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Instead of picking Gerald Ford as his new Vice President, suppose President Nixon selects Senator Robert Dole instead.

When Nixon resigns in 1974, Bob Dole is now President. Now Dole needs a Vice President. He may want someone who could win easy confirmation in Congress and selects House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

1. Would Dole pardon Nixon?
2. Would President Dole marry Elizabeth Hanford in 1975 or wait until after the 1976 election?
3. Would Reagan challenge Dole for the GOP nomination in 1976 if Dole is not conservative enough?
4. If Jimmy Carter defeats Dole, does Ford run for President in 1980?
5. Would Elizabeth Dole still run for political office?
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