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  1. Plausible Ted Kennedy presidency in '76?

    So after playing the game The Campaign Trail an idea struck me. For those that don't know the game is about you assuming the role of one of the candidates during whichever election year and answering questions to try and get elected. I was playing as Humphrey running in '68. I chose an...

  2. WI: Henry VIII dies in late 1514?

    What if Henry VIII dies without issue? Whom is put forward as monarch? His sister Margret is next in line, but her marriage to the Scottish King might be distasteful to England. His sister Mary? Her marriage to Charles Brandon is equally distasteful to the noble class. Civil war? Again! Discuss

  3. WI: Jane Grey keeps the throne of England?

    With more possible support from some of the other noble houses, is it possible that Jane can maintain her grip on the throne. Moreover, how are things changed for England for the short and long term future?

  4. WI:Anne Boleyn dies 1532.

    So what if Anne gets some illness or another and dies? At this point, Henry has already cast the die, so to speak. Where would he go from there? Seek reconciliation with Catherine? Move on to another? Would he try to make amends with the Pope?

  5. AHC: Benedict Arnold, president of the United States.

    As it says in the tin. Perhaps if congress doesn't dither about his promotions. Maybe he'd be viewed as Washington's right hand man. Perhaps earn a spot in Washington's cabinet.

  6. Effects of Toshiro Mifune playing Obi-wan Kenobi.

    It's said, even by George Lucas himself, that legendary actor Toshiro Mifune was in line to play Obi-wan Kenobi in A New Hope. What would the effects of this casting change be, and how might it play out through the rest of the series?

  7. The presidency of Stuart Symington. An open collaborate timeline.

    After John F. Kennedy had secured the nomination of his party for president in 1960, he would ask Lyndon Johnson to be his running mate. Johnson refused. Historians would say that Johnson didn't believe Kennedy would win, and Johnson's refusal would set himself up to be the nominee in 1964. Of...

  8. AHC: Have the golden age of piracy last longer.

    As it says in the tin. Use whatever POD suits your fancy.

  9. Camelot restored.

    Feb. 20, 1996: Caroline Kennedy announces plans to run for Congress from the state of New York. Nov. 8, 1996: Caroline Kennedy wins the seat in the House. Ted Kennedy claims it a great day for the Kennedy family. Meanwhile, Caroline downplays any fanfare citing her eagerness to get to work for...

  10. AHC: Robert F. Kennedy vs. Nelson Rockefeller.

    The challenge, using a POD of whenever you like, set us up a Rockefeller/Kennedy battle for the presidency. The rules: 1. Let us know which election year/cycle this is. It's wide open, but remember to keep it plausible. 2. Name the running mates, or at least the short lists for each man. 3. Who...

  11. How can the Jacobites of 45 succeed in restoring the Stuart throne?

    As it says in the tin. Is it possible, or is this ASB?

  12. What does it take for HHH to beat Nixon in '68?

    As it says up top. OTL the election was close. Any real world events, or gaffs made by Nixon that could flip the election to HHH?

  13. AHC:Flip the script! (or the ticket rather)

    Ok so here is the challenge. Take any presidential ticket, and flip it. Make the VP the Presidential candidate and demote the pres to VP. Choose any you like, even a losing ticket. Exp: Bentsen/Dukakis '88. The elder statesman could have easily been considered a contender for the presidential...

  14. Consequences of king Henry Fitzroy.

    Two points of divergence here. Obviously Henry Fitzroy needs to live longer than he did OTL. Secondly, H8 needs to legitimize him at some point. If he is legitimized, and remains so, up to H8's passing, does he ascend to the throne before Edward? Other ramifications? Discuss.

  15. What if Catherine of Aragon dies in 1519?

    As it says, what if Catherine dies in 1519, shortly after Henry Fitzroy's birth. Whom might Henry VIII take as a bride? As this is a few years before his involvement with Anne, she is certainly not in contention. Would this lead to as much reformation? Since there is no need for an annulment...

  16. Ford chooses Baker instead of Dole.

    Let's say Ford chooses Howard Baker to be his running mate instead of Dole. Does this have any impact on his chances? What other butterflies might have to occur to see the Ford/Baker ticket win?

  17. What were the chances of an actual Kennedy dynasty?

    History tells us that Robert F. Kennedy was being groomed to become president after his brother John F. Kennedy. Others have also speculated that had this come to pass that it would even set up a future presidency for Teddy. So what are the odds and the circumstances that would lead to all...

  18. AHC: Have Taft serve a second term.

    So after doing some reading yesterday I became fascinated by Taft's story. He seemed such the reluctant public servent. Like, he only ran for president because he was TR's friend and TR urged him to do so. How he turned down his chance to be on the supreme court (his life's ambition) because he...

  19. AHC: Challenge the sitting POTUS from within the party!

    I've seen a few what ifs floating around and it got me thinking. So here is the task. Have a member of the sitting POTUS's own party, challenge him for the nomination. -You can use any election year you like. (After 1900 of course) -Sitting POTUS must have run for re-election as per OTL -Give...

  20. With Teddy as VP, can Humphrey win 68?

    Many stories I've read talk about HHH wanting Teddy Kennedy to join the ticket. Some even say he felt he couldn't win without him. Also the stories persist that Mayor Daley also urged Teddy to run for/accept the spot. There was even talk of a draft Teddy movement, before he stated that he would...
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