had been using foreign aid money meant to help civilians prop up a rebel group fighting the socialistic Ecuadorian government. The group was also revealed to be a major drug trafficing organization. While the House overwhelmingly vote against impeachment, the scandal ruins Rumsfeld’s presidency.

[Stand With Israel. Crush Hamas]

Wow, a full-on Kennedy dynasty in this one.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Wow, a full-on Kennedy dynasty in this one.

The only differance is that they are center right, not center left The parties are switched, the GOP being Progressive, and slightly Neocon, and the Democrats being center-right, though they too are interventionalist.

[GLPman]

2000

President Newt Gingrich (D-PA)/Governor Frank Keating (D-OK): 279 EVs
Senator Tom Harkin (R-IA)/Senator Albert Gore (R-TN): 259 EVs

Edward Kennedy's presidency began on a calling for change from the Rumsfeld administration's scandals and atrocities. Kennedy himself promised in his inauguration speech to restore honor to the White House. Kennedy also promised for a more responsible foreign policy agenda. Under Kennedy, the US became increasingly more interventionist. The US became more involved in the Middle East, which Republicans claimed damaged the nation's image. Neocons called Kennedy's policy, later dubbed the Kennedy Doctrine, "dangerous and naive." Republicans began to pull away from their endorsements of interventionist policies as a result and pushed for more focus on domestic issues. The GOP made big gains in the 1998 midterms, taking control of the Senate. By 1999, the country's politics seemed deeply polarized. Trajedy struck in August 1999, when President Kennedy was assassinated while giving a speech in Macon, Georgia. The FBI led a month-long manhunt and eventually apprehended the shooter, a man known as Billy Ray Davis. Vice President Gingrich assumed the presidency. Political analysts believed Gingrich would easily defeat any GOP front-runner, but the toxic political atmosphere of the country ensured a landslide would be difficult. In November, though, Gingrich won election. The country would limp into the 21st century.

 

[GLPman]

And here's the list so far:

33. John Nance Garner (D-TX)-1941-1949
34. Earl Warren (R-CA)-1949-1953
35. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)-1953-1961
36. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY)-1961-1969
37. John Kennedy (D-MA)-1969-1977
38. John Connally (R-TX)-1977-1981
39. Robert Kennedy (D-MA)-1981-1989
40. Pat Buchanan (D-VA): 1989-1993
41. Donald Rumsfeld (R-IL): 1993-1997
42. Edward Kennedy (D-MA): 1997-1999*
43. Newt Gingrich (D-PA): 1999-?

*assassinated

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

2004

Governor John McCain (R-AZ)/Senator Tom Daschle (R-SD)-330 EV, 53.6% of the popular vote.
Vice President Frank Keating (D-OK)/Senator Sam Brownback (D-KS)-208 EV, 45.8% of the popular vote.
Other (Moderate, Reform, Ecology)-0.6% of the popular vote.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Almost finished with this list...just a little bit further

[GLPman]

2008

President John McCain (R-AZ)/Vice President Tom Daschle (R-SD): 290 EVs
Governor Mike Huckabee (D-AR)/Governor Hillary Rodham (D-IL): 248 EVs

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

2012

Governor Sam Brownback (D-KS)/Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV)-383 EV, 54.4% of the popular vote.
Vice President Tom Daschle (R-SD)/Ambassador Mitt Romney (R-MI)-155 EV, 44.7% of the popular vote.
Other (Green, Reform, Citizens)-0.9% of the popular vote.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Dewey defeats Truman
1948

Governor Thomas Dewey (R-NY)/Governor Earl Warren (R-CA)-271 EV, 47.6% of the popular vote.
President Harry Truman (D-MO)/Senator Alben Barkley (D-KY)-222 EV, 44.8% of the popular vote.
Governor Strom Thurmond (SR-SC)/Governor Fielding Wright (SR-MS)-38 EV, 3.2% of the popular vote.
Other (Progressive, Socialist, Union)-4.4% of the popular vote.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Successfully fighting communist expansion in the dawn of the Cold War, Tom Dewey would nonetheless not see success with a large amount of the Republican domestic agenda. However, his moderation helped guide a number of bills through Congress that resulted in the changing of social programs, to either cover more people or to operate more efficiently. His record as Governor of New York showed that taxes could be cut, benefits expanded, and deficits lowered, all at the same time. In 1952, with a recovering economy, a successful foreign policy, and a new running-mate (a man far better at campaigning than VP Warren), he cruised to re-election.

President Thomas Dewey (R-NY)/Senator Richard M. Nixon (R-CA) 320 electoral votes
Senator Estes Kefauver (D-TN)/former Ambassador Averill Harriman (D-NY) 211 electoral votes

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

1956

Vice President Richard Nixon (R-CA)/Senator Prescott Bush (R-CT)-280 EV, 49.6% of the popular vote.
Senator Lyndon Johnson (D-TX)/Senator Stuart Symington (D-MO)-251 EV, 49.1% of the popular vote.
Others (States Rights, Progressive, Socialist)-1.3% of the popular vote.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Senator Stuart Symington (D-MO)/Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-MN) 280 electoral votes, 48.3% of the popular vote
President Richard M. Nixon (R-CA)/Vice President Prescott Bush (R-CT) 257 electoral votes, 48.7% of the popular vote