2016 What If ?

[jojoju1998]

Democratic Party : Entering the Race in September of 2015, Vice President Al Gore wins the nomination defeating Hillary Clinton in a huge upset by winning Iowa and New Hampshire. His age and dullness makes some worried so as a way to reassure those who are still not sure of him, he chooses Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota as his running mate.

Repubilcan Party : Governor John Kasich from Ohio becomes the GOP nominee, after pulling a upset win in Florida, defeating Jeb Bush. Same as Gore, Kasich chooses Senator Marco Rubio from Florida as his running mate.

 Al Gore and John Kasich do not attack each other personally in the debates, but have a lively discussion about Ideas. In fact, both of the champaigns were positive. Al Gore's main issues were Global Warming and Education. While Kasich focuses on the Economy and Military.

Maps ?

[Kingpoleon]

288 - 250

John Kasich(R-OH)/Marco Rubio(R-FL) - 50.3%
Albert Gore(D-TE)/Claire McCaskill(D-MO) - 47.7%

Despite a solid lead for Kasich the entire time, Gore keeps it close. He manages to win over many independent voters, but ultimately he loses many minority voters who support Kasich-Rubio. Kasich keeps a steady hand on the economy throughout his first term in 2017 to 2020. In Virginia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Kasich makes huge gains to blue collar voters.

Kasich also nets 39% of the Hispanic vote in 2020, alongside making Wisconsin just over the line. Kasich narrowly loses Michigan and Minnesota, and becomes a rather popular President. A small cut-in for the economy during January of 2020 gives his opponents a narrow lead in the polls. With the help of Federal Reserve Chairwoman Carly Fiorina and Secretary of the Treasury Josh Romney, Kasich manages to fix the economy in time.

As November approaches, Kasich sticks to a disciplined incumbent approach and wins voters over with a surprisingly energetic campaign. He manages to beat Governor Claire McCaskill and Senator Bill DeBlasio in 2020 with a bigger margin than expected. Governor Rob Portman of Ohio helps to fend off attempts at making Ohio competitive, as does Governor Will Weatherford of Florida.

During November of 2023, the economy makes more groans. With the help of Speaker Paul Ryan, Kasich's sixth balanced budget in a row helps to stabilize the economy. While Vice President Rubio and Senator Tim Scott very narrowly lost to Senator Bill DeBlasio and Governor Robert Biden in 2024, Kasich uses the left over campaign funds to leave office with an overwhelming 59% approval rating.

2016:
Others: 1.9%
0.1%

2020:
Others: 3.4%
0.1%

[NeverAgain]

288 - 250

John Kasich(R-OH)/Marco Rubio(R-FL) - 50.3%
Albert Gore(D-TE)/Claire McCaskill(D-MO) - 47.7%

Despite a solid lead for Kasich the entire time, Gore keeps it close. He manages to win over many independent voters, but ultimately he loses many minority voters who support Kasich-Rubio. Kasich keeps a steady hand on the economy throughout his first term in 2017 to 2020. In Virginia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Kasich makes huge gains to blue collar voters.

Kasich also nets 39% of the Hispanic vote in 2020, alongside making Wisconsin just over the line. Kasich narrowly loses Michigan and Minnesota, and becomes a rather popular President. A small cut-in for the economy during January of 2020 gives his opponents a narrow lead in the polls. With the help of Federal Reserve Chairwoman Carly Fiorina and Secretary of the Treasury Josh Romney, Kasich manages to fix the economy in time.

As November approaches, Kasich sticks to a disciplined incumbent approach and wins voters over with a surprisingly energetic campaign. He manages to beat Governor Claire McCaskill and Senator Bill DeBlasio in 2020 with a bigger margin than expected. Governor Rob Portman of Ohio helps to fend off attempts at making Ohio competitive, as does Governor Will Weatherford of Florida.

During November of 2023, the economy makes more groans. With the help of Speaker Paul Ryan, Kasich's sixth balanced budget in a row helps to stabilize the economy. While Vice President Rubio and Senator Tim Scott very narrowly lost to Senator Bill DeBlasio and Governor Robert Biden in 2024, Kasich uses the left over campaign funds to leave office with an overwhelming 59% approval rating.

2016:
Others: 1.9%
0.1%

2020:
Others: 3.4%
0.1%

Nice plot line. One quick note that Tennessee's abbreviation is 'TN'. I'm an abbreviation nazi.