Reagan and Ford would win in 1980. Carter was very much discredited by that time.
But President Reagan could not have tolerated all the demands made by Ford, basically attempting to usurp Presidential powers on the economy and foreign affairs.
They would have had a very rocky relationship and there is no way Ford would be on the 1984 ticket.
Reagan would have greatly regretted ever picking Ford.
There is no way Ford could ever have been the nominee in 1988. Reagan would not have supported him, nor would the party.
Ford in 1980, mistake, a big mistake.
1984, Reagan picks Bush for VP. Bush becomes Presidential nominee in 1988, and wins.
Ford becomes a partial term unelected Vice President, a partial term unelected President, and a full term elected Vice President.
You're probably right there. Ford would've had an interesting career.
