1968 Rockefeller/Williams Vs Wallace/LeMay

[Lincoln Republican]

In 1968

Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York defeats former Vice President Richard Nixon to win the Republican Presidential nomination.  Rockefeller selects experienced and respected corruption fighting Senator John Williams of Delaware for Vice President.

In a surprise upset, former Alabama Governor George Wallace wins the Democratic nomination over Vice President Hubert Humphrey.  Wallace selects retired Air Force General Curtis LeMay of Ohio for Vice President.

There are no independent or third party candidates.

How does this election turn out?

Maps?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Nelson A. Rockefeller/John Williams (R): 388 EV, 54% of the PV
George C. Wallace/Curtis E. LeMay (D): 150 EV, 46% of the PV

Governor Wallace almost sweeps the entire South except for Virginia but makes no gains anywhere else, thus resulting in a Rockefeller victory.

I wonder what would happen to the Democratic Party after this scenario? Do they return back to their old state prior to the 1964 Presidential Election? Numerous possibilities.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

[Хahar 🤔]

494-44, Rockefeller.

Interestingly, Wallace performs extremely well among blue-collar workers, winning up to 60% in some places. The workers see him as one of their own, as opposed to the New York liberal from the Rockefeller family. This effect manifests itself in West Virginia, which Wallace carries.

[Lincoln Republican]

Might I add that Wallace picks LeMay for Vice President as all prominent mainline Democrats turned down Wallace's offer to be on the ticket.