The easiest ways for this to happen are obviously Bush winning the nomination in 1980 over Ronald Reagan or John Hinckley Jr. successfully assassinating Reagan. Either way, how do you think a Bush 1981-1989 Presidency would unfold? Bush was considered more of a centrist, so I'd expect less conservatism for the decade, but still tax cuts on the level of Reagan and strong Cold War foreign policy. Do you think he could beat Walter Mondale in 1984 and do you think whoever his Vice President is could beat Michael Dukakis in 1988? Who do you think Bush would select as his vice president? Some common suggestions I've seen include, Congressman Jack Kemp or Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker.