Return of the Kennedys: Rise of the Castros

[The Other Castro]

Return of the Kennedys:

Rise of the Castros

A political story of two brothers who overcame the odds and changed the U.S. forever

[The Other Castro]

Fmr. Secretary Hillary Clinton (D-NY)/Secretary Julian Castro (D-TX)- 52.2%, 347 EV's
Governor Scott Walker (R-WI)/Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)- 46.4%, 191 EV's

This election was one that many deemed inevitiable throughout the campaign, and now it has finally come to a satisfying (for some) end. Although Clinton won the popular vote by a wide margin, increased polarization among certain states has resulted in North Carolina being the only state to flip parties from the previous election. Hillary Clinton has been elected the 45th President of the United States, and the first female leader of this country. In the process of shattering that glass ceiling, America has also elected its first Hispanic Vice President. History has been made here tonight.

Closest States (margin of victory under 5%):
Missouri, 0.24%
North Carolina, 0.46%
Georgia, 1.47%
Wisconsin, 2.29%
Colorado, 3.44%
Arizona, 4.39%
Montana, 4.94%



Up next, the 2016 U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial Elections...

[Free Bird]

let me just leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxTbfeYdO0

[Türkisblau]

let me just leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxTbfeYdO0

plz explain what this has to do with anything

I do appreciate the quality of the music, however. The Soviets sure got nationalistic anthems right.

[Free Bird]

let me just leave this here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxTbfeYdO0

plz explain what this has to do with anything

I do appreciate the quality of the music, however. The Soviets sure got nationalistic anthems right.

And I quote

"Castro2020 refers to two things. One aspect of it is about how Fidel Castro had a perfect vision (aka 20/20 vision) of how a government is supposed to run and which is why we should all be communists. The other reason (the real reason) is my prediction of a Clinton/Castro ticket in 2016, with Clinton declining a 2nd term and Castro running instead. I will probably change my username to Castro2024 if he doesn't end up running then."

So in essence, I'm playing along 😊

[The Other Castro]

I was hoping to get at least a few posts in before being accused of left-wing bias, but anyway, it's my opinion that Julian Castro is far more qualified to be Vice President than Sarah Palin was given that he was executive of a region roughly double the size in population as Alaska and for more than twice as long (Mayor of San Antonio). Yes, there are many other people that Clinton could pick for VP with more experience and better qualifications, but I was interested in examining the potential parallels the Castros could have with the Kennedys. Thus, although it may not be what actually happens, Clinton picks Castro for VP in this scenario.

[KingSweden]

Here is leftwing bias at its most huberistic.

The Castros are politically UNQUALIFED to be on the ticket and Hillary certainly wouldnt put someone whose style would so greatly overshadow her. All it would do is contrast what an old hag Hillary is and how her time has passed.

Castros havent been elected to anything that seriously qualifies them to be President, given Hil's advanced age.

The left bashed 2 term Indiana Senator Qualye in 1988 when he was picked to be VP. He was drastically more qualified than the Castros. Even Palin was more qualified given her 2 years as a Governor.

The Castros are Geraldine Ferraro with hispanic surnames.

Then write your own TL instead of trolling this one (and the one written by Reagan Revolutionary, or the one written by me.) I've never called out somebody on these threads before, but this is a work of fiction, so if you don't like it then stop reading. Some of us enjoy the TLs our peers and in many cases friends are writing on here as such, regardless of their partisan coloring.

Keep it up Castro2020, I'm going to keep reading.

[The Other Castro]

Thanks for the support, and it is decided that "Hymn of the USSR" is the official theme of this TL. Update coming soon.

[badgate]

In my opinion Castro could easily deescalate concerns about his foreign policy credibility by going on a foreign trip during the campaign. There's no need for Clinton to take such a trip, but newsreel of Castro in India, Afghanistan, and Germany would go a long way.

As the author of many timelines on this forum, I also feel it is a breach of unspoken protocol to be so openly hostile and negative toward a fellow poster's work. Post constructively if you have to voice displeasure.

[The Other Castro]

D+7: Democrats retake the Senate 53-47

Notable Senate Races:

AK - 42% Begich, 39% Murkowski, 17% Joe Miller (D Pickup)

Senator Lisa Murkowski narrowly survived a rematch with Joe Miller in the primary, but was then defeated by Former Senator Mark Begich in the general after Miller launched a write-in campaign and played the role of spoiler.

AZ - 50% Sinema, 48% Salmon (D Pickup)

Senator John McCain, initially expected to survive a crowded primary, is defeated by Republican Congressman Matt Salmon after other Republicans Christine Jones and John Shadegg drop out to endorse Salmon. Salmon loses to Congresswoman Kyrsten Simena, who ran unopposed in her primary, by a close margin in the general election. In winning, Sinema becomes the first bisexual U.S. Senator.

AR - 56% Boozman, 40% Halter (R Hold)

After some speculation that he may retire, Senator John Boozman decides to run for reelection. Although Hillary Clinton fares better in Arkansas than any Democratic presidential candidate since Al Gore, she is unabale to provide support for Former Lt. Governor Bill Halter, and Boozman wins by a comfortable margin.

CA - 61% Harris, 39% Kashkari (D Hold)

Attorney General Kamala Harris picks up this open seat in a landslide victory against sacrificial lamb Neel Kashkari after defeating fellow Democrat Tom Steyer in the primary.

CO - 52% Bennet, 44% Hill (D Hold)

In what was initially expected to be a competitive race, Senator Michael Bennet easily defeats State Senator Owen Hill and outperforms Hillary Clinton in the state by nearly 5%.

FL - 52% Rubio, 47% Sink (R Hold)

After Senator Marco Rubio decides to run for reeelection instead of the presidency, he faces minor opposition in both the primary and general. With no major Democrats running, Rubio achieves the same margin in the state as Hillary Clinton by defeating Alex Sink, who later announces her retirement from politics.

GA - 49% Barrow, 49% Isakson (General), 53% Isakson, 47% Barrow (Runoff) (R Hold)

In one of the closest senate race of the year, Former Congressman John Barrow leads Senator Johnny Isakson by less than 5000 votes in the general election but wins just under the required 50%. Isakson manages to later defeat Barrow in the lower turnout runoff for a 3rd term.

IL - 51% Bustos, 45% Kirk (D Pickup)

Senator Mark Kirk was labeled one of the most vulnerable senators throughout the campaign, and eventually lived true to that name after falling to Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. Although he greatly outperformed Scott Walker there, it just wasn't enough to overcome the presidential turnout in the heavily Democratic state.

MO - 53% Blunt, 42% Sanders (R Hold)

Although Clinton nearly carries the state, Senator Roy Blunt easily wins reelection against lesser known Democrat Mike Sanders.

NV - 49% Reid, 48% Krolicki (D Hold)

To the dissapointment of many, Governor Sandoval declares that he will not challenge Senator Harry Reid for his seat, leaving Republicans to nominate Former Lt. Governor Brian Kolicki. In one of the nastiest, closest, most expensive, and hardest fought elections in the country, Reid narrowly wins reelection to what he announces will be his final term.

NH - 54% Hassan, 44% Hemingway (D Pickup)

After Senator Kelly Ayotte is picked as Walker's running mate, Tea Party Activist Andrew Hemingway wins a crowded Republican primary. Governor Hassan announces that she will seek the open seat instead of running for reeleection, and easily defeats Hemingway in the general election.

NC - 49% Hagan, 47% Burr (D Pickup)

After some speculation that he may retire, Senator Richard Burr officially announces he will run for reelection. However, Former Senator Kay Hagan also announces her intention to return to the senate. After trailing Burr for much of the campaign, Hagan rides the Democratic wave and comes out on top on election night, winning by a couple points more than Clinton's margin in the state.  

PA - 51% Sestak, 49% Toomey (D Pickup)

In one of the most anticipated rematches of the cycle, Former Congressman Joe Sestak defeats Senator Pat Toomey by the same margin that he lost by six years earlier. Much of Sestak's credit goes to Clinton, who drags him across the finish line with her impressive performance in the Keystone State.

WI - 52% Kind, 46% Johnson (D Pickup)

Senator Ron Johnson also competed for the title of most vulnerable senator this year, spending most of the campaign trailing potential Democratic challengers. His momentary relief when Russ Feingold declined a run was quickly dashed by Congressman Ron Kind, who took an early lead in the polls and never gave it up.

[DKrol]

D+7: Democrats retake the Senate 53-47

Notable Senate Races:

AK - 42% Begich, 39% Murkowski, 17% Joe Miller (D Pickup)

Senator Lisa Murkowski narrowly survived a rematch with Joe Miller in the primary, but was then defeated by Former Senator Mark Begich in the general after Miller launched a write-in campaign and played the role of spoiler.

AZ - 50% Sinema, 48% Salmon (D Pickup)

Senator John McCain, initially expected to survive a crowded primary, is defeated by Republican Congressman Matt Salmon after other Republicans Christine Jones and John Shadegg drop out to endorse Salmon. Salmon loses to Congresswoman Kyrsten Simena, who ran unopposed in her primary, by a close margin in the general election. In winning, Sinema becomes the first bisexual U.S. Senator.

AR - 56% Boozman, 40% Halter (R Hold)

After some speculation that he may retire, Senator John Boozman decides to run for reelection. Although Hillary Clinton fares better in Arkansas than any Democratic presidential candidate since Al Gore, she is unabale to provide support for Former Lt. Governor Bill Halter, and Boozman wins by a comfortable margin.

CA - 61% Harris, 39% Kashkari (D Hold)

Attorney General Kamala Harris picks up this open seat in a landslide victory against sacrificial lamb Neel Kashkari after defeating fellow Democrat Tom Steyer in the primary.

CO - 52% Bennet, 44% Hill (D Hold)

In what was initially expected to be a competitive race, Senator Michael Bennet easily defeats State Senator Owen Hill and outperforms Hillary Clinton in the state by nearly 5%.

FL - 52% Rubio, 47% Sink (R Hold)

After Senator Marco Rubio decides to run for reeelection instead of the presidency, he faces minor opposition in both the primary and general. With no major Democrats running, Rubio achieves the same margin in the state as Hillary Clinton by defeating Alex Sink, who later announces her retirement from politics.

GA - 49% Barrow, 49% Isakson (General), 53% Isakson, 47% Barrow (Runoff) (R Hold)

In one of the closest senate race of the year, Former Congressman John Barrow leads Senator Johnny Isakson by less than 5000 votes in the general election but wins just under the required 50%. Isakson manages to later defeat Barrow in the lower turnout runoff for a 3rd term.

IL - 51% Bustos, 45% Kirk (D Pickup)

Senator Mark Kirk was labeled one of the most vulnerable senators throughout the campaign, and eventually lived true to that name after falling to Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. Although he greatly outperformed Scott Walker there, it just wasn't enough to overcome the presidential turnout in the heavily Democratic state.

MO - 53% Blunt, 42% Sanders (R Hold)

Although Clinton nearly carries the state, Senator Roy Blunt easily wins reelection against lesser known Democrat Mike Sanders.

NV - 49% Reid, 48% Krolicki (D Hold)

To the dissapointment of many, Governor Sandoval declares that he will not challenge Senator Harry Reid for his seat, leaving Republicans to nominate Former Lt. Governor Brian Kolicki. In one of the nastiest, closest, most expensive, and hardest fought elections in the country, Reid narrowly wins reelection to what he announces will be his final term.

NH - 54% Hassan, 44% Hemingway (D Pickup)

After Senator Kelly Ayotte is picked as Walker's running mate, Tea Party Activist Andrew Hemingway wins a crowded Republican primary. Governor Hassan announces that she will seek the open seat instead of running for reeleection, and easily defeats Hemingway in the general election.

NC - 49% Hagan, 47% Burr (D Pickup)

After some speculation that he may retire, Senator Richard Burr officially announces he will run for reelection. However, Former Senator Kay Hagan also announces her intention to return to the senate. After trailing Burr for much of the campaign, Hagan rides the Democratic wave and comes out on top on election night, winning by a couple points more than Clinton's margin in the state.  

PA - 51% Sestak, 49% Toomey (D Pickup)

In one of the most anticipated rematches of the cycle, Former Congressman Joe Sestak defeats Senator Pat Toomey by the same margin that he lost by six years earlier. Much of Sestak's credit goes to Clinton, who drags him across the finish line with her impressive performance in the Keystone State.

WI - 52% Kind, 46% Johnson (D Pickup)

Senator Ron Johnson also competed for the title of most vulnerable senator this year, spending most of the campaign trailing potential Democratic challengers. His momentary relief when Russ Feingold declined a run was quickly dashed by Congressman Ron Kind, who took an early lead in the polls and never gave it up.

Someone's dreaming. No way AK and AZ go Dem. Miller wont run as a thrid party and Sinema is a Jew hating atheist who wins becasue her district includes ASU.

Go write your own TL if you don't like the way Castro is writing his. If not, sit back, shut up, and enjoy the show.

[The Other Castro]

My mistake bobloblaw, I didn't realize that you knew what the future election outcomes were. If you could please lend me your time machine I'd be happy to confirm the actual future results and correct my TL as neccessary. As a mere 21st century mortal, I don't have access to such technology and am thus only able to rely on what I think could happen (a ridiculous concept, I know). Again, thank you for sharing your omniscience with me.

[JerryArkansas]

bobloblaw

[The Other Castro]

If that's Elliott from Mental Floss I love you forever.

[JerryArkansas]

If that's Elliott from Mental Floss I love you forever.

I didn't realize it at the time, but it is.  I'm really happy that I accidentally did that.

[Enderman]

I knew I recognized that guy! Anyways, Castro2020, do continue!

[The Other Castro]

Full Senate Results:

AL - 66% Shelby, 34% Folsom

AK - 42% Begich, 39% Murkowski, 17% Joe Miller (D Pickup)

AZ - 50% Sinema, 48% Salmon (D Pickup)

AR - 56% Boozman, 40% Halter

CA - 61% Harris, 39% Kashkari

CO - 52% Bennet, 44% Hill

CT - 59% Blumenthal, 39% Walker

FL - 52% Rubio, 47% Sink

GA - 49% Barrow, 49% Isakson (General), 53% Isakson, 47% Barrow (Runoff)

HI - 69% Schatz, 28% Djou

ID - 58% Crapo, 37% Balukoff

IL - 51% Bustos, 45% Kirk (D Pickup)

IN - 54% Coats, 43% Buttigieg

IA - 62% Grassley, 35% Fiegan

KS - 68% Moran, 29% Haley

KY - 53% Paul, 47% Mongiardo

LA - 56% Dardenne, 28% Peterson, 15% Jackson (Vitter resigned after being elected Governor, appointed Dardenne)

MD - 66% Mikulski, 32% Gansler

MO - 53% Blunt, 42% Sanders

NV - 49% Reid, 48% Krolicki

NH - 54% Hassan, 44% Hemingway (D Pickup)

NY - 70% Schumer, 28% Cox

NC - 49% Hagan, 47% Burr (D Pickup)

ND - 74% Hoeven, 24% Potter

OH - 53% Portman, 44% Ryan

OK - 69% Lankford, 28% Johnson

OR - 61% Wyden, 34% Wehby

PA - 51% Sestak, 49% Toomey (D Pickup)

SC - 57% Scott, 42% Wade

SD - 59% Thune, 40% Sandlin

UT - 63% Romney, 35% Owens (Lee Primaried)

VT - 71% Leahy, 27% Brock

WA - 61% Murray, 39% Baumgartner

WI - 52% Kind, 46% Johnson (D Pickup)

[The Other Castro]

0 Net Change in Governorships: Republicans retain majority of Governorships 31-18-1

Notable Governor Races:

MO - 50% Koster, 48% Hanaway (D Hold)

Attorney General Chris Koster narrowly holds the Missouri Governorship by defeating Former Missouri House Speaker Catherine Hanaway. Koster is able to take advantage of the Democratic wave and slightly outperform Clinton in this Midwestern state.

NH - 54% Shea-Porter, 45% Havenstein (D Hold)

After Maggie Hassan declines reelection run for the open senate seat, Former Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter throws her hat into the ring. In the general election, she comfortably defeats 2014 Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Walt Havenstein.

NC - 49% Cooper, 48% McCrory (D Pickup)

In a major upset, Attorney General Roy Cooper defeats Governor Pat McCrory to coincide with the North Carolina Democratic victories in the senate race and at the presidential level. As with Kay Hagan, Cooper trailed in a majority of the polls leading up to the election but was able to just barely come out ahead as the wave pulled him to victory.

WV - 59% Morrisey, 38% Thompson (R Pickup)

In the only Republican pickup of the night at any level, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey defeats Former West Virginina House Speaker Rick Thompson. Democrats had hoped to recruit Senator Joe Manchin for the race, but he declined a run. Morrisey's victory continues the solidification of West Virginia has a solidly Republican state.

[Türkisblau]

Disappointing with WV, but yeah I could definitely see Tomblin just stepping aside at this point.

[The Other Castro]

Disappointing with WV, but yeah I could definitely see Tomblin just stepping aside at this point.

Well, he is term-limited

[Türkisblau]

Disappointing with WV, but yeah I could definitely see Tomblin just stepping aside at this point.

Well, he is term-limited

Isn't he on his first term?

[The Other Castro]

Disappointing with WV, but yeah I could definitely see Tomblin just stepping aside at this point.

Well, he is term-limited

Isn't he on his first term?

After Manchin resigned, Tomblin acted as Governor until he won the 2011 special election, and then won a full first term in the 2012 regular governor election. Although he didn't serve two full terms, West Virginia law counts it as two terms, and only allows two consecutive terms. He'd be able to theoretically run again in 2020.

[The Other Castro]

Full Governor Results:

DE - 61% Biden, 37% Bonini

IN - 54% Pence, 43% Davis

MO - 50% Koster, 48% Hanaway

MT - 56% Bullock, 40% Gianforte

NH - 54% Shea-Porter, 45% Havenstein

NC - 49% Cooper, 48% McCrory (D Pickup)

ND - 67% Dalyrmple, 31% Mathern

UT - 64% Herbert, 33% McAdams

VT - 69% Shumlin, 27% Feliciano

WA - 58% Inslee, 42% Angel

WV - 59% Morrisey, 38% Thompson (R Pickup)

[Türkisblau]

GTFO Loblaw.

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