1986President Goldwater announces his run for a historic third term, but his stranglehold on the financial markets, the rising deficits and Goldwater's support for strong federal blue laws made his renomination rocky. Governor Badgate of Texas knocks out Senator Shua in the primaries, but sour grapes are sour grapes. Senator Shua of Connecticut refuses the no. 2 spot on the ticket and launches an independent bid. Can President Goldwater become the first three-term President? Will Governor Badgate restore his party's prestige and take the White House? Does Senator Shua have a chance when newspapers across the country report that Americans are less likely to vote third-party after how 1892 turned out?
Texas Governor Badgate - 260; 47.12%
President Goldwater - 187 39.93%
Senator Shua - 0; 12.95%
