Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy
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WI George Romney had won the GOP nomination in 1968 and then the presidential race?
But would it be sufficient to butterfly Reagan? The stronger, (stagflation free?) economy might be. He'd still have many of the same issues to run on as OTL though.Overall, the GOP is less conservative, though it's not going to revert to the days of Teddy Roosevelt by any means. Think GHWB, not so much RR.
one small little problem, I don't think George can legally become President, he was born in Mexico.....
But would it be sufficient to butterfly Reagan? The stronger, (stagflation free?) economy might be. He'd still have many of the same issues to run on as OTL though.
one small little problem, I don't think George can legally become President, he was born in Mexico.....
McCain was born in Panama. Doesn't make any difference so long as you're born an American citizen.
I agree, but thats never been stated by the high court as the meaning of "natural born citizen" and at lest today its generally thought to mean some one born in the USA, I know a number of people born in Canada (to Americans) that are sure they can't be President, the view might have been different in 1968, but today it'd be a major issue talked over for hours and likely be a big deal, 1968 is likely different.If you are born to American parents with American citizenship, regardless of where you are born, you are considered a natural born American citizen.
Probably a much less confrontational four or eight years in office. Romney was a centrist, in between Nixon and Rockefeller on the political spectrum. That means similar domestic policies as Nixon implemented, minus the angry rhetoric. Expect a push for a negative income tax, universal health care, and affirmative action programs. On economic issues, not much change. On foreign policy probably a faster end to Vietnam, which means Saigon falls sooner. Of course there is no Watergate scandal, so his legacy is probably much better. If Romney doesn't manipulate the economy for 1972, then inflation might well be lower come 1976.
The 1976 election is going to be a race between Romney's VP and Mo Udall or Walter Mondale (Scoop Jackson was a horrible candidate). The Democrats probably win a narrow election. Overall, the GOP is less conservative, though it's not going to revert to the days of Teddy Roosevelt by any means. Think GHWB, not so much RR.