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I was doing some work the other day towards a list of alternate Presidents of the United States, and it occurred to me that the 1884 election could either be very similar to, or different from, that of OTL with a surviving President Garfield. Either Guiteau doesn't short him fir reasons, or President Garfield survives and remains in good health. What is the 1884 election campaign like?

My observations:

  • Different running mate. Garfield has options.
  • A Garfield first term would probably have been moderate successful. Pendleton Act still happens.
  • We might see Garfield try to pass something like the Lodge Bill. This could effect Democratic nomination contest.
  • Given that Blaine would likely have served the full four years at State, we're looking at a robust foreign policy.

Your thoughts?
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