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Not that I have a problem with Muskie, you understand, but apparently Humphrey was down to the last minute before picking his running mate. The final two were Senator Muskie from Maine and Senator Fred Harris from Oklahoma.

So what happens if Humphrey goes the other way and picks Senator Harris? I doubt the choice is really going to win him the election; VP picks rarely have all that great an impact on their ticket, including when it comes to winning their home state. Nevertheless, do you think this will help Humphrey win?

Further on down the line, supposing Humphrey loses in 1968, what are the effects on 1972 and Harris' career. IOTL he left the senate in '72 to run for president. Presumably he would do the same thing here, but as the frontrunner. He's going to be more well-liked by the anti-war left and he's a populist candidate, so pretty much the opposite of Muskie. He very well may preempt McGovern's candidacy.

And whether he wins or loses the nomination or the presidency, can you think of any long-term effects over the next decade and, maybe, further out?
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