Let's say the Spanish "did their duty," as Senator Hannah hoped, and Theodore Roosevelt was killed during the Spanish-American War.
With V.P. Garrett Hobart dead, Sec. of State John Sherman in failing health, Sec. of War Russell Alger disgraced & AG Joseph MvcKenna taking a Supreme Court spot, the 1900 choice for a running mate comes down to Philander C. Knox or Admiral George Dewey.
Celebrity has its value and the GOP wins with a McKinley-Dewey ticket. In Sept. 1901, Dewey inherits the White House.
Beginning with the 1904 election, how will this alter things?
With V.P. Garrett Hobart dead, Sec. of State John Sherman in failing health, Sec. of War Russell Alger disgraced & AG Joseph MvcKenna taking a Supreme Court spot, the 1900 choice for a running mate comes down to Philander C. Knox or Admiral George Dewey.
Celebrity has its value and the GOP wins with a McKinley-Dewey ticket. In Sept. 1901, Dewey inherits the White House.
Beginning with the 1904 election, how will this alter things?