Collaborative: Gerald Ford is assassinated four months after inaguration

What if Gerald Ford was assassinated on December 21, 1974? How does Nelson Rockefeller handle the nation? Could he defeat Carter in 1976, assuming he is the nominee?

I'll start.

December 21, 1974: Gerald Ford is assassinated, and Nelson Rockefeller is sworn in as the 39th President of the United States.
 
One factor, as distinct from murder attempts in otl is that Rockerfella, if nominated and elected in 76 is NOT eligable under 22nd amendment to run in 80
 
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