Chairman Sanchez's mini timeline corner.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Rockefellers second term was rougher than his first. In 1978, the price of Gas rose dramaticly, after the US supported Israel in a 4th war against Egypt. Inflation would not go down, and unemployment was on the rise. The stress was too much for the President. On December 26th, 1978, President Rockefeller retired to the Oval Office to spend the evening working. The next morning he was found slumped over his desk, dead of a heart attack. Later in the afternoon, VP Reagan was sworn in as President.

President Reagan announced he would seek the GOP nomination that year. However, he faced a series of challenges, including Former VP Ford, Senator George Bush, Senator Bob Dole, and Congressman Phil Crane. President Reagan won a majority of the primaries, and asked Congressman John Anderson to be his running mate, to appease the moderate faction.

The Democratic Primaries were also hectic, with Senator Lloyd Bentsen eventually defeating Governor Robert Kennedy, Senator Robert Byrd,Senator Henry Jackson, and Former Governor James Carter. After a series of wins, cultivating at the California Primary, Lloyd Bentsen was nominated as the Democratic nominee. He chose Governor James Carter as his running mate.

The Peoples Party primary was also chaotic, with George McGovern and Shirley Chisholm both deciding against a run. They nominated Benjamin Spock, a activist from California. Former Congressman Pete McCloskey was his running mate.

Senator Lloyd Bentsen/Governor James Carter-274 EV, 46% of the PV
President Ronald Reagan/Congressman John Anderson-241 EV, 44% of the PV
Activist Ben Spock/Former Congressman Pete McCloskey-23 EV, 10% of the PV
The Peoples Party won a greater share of seats in the House of Represenatives, and managed to take 3 seats in the US Senate. They also came in second place in California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin during the Presidential election.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

All-Southern ticket in 1980, 12 years before real Democratic winning all-Southern ticket.

Interesting.

Bobby goes down!

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

During Bentsens first term, the US economy stabilized. The Soviet Union would go through its first cracks, with protest in Moscow being suppressed, and later, a series of strikes throughout the UK that ended Margeret Thatchers government. The President enjoyed a popularity boast after a failed assassination attempt.

By 1983, employment was up, and inflation was down. Few Republicans wanted to challenge the popular President, and Former VP Gerald Ford won the nomination hands down. He asked Senator Bob Dole to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated former Senator Fred Harris, whose wife, LaDonna Harris, was Chairwomen of the Party. He asked Former Senator Eugene McCarthy to be his running mate. The Ticket received a large amount of support, and polled as high as 20%

President Bentsen and VP James Carter were renominated without issue. As the election came, some Democrats feared they would lose re-election, with the Peoples Party divideing the ticket.

President Lloyd Bentsen/VP James Carter-310 EV, 43% of the PV
Former VP Gerald Ford/Senator Bob Dole-169 EV, 39% of the PV
Former Senator Fred Harris/Former Senator Eugene McCarthy-60 EV, 16% of the PV

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

President Bentsens second term was a time of economic prosperity. In Nicaragua, the Contra's, a anti Communist group, beat the Communist Sandista's in a drawn out civil war. In the US, Employment was at a all time high, and the budget was close to being balanced. Taxes were lowered, adding to the Presidents approval rating.

As 1988 approached, Republicans were eager to retake the White House. The Peoples Party was also eager to make a splash, and continue the successful growth they enjoyed. Vice President Carter did not seek the Democratic nomination, and the field was wide open.

The Republican primaries were contested by Senator Bob Dole, Senator George Bush, Senator Howard Baker, Governor George Deukmejian, and Congressman John Anderson. The Iowa Primary was a win for Bush, who carried on in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday, eventually crushing his closest rival, Senator Baker, at the Convention. He chose California Senator Pete Wilson as his running mate.

The Democratic campaign turned into a war between Senator Gary Hart, and Governor Bill Clinton. After a divided set of primaries, Senator Hart defeated Clinton, and asked Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party Convention was held in San Diego, where Jesse Jackson was nominated. He chose Eugene McCarthy to be the Vice Presidential nominee, and he accepted.

Senator Gary Hart/Senator Joe Biden-263 EV, 45% of the PV
Senator George Bush/Senator Pete Wilson-206 EV, 35% of the PV
Reverend Jesse Jackson/Former Senator Eugene McCarthy-69 EV,20% of the PV

No candidate ended up getting the 270 vote majority, and as a result, the Democratic House was forced to decide the election. A election held brought the ticket of Senator Gary Hart and Joe Biden to the White House.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Since both Jackson and Hart run for President and election goes to House, one of them could be selected President, but neither could be selected Vice President. Senate is limited to choose between two top candidates, in this case Biden and Wilson.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The controversy of the 1988 election subsided, but the effect the Peoples Party had damaged them in the 1990 Congressional elections. 15 Peoples Party Representatives lost reelection, and Republicans took over the House of Representatives.

In 1992, a powerfull movement was started by Texas Billionaire Ross Perot. He formed the Reform Party, and announced a third party campaign for the Presidency. In most polls, he trailed President Hart, but had a lead over the generic Republican and Peoples nominee.
He asked former Admiral James Stockdale to be his running mate.
 
On the Republican field, the largest candidate was Governor Pete Wilson, though activist Alan Keyes, Texas Congressman Ron Paul, Senator Robert Dole, and Senator Orin Hatch were all candidates. Wilson trounced all of them in the primaries, and easily won the nomination. He asked New York Representative Jack Kemp to be his running mate. Only far Left Radio Host, Dennis Kucinich challenged Hart in the primaries. Hart and Biden easily were renominated.

The Peoples Party nominated the Mayor of Irvine California, Larry Agran. He asked Dennis Kucinich to be his running mate.

President Gary Hart/Vice President Joe Biden-324 EV, 51% of the PV.
Governor Pete Wilson/Congressman Jack Kemp-207 EV, 35% of the PV.
Ross Perot/Admiral James Stockdale-4 EV,12% of the PV.
Mayor Larry Argan/Dennis Kucinich-3 EV, 2% of the PV.
The Peoples Party suffered a serious defeat, with a new movement bursting on the scene. While the President celebrated re-election, Republicans readied themselves for a re-capture of the White House.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The 1994 midterm elections brought Republicans to power in Congress. Newt Gingrich was elevated to the Speakership. The President and the Speaker would battle eachother on every issue, leading to a government shutdown. The result was 40% approval ratings for President Hart.

In August, of 1995, both Ross Perot and VP Biden announced they would not run for the Presidency. The Democratic field was wide open, until Attorney General Bill Clinton announced his campaign. He easily beat Lyndon LaRouche, and other fringe challengers for the nomination, and asked Tom Harkin, of Iowa, to be his running mate.

The Republican Primary was a battle between Ohio Senator George Voinovich, Representative Jack Kemp, and Senator John McCain. After a heated primary season, Senator McCain was nominated. He asked General Collin Powell to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party Convention nominated Congressman Ralph Nader. Congressman Nader then asked his biggest rival for the nomination, the Reverend Al Sharpton to be his running mate. He declined (later being nominated by the minor African American Freddom Party) so the Party asked Activist Winona LaDuke to be his running mate.

Senator John McCain/General Collin Powell-271 EV, 40% of the PV.
Congressman Ralph Nader/Activist Winona LaDuke-145 EV, 39% of the PV.
Attorney General Bill Clinton/Governor Tom Harkin-122 EV, 21% of the PV.

[Niemeyerite]

=) Hopefully, a PP's candidate will be elected in your near future hahaha... Wow, I never thought I would be hoping for a PP win hahahaha....

[Dancing with Myself]

I could see Hillary running for the pp's

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I could see Hillary running for the pp's

She doesnt have the star power though, as Bill hasnt (yet?) to be elected President.

=) Hopefully, a PP's candidate will be elected in your near future hahaha... Wow, I never thought I would be hoping for a PP win hahahaha....

Haha. The Peoples Party actually existed in the US as a extreme Left party during the '70s.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Why aren't any states every below 40% in their margins? You'd think there's be a bunch of 30% states.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The Second Term of John McCain was a success. He managed to balance the budget, and successfully ended crises in the Balkans, and Middle East. Taxes were low, and unemployment sat around 4%. The conditions set for re-election were favorable.

The Democratic Primaries were a 5 way battle, with Former Attorney General Bill Clinton, Senator Evan Bayh, Senator Paul Wellstone, Senator John Kerry, and Senator Al Gore. The primaries were close, but Attorney General Clinton once more achieved the Democratic nomination. He asked Paul Wellstone to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated Winona LaDuke. She, however, asked radical activist Leonora Fulani to be her running mate. The ticket caused some members to walk out, and runner up for the nomination, Al Sharpton, again was nominated by the minor African American Freedom Party. Republicans easily nominated McCain and Powell, with a minor challenge by former Lousiana Governor Buddy Roemor.

President John McCain/Vice President Collin Powell-301 EV, 49% of the PV
Former Attorney General Bill Clinton/Senator Paul Wellstone-234 EV, 40% of the PV
Activist Winona LaDuke/Activist Leonora Fulani-3 EV, 11% of the PV.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Maybe you could have Winona LaDuke be a member of Congress, since the People's Party has won seats in Congress before.

[feeblepizza]

Yay for McCain! And I like how D.C. is a Peoples' Party stronghold now.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The US was stable, until the September 11 terror attacks. Almost 4,000 Americans died when Islamic terrorist crashed planes into the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. The World Trade Center collapsed, and a fourth plane, targeting the Capital, White House, or possibly even the Supreme Court, crashed over West Virginia. The US launched a invasion of Afghanistan, dismantled the Taliban regime, and unsuccessfully hunted Osama Bin Laden and other top Al Qaeda leaders.

The 2004 Republican Primary season was largely uncontested, with uninspiring campaigns by Senator Orin Hatch, Senator Richard Lugar, and Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Collin Powelll won every primary, and easily won the Republican nomination. He asked Senator Lincoln Chafee to be his running mate.

The Peoples Party nominated Former Congressman Ralph Nader again, and he asked Vermont Governor Howard Dean to be his running mate. The Democratic primary was also very dull, with Former VP Joe Biden being the only canidate. He easilly defeated his challenger, Evan Bayh, for the nomination, though Bayh won Iowa and South Carolina's primaries.

Former Vice President Joe Biden/Senator Bob Graham-272 EV, 40% of the PV.
Vice President Collin Powell/Senator Lincoln Chafee-193 EV, 31% of the PV.
Congressman Ralph Nader/Governor Howard Dean-73 EV, 29% of the PV.

[Niemeyerite]

PP's the party I hate the msot here in Spain (and the rest of the world). But I hope PP wins someday in your tL

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

PP's the party I hate the msot here in Spain (and the rest of the world). But I hope PP wins someday in your tL

Isnt the PP in Spain far right?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The Biden years entered a rough start. Casualties began to mount in Afghanistan, and in 2006, the US economy began to faulter. His term remained rather dull, up until 2007. On March 3rd, Islamic Terrorist struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, detonating a car bomb killing 47 Americans, and injuring the Ambassador. In December, the US Markets suffered a financial meltdown. The government gave unpopular bailouts to AIG, GMC, Lehman Brothers, and nationalized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Bidens approval ratings were in the low forties by election day.

Despite being the front runner in most polls, former VP Collin Powell refused to run. The field was wide open, with Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Bob Riley, Senator Haley Barbor, Governor Mitt Romney, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and Congressman Ron Paul. After a heated primary season, Senator Barbor won the nomination, and asked Governor Tim Pawlenty to be his running mate.


The Peoples Party held there first primary season. Congressman Ralph Nader received a challenge from Congressman Barrack Obama, who eventually won the nomination. He asked Senator Paul Wellstone, who recently left the Democratic Party and was listed as a Independent to be his running mate. He accepted.

Senator Haley Barbor/Governor Tim Pawlenty-270 EV, 39% of the PV.
President Joe Biden/Vice President Bob Graham-174 EV, 34% of the PV.
Congressman Barrack Obama/Senator Paul Wellstone-94 EV, 27% of the PV.

[Niemeyerite]

PP's the party I hate the msot here in Spain (and the rest of the world). But I hope PP wins someday in your tL

Isnt the PP in Spain far right?

Yes, it's far right. but it's the 2nd biggest party in Spain. the problem with PP is that its splitted in two part: the "democratic" on (centre-right wing) whose leader is alberto ruiz gallardon, major of madrid. Then there's the franquist one, whose most popular representatives are Jaime Mayor Oreja or Esperanza Aguirre (president of madrid) who are furhter to the right than even some teapartiers or Le Pen (the EU considers Mayor Oreja to be more conservative than JM Le Pen).

Returning to your TL, it's fantastic, cotinue soon, please!!! only one correction: I think Haley's surname is Barbour, not Barbor =)

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Well thats the end for this TL-I am debating a RFK in 68, or a Gore in 2000. They will be a little more detailed, and will focus on the Presidents terms, and a little bit afterword.
34-Thomas Dewey/Earl Warren-1949-1957
35-Earl Warren/Christian Herter-1957-1961
36-John Kennedy/George Smathers-1961-1969
37-George Smathers/Hubert Humphrey-1969-1973
38-Nelson Rockefeller/Gerald Ford/Ronald Reagan-1973-1978
39-Ronald Reagan/vacant-1978-1981
40-Lloyd Bentsen/James Carter-1981-1989
41-Gary Hart/Joe Biden-1989-1997
42-John McCain/Collin Powell-1997-2005
43-Joe Biden/Bob Graham-2005-2009
44-Haley Barbor/Tim Pawlenty-2009-present.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I'm also considering a bio timeline, with Anne Frank. Basically, Otto and Edith move to the US after a series of pogroms, and starts his Jam company in the US. Anne Frank is born, goes to colledge, briefly flirts with Socialism, but enjoys a drastic change to a Libertarian Conservative throughout the 70's. Then she runs for elected office, and later, the Presidency.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

President Wood

At the 1920 Republican convention, it would take 7 ballots before General Leonard Wood could edge out his rival, Frank Lowden. After a hectic convention, the smoke had cleared, and a solid nominee had been chosen. For the Vice Presidential spot, General Wood picked Calvin Coolidge, most widely known for the 1919 Boston Police Strike.

The 1920 Democratic Convention was equally chaotic. President Wilson attempted to block the nomination of William McAdoo, but this failed, and McAdoo was nominated. He asked Ambassador John Davis, of West Virginia, to be his running mate.

The General Election campaign focused on the issue of Isolationism. While McAdoo wanted to continue US involvement in Europeon affairs, especially with the First World War recently ending, while Leonard Wood promoted a more isolationist platform.

General Leonard Wood/Governor Calvin Coolidge-55% of the PV, 371 EV
Secretary William McAdoo/Ambasador John Davis-45% of the PV, 160 EV

McAdoo managed to win California by a narrow margin, the biggest upset of the night. General Wood would go on to be the 29th President of the United States.......

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

After taking office in 1921, President Wood announced his cabinet. To the suprise of many, he appointed John Davis as Secretary of State. He also appointed Herbert Hoover as Treasury Secretary. Througout the first term of President Wood, the US economy enjoyed steady growth, and the military enjoyed a peace time expansion. In 1923, however, a sharp increase in Prohibition related crime led to its repeal.

In 1924, President Wood's popularity was reaching a all time high. At the 1924 Republican convention, he received only one challenge, from Wisconsin Senator Robert LaFollette. LaFollette failed to gain any traction, and began a third party run for the Presidency, as a independent.

At the Democratic convention, many urged Secretary of State John Davis to run. He eventually resigned, but declined to run. At the Democratic convention, Al Smith was nominated. He asked Oscar Underwood to be his running mate.

President Leonard Wood/Vice President Calvin Coolidge-59% of the PV, 417 EV
Governor Al Smith/Senator Oscar Underwood-30% of the PV, 114 EV
Senator Robert LaFollette/Burton Wheeler-11% of the PV, 0 EV.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

While I like it and have actually (briefly) considered a similar timeline, a couple of nitpicks-
-From what I know, wasn't Wood part of the "imperialist" faction of the Republican party? He was a friend of Roosevelt after all, so I don't know if he'd run as an isolationist.
-From what I know, McAdoo was Wilson's Treasury Secretary for like seven years, so I don't know if he would've opposed him.
-Wouldn't La Follette at least get Wisconsin as in real life?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

While I like it and have actually (briefly) considered a similar timeline, a couple of nitpicks-
-From what I know, wasn't Wood part of the "imperialist" faction of the Republican party? He was a friend of Roosevelt after all, so I don't know if he'd run as an isolationist.
-From what I know, McAdoo was Wilson's Treasury Secretary for like seven years, so I don't know if he would've opposed him.
-Wouldn't La Follette at least get Wisconsin as in real life?

I couldnt find anything on Woods views at all! So I assumed he would tow the party line. As for McAdoo, Wilson did try to block him, a pathetic attempt to gain a 3rd term. And I wanted to tone down LaFollettes performance, just a little bit. Anyway, I have update planned for tonight...