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Who could Nixon have picked as his Vice-President, instead of Agnew in 1968 and Ford in 1973, so there is a different President after Watergate?
First, alternate Nixon running mates in 1968. 1968 alternate VPs
Robert Finch-the California Lieutenant Governor was apparently Nixon's first choice
George Romney
John Lindsay
George HW Bush
Mark Hatfield-after he endorsed Nixon, there was speculation he'd be picked.
Ed Brooke
Charles Percy
1973 alternate VPs
John Connally
George HW Bush
Nelson Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Ed Brooke
A survey of Republican party leaders by the White House had Reagan and Rockefeller tied for first choice.
Did I miss anyone? Any thoughts on the alternate VPs? How would a different pick alter history? What would be the effects? How would their presidency go? What if?