AHC: President John Anderson

Prior to the 80 campaign your going to have problems. He would never run in 76. Ford had been his boss in the US House. You just can't kill Ford when Rocky died because the Speaker is Tip O'Neil (Republicans have to wait 18 years). The only thing I can see is an alternate 80 campaign. Maybe Ford can't stand it, and backs a member if the house.
 
Bush slips on a banana peel, Ford endorses Anderson, Reagan wins but picks Anderson as VP and the platform is watered down slightly. Reagan gets killed by Hinckley.
 
Reagan's Alzheimer's earlier and worse and becomes obvious after the nomination. Economy worse. Anderson gets ahead of Carter. Scared voters keep out the acting president (Reagan)
 
Top