Civil War II

[Lincoln Republican]

I agree, the crime busting Governor of New York, Dewey, would defeat the Vice President, Wallace, in this scenario.

Wallace had never been elected to any office before FDR put him on the 1940 Democratic ticket.  In 1940, FDR would have won with anyone on the ticket with him.

What could possibly save Wallace in this case is if Wallace appealed to the nation that America must maintain the Roosevelt war policy.  However, I believe Dewey would assure the nation that he would see the war through to its victorious conclusion.

I believe Dewey would be seen as a stronger leader, and more capable, that Wallace.     

[Lincoln Republican]

Good work SoS.

I enjoyed reading the story.

I believe Thomas Dewey would have been a very good President.

[Lincoln Republican]

Is anyone reading this?

I'm reading it.  Interesting story.  I enjoy alternate histories.   

I am pleased to see Thomas Dewey become a two term President.

But Eisenhower a Democrat?  I thought maybe he could announce he would seek the GOP nomination, and Dewey would therefore not seek a third term.  But, this is your story. 

Keep up the good work.

[Lincoln Republican]

May I ask what happened to Alaska and Hawaii in that election?

Alaska was granted statehood January 3, 1959.
Hawaii was granted statehood August 21, 1959.

The first election in which they cast votes for President was therefore 1960.

[Lincoln Republican]

Never underestimate the tremendous appeal and the dynamite campaign power of the Romney/Goldwater ticket.

That combination is politically awesome.