I'm going to enjoy this. Here's to another President Goldwater TL!
Who's to say Goldwater becomes president. Notice the word Coalition in the title. Remember how the factions within both the Democrats and the GOP were not the greatest with regards to intrapartsian relations. The Democrats were on the verge of a split.
Some major politicos will meet different fates with regards to how far they advance. Yet some will be in familiar positions and an assassination or two may or may not happen. In fact, the Rockey winning the GOP nod by one vote is not the first point of divergence.
Well I was mostly just hinting very strongly that's where I'm hoping this goes. Goldwater TL's are so few and far between. Anyway, I'm looking forward to this unfolding no matter where you take it