Exactly what it says on the tin. The 22nd Amendment fails to ratify in 1950. I don't think butterflies block Eisenhower in 1952. But let's assume that they don't for the sake of argument. His Presidency is almost exactly the same. Without term limits does Eisenhower decide to seek a third term?
My guess is no. Mainly because of health concerns. If he runs he wins-period. Kennedy doesn't stand anymore chance against the General than Adlai Stevenson does. Indeed, if I remember correctly Nixon had a late period surge of support when Ike spoke out more in his favor. If he runs what happens to Nixon, does he stay on the ticket? From what I remember Ike wanted to drop him in 1956, and Nixon would probably be frustrated by the President's decision to run again.
Thoughts?