Cleveland dies 1893 President Stevens

I believe that Cleveland had real health issues. I also understand that his VP was a silver advocate.

How much of a difference would this have made?
 
Well, the US was in a bad state as far as the economy - Stevenson probably loses any bid for re-election. But, if he winds up as the party's leader, that makes it easier for a young William Jennings Bryan - might Bryan continue in Congress instead of trying to become President in 1896, knowing the Democratic Party is already trying to follow one of his biggest interests? This might help Bryan's cause as he'd be more visible in actual gove4rnment versus just going around speaking; or it could hurt if people view him as just a one-trick pony.

I'm afraid I understand nothing of what a Silverite president in 1893 does tot he economy, I only know Bryan's Cross of Gold speechand the fact he was really a Silverite times ten.

As to the 1893 Depression, IIRC J.P. Morgan lent the U.S. government money to help it stay out of collapse; would Stevenson seek this help?
 
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