1980: Reagan/Bush vs. Teddy/McGovern
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Mr. Illini
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« on: February 02, 2014, 12:06:45 AM »
Well?
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2014, 08:51:20 AM »

Former Governor Ronald Reagan (R-CA)/Former Ambassador George H.W. Bush (R-TX): 424 Electoral Votes
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA)/Senator George McGovern (D-SD): 114 Electoral Votes
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 02:50:01 AM »
I don't see Kennedy doing much better than Carter. I also don't think he would have ever chosen McGovern as a VP choice. McGovern was destroyed by Nixon.
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2014, 11:39:49 PM »
This scenario is VERY interesting to me, and I do think, if lightening struck and the stars aligned, that Ted Kennedy could win the election.

That being said, this map seems to be the most likely if he won the nomination. Also, I changed his VP to William Proxmire.




Kennedy/Proxmire: 270
Reagan/Bush: 268

 
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2014, 12:22:04 AM »
Was Reagan more electable than Ford and Kennedy more electable than Carter? But isn't the most centrist candidate who appeals to the mythical centrist voter who votes for the most centrist candidate the most electable?
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2014, 01:44:51 AM »
Quote from: ○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└ on March 10, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Was Reagan more electable than Ford and Kennedy more electable than Carter? But isn't the most centrist candidate who appeals to the mythical centrist voter who votes for the most centrist candidate the most electable?

Whether you're being sarcastic or not, please, just stop.
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2014, 10:19:28 PM »
I agree that Proxmire makes the most sense for Teddy's VP of anyone I can think of.   I think Anderson still runs, with more moderate and less liberal support than against Carter.




Fmr. Gov. Reagan (R-CA)/Fmr. Amb. George H.W. Bush (R-TX)   49% 421 EV
Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)/Sen. William Proxmire (D-WI)  43% 117 EV
Rep. John B. Anderson (R-IL)/Fmr. Gov. Patrick Lucey (D-WI) 6%
Lawyer Ed Clark (L-CA)/Businessman David H. Koch (L-KS) 1%
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2014, 11:52:45 PM »
Ronald Reagan / George Bush (R) 65% 527 EV
Ted Kennedy / George S. McGovern 34% 21 EV
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2014, 11:54:54 PM »
Quote from: dudeabides on March 18, 2014, 11:52:45 PM
Ronald Reagan / George Bush (R) 65% 527 EV
Ted Kennedy / George S. McGovern 34% 21 EV


You are one delusional little kid..
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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2014, 06:50:21 AM »
Quote from: Joshgreen on March 18, 2014, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: dudeabides on March 18, 2014, 11:52:45 PM
Ronald Reagan / George Bush (R) 65% 527 EV
Ted Kennedy / George S. McGovern 34% 21 EV


You are one delusional little kid..
Go away Josh.
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2014, 09:12:31 AM »
Not sure about a map, but Kennedy would win in a landslide or near-landslide by virtue of his last name and Reagan's "extreme" views.
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