So, here’s a what if:
Kerry-Edwards beats Bush-Cheney in 2004 before losing to McCain-VP in 2008. But in this scenario we have a delayed recession that begins after McCain takes office, leading to a Democratic Wave in 2010/democratic gerrymandering and McCain losing to an unspecified Democratic President in 2012.
So what is the impact on US Politics if we have three one-term presidents in a row in the new millennium?
2001-2005: Bush Cheney
2005-2009: Kerry Edwards
2009-2013: McCain + VP