AHC/WI: Eisenhower ran as a Democrat in 1952

throughout 1951, Eisenhower was pressured by Truman to run for President as a Democrat. Eisenhower did run for President, but as a Republican.

Challenge: Eisenhower runs as a Democrat in the 1952 elections.

What are the consequences of such a run?
 
the GOP is in serious trouble. A two-term Eisenhower administration means the Republicans have been shut out of the White House for almost thirty years.
 
The Republicans continue to drift right, Joe McCarthy survives either longer (since he opposes the Democratic Eisenhower) or shorter (because Eisenhower doesn't praise him). Either way, Truman and Ike don't end up hating each other. No Chief Justice Earl Warren. The Republicans have a shot of winning 1960, depending on who the nominee is (probably Lyndon).
 
So who does IKE pick has his VEEP? A guy from the south? Like Stevenson did in Sparkman. Or does he pick Stevenson to win over the New Deal crowd? I say Stevenson. IKE wins big in 52 and 56. Beats Taft in 52 and Knowland in 56? So in 60 Rockfeller vs Stevenson? Rocky wins. 60 is for liberals like 24 was for conservatives.
 
Top