Congressman William Jefferson Clinton?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Suppose in 1974, William Jefferson Clinton of Hope, Arkansas is elected into the United States Congress, representing Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District.

Now this event would seriously muck up political events in Arkansas. It could lead to the election of Jim Guy Tucker as Governor of Arkansas in 1976, instead of becoming Governor in 1992. With Governor Tucker in 1976 he would probably re-elected in 1978 but he may lose in 1980 to Frank White, like Clinton in RL. Thanks to the Cuban unrest at Fort Chafee.

Let's also remember that if Tucker is elected in 1976, there would be no Whitewater Scandal thus elevating Mike Huckabee to the Governorship in 1996. But if White was elected in 1980, Congressman Clinton could possibly run and defeat White in the General Election.

These are some ideas about a possible Congressman Clinton. Any thoughts? Or something you would like to conjure up?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I doubt Clinton could have held that district for long.

Considering that the Arkansas 3rd district has been Republican since Hammerschmidt won it in 1966 you're probably right.

Not to mention Hammerschmidt did hold onto his House seat until 1993 and that's when he retired. Then as we know Tim Hutchinson succeeded Hummerschmidt in 1992 but he had conservative voting record. So really the seat didn't change "Republican" hands since 1966.