1948 Eisenhower - Marshall - Patton

[big bad fab]

The Generals' race/year/election....

As my 1948 Eisenhower (D)/Patton(R) thread has no success (with reason for: it would have been a landslide),
let's turn to this one.

Truman fell ill and does not seek a second term.
In a difficult international context, a man with military and/or experience is sought after by each party.

Marshall fills the political logic for the Dems, who nominate him quite easily.

The GOP succeeds in convincing Ike to be its candidate.

Patton, who survived his car accident in Germany in late 1945 and who is angry in a not very precise job of "general inspector of the armies", decides to enter the contest as a "patriotic and states rights independent".

Ideas of VP ? Maps ? Results ?

(I'll post mine later)

[big bad fab]

What about this one ?

Eisenhower 257
Marshall 202
Patton 72

Marshall is able to grasp his home state of PA, but not IL.
Eisenhower doesn't succeed to benefit from divided Dem votes in TX, but he secures NY and the West and SW states.
Patton, who is supported by a large part of Dixiecrats, does quite well for an angry candidate leading an erratic campaign.

As for VP, please help me, Atlasians !

[Lincoln Republican]

Eisenhower and Marshall require DC experience in a Vice Presidential running mate.

Both pick experienced, respected, and capable Senators.

Eisenhower picks Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan.

Marshall picks Senator Millard Tydings of Maryland.

Patton picks accomplished former Governor of Alabama, Chauncey Sparks.

The election is not close, however.

Although all are war heroes, Eisenhower is recognized as the commander who led the 
allied forces to victory.  Coupled with the fact the Democrats had held the Presidency since 1933, results in a big Eisenhower win.

Eisenhower's immense charisma and popularity prove to be unbeatable.

Eisenhower/Vandenberg                    308
Marshall/Tydings                                 185
Patton/Sparks                                       38
 

[LiberalLibertarian]

The great Dwight Eisenhower picks another good moderate, California governor Earl Warren. An unstoppable ticket of two adoring moderates would sweep the nation. Patton's hard lined conservative ways would truly be offputing to the voters. And his "my way or the highway" personality would be offputing as well. Though I hate to say this, voters judge on looks (not who looks more attractive, but who looks, in a sense, cuter, more likable, more plain, and more affable). Patton would seem like the grandfather on your dad's side- the one you really hated and would whoop your ass for no reason- or maybe kind of like your jerky principle in school. While Eisenhower would seem like the lovable grandfather on your mom's side- the one who has a great smile, and is always nice to you. And although he has any accoplishments under his belt, he respects you, and can relate to you and the American people in general. Marshall would seem to distant. Ike wins in a landslide!!! But good scenario Romney/Graham. You know Ike was one of Romney's favorite presidents. He and I share that in common.

[Lincoln Republican]

I had thought of Earl Warren for Ike's VP as well, and he would have been a good pick, as you point out.

As you know, Warren was Dewey's actual VP pick in 1948.

I opted for Vandenberg, however, as I believe Eisenhower, lacking political and DC experience, would have wanted someone with these qualifications, and Vandenberg fits the bil, experienced, intelligent, accomplished, respected on both sides of the aisle.

Warren did have political experience, of course, but he did lack DC experience.  Vandenberg knew his way around Congress.

[big bad fab]

Bump.

I'm really disappointed this "Generals' election" doesn't generate more posts....