Although Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio was not interested in serving as Vice President in OTL 2008, I'm curious as to how a Vice President Ted Strickland would look, as either Hillary Clinton (who he originally supported) or Barack Obama's Vice President. Strickland, having been a Methodist minister, was pro-life on the issue of abortion, but could potentially appeal to moderate and independent voters. Strickland also brings the crucial swing state of Ohio into play. Do you think Vice President Strickland would run for president in 2016 after serving as Clinton or Obama's Vice President? Would he want to run for re-election in 2020? (He is very elderly in terms of age).
 
I think if Strickland was VP Hillary would be President, so that is a scenario that has a lot of butterflies and needs to be considered first. How does HRC's presidency go? What are her approval ratings? How are the fundamentals? Is she a two-termer?
 
I think if Strickland was VP Hillary would be President, so that is a scenario that has a lot of butterflies and needs to be considered first. How does HRC's presidency go? What are her approval ratings? How are the fundamentals? Is she a two-termer?
In the aftermath of George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton's presidency would likely be positive. I would expect her approval ratings would have highs and lows because of the difficulty of implementing a universal healthcare system, leading to the Republicans taking back the House in 2010 as OTL. I would expect the First Gentleman to help her with economic recovery, and it probably goes better than OTL. The United States likely stays in Iraq longer, as she was more hawkish than Barack Obama and wanted to follow the advice of the generals. With economic recovery going for her, the Tea Party Wave, Osama bin-Laden murdered (as OTL), an out-of-touch Mitt Romney, and Vice President hailing from Ohio, Clinton wins a second term with no sweat.
 
In the aftermath of George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton's presidency would likely be positive. I would expect her approval ratings would have highs and lows because of the difficulty of implementing a universal healthcare system, leading to the Republicans taking back the House in 2010 as OTL. I would expect the First Gentleman to help her with economic recovery, and it probably goes better than OTL. The United States likely stays in Iraq longer, as she was more hawkish than Barack Obama and wanted to follow the advice of the generals. With economic recovery going for her, the Tea Party Wave, Osama bin-Laden murdered (as OTL), an out-of-touch Mitt Romney, and Vice President hailing from Ohio, Clinton wins a second term with no sweat.

Ah so Hillary is more successful than Obama with a better economy and no ISIS, do entering 2016 her approval is probably in the high 50s. Strickland then takes in a HW BUSH role and wins the nomination like she did his year and has a lead in the general even if the Republicans pick a normal candidate. While he is 75 Sanders ran and he is the same age and he is still politically active IOTL. Maybe if age becomes a big issue he makes a pledge to serve one-term. He wins a close election.
 
Ah so Hillary is more successful than Obama with a better economy and no ISIS, do entering 2016 her approval is probably in the high 50s. Strickland then takes in a HW BUSH role and wins the nomination like she did his year and has a lead in the general even if the Republicans pick a normal candidate. While he is 75 Sanders ran and he is the same age and he is still politically active IOTL. Maybe if age becomes a big issue he makes a pledge to serve one-term. He wins a close election.
Do you think he could win re-election in 2020, despite being 79 years old, or would he retire?
 
Do you think he could win re-election in 2020, despite being 79 years old, or would he retire?

He might retire but I think if he could he'd run for re-election. I can't day whether he'd win because I don't know whether there will be a war or recession in 2020, but if he takes the HW BUSH role he probably loses re-election.
 
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