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Say Reagan was able to get the GOP's nomination in 1976 select Schweicker as VP and go on to beat Jimmy Carter. Looking further ahead, let's also say he was beaten by Ted Kennedy and his running mate Lloyd Bentsen in 1980 as his administration was not successful. What would Kennedy's prospects look like in 1984? Keep in mind that Reagan would probably not nominate Volcker to the Fed.