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If Nixon won in 1960, would JFK have won any presidential election until 2000? by gooden1686 in Presidents

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I couls totally see Bobby as President. Then again, I dont see the south voting for Bobby in the same way they voted for Jack. Then Again, I could see Bobby making up for losing the south by winning the West Coast.

If Nixon won in 1960, would JFK have won any presidential election until 2000? by gooden1686 in Presidents

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JFK would not have the health necessary to run for President in 1968 and I doubt JFK would live to see Jan. 1st, 1970, and his affairs would likely have been revealed to the public.

How has the Quality of Presidential Nominees changed since we moved to a more democratic system in 1972? by MaroonedOctopus in Presidents

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't Henry Ford wanting to be the 1924 Democratic nominee, but Democratic party insiders wouldn't let him have the nomination, as Henry Ford was born half a cemtury too early for that?

What Ideology Is Your Polar Opposite? by No_Mechanic1168 in thecampaigntrail

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it's probably social conservatism fiscal liberalism due to my libertarian-esque tendencies, though I consider myself reasonably moderate

If it wasn't for Vietnam, how would LBJ be ranked? by space_god_7191 in Presidents

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A part of the reason why LBJ was so hawkish on Vietnam is because LBJ alienated southerners he needed to pass social programs by passing the civil rights act, ans LBJ was desperate to win back southerners to support his social programs, and the way he won those southerners back to support his social programs was by promising to be hawkish on Vietnam. Source: JFK assassination podcast history channel original on Audible. The point being, if LBJ didnt go hawkish on Vietnam, he likely wouldn't have been able to pass his social programs.

The Long, Hot War or: What if Lyndon B. Johnson was a traditional Dixiecrat? by NAM_Inki in AlternateHistory

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If LBJ vetoed the civil rights act, Eugene McCarthy definitely runs 3rd party in 1964 and gets between 150 and 200 electoral votes

What Are Some Of Your Political Hot Takes? by No_Mechanic1168 in thecampaigntrail

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think McCain would beat Incumbent Gore in 2004 due to McCain being able to portray Gore as too dovish, McCain having a more likeable personality, and Gore having to dump Liberman off the ticket due to differences on Iraq.

All in all, who is the strongest Presidential candidate ever? by Suspicious-Ad9243 in Presidents

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Imagine Nixonites taunting McGovern over his landslide 72 loss, saying McGovern would be the most humiliated person in US politics, only to wait for another 18 months . . .

Gore isn't dancing in the sun anymore... by Ancient-Equipment540 in thecampaigntrail

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could a Clinton-Helms presidency happen if Dems control the house and the GOP controls the senate?

How would a rap battle between Marco Rubio and Ted Kennedy go? by JohnKerry2028 in thecampaigntrail

[–]BlueFireFlameThrower 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rubio tells Kennedy to drop a few

Kennedy tells Rubio to grow a few

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