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Let's say that Dixie walks out of the 1964 Democratic Convention and ally with Goldwater, since he fits their needs without forming a third party. Trigger point: MFDP don't compromise. Even losing every Southern state but Texas, he still wins 354 ECV. Still a landslide. Perhaps, as an added twist, "spontaneous" demonstrations arise that nominate RFK for VP. Johnson has a choice: either have yet another major PR disaster, or accept. Meanwhile, Nixon's rubbing his hands in anticipation of '68. Thoughts? Besides Nixon having the Strategy handed to him on a golden platter.
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