What if in late May of 1968 Lyndon Johnson has a massive stroke? The stroke leaves LBJ bed ridden for weeks, permanently physically disabled, and partially mentally disabled until the fall of 1968.
How does this effect the presidential race? Does this unite a fractured Democratic party? Do McCarthy and RFK drop out of the race? Does RFK still get assassinated? How does this effect the Paris peace talks? How does Humphrey (now the Acting President) handle Vietnam knowing what he does will effect his chances at the nomination and the winning the election? Would LBJ try to have his powers reinstated before the election (especially if Humphrey started to withdraw troops)? Would Earl Warren still plan to retire in June of 1968 (so if Nixon won he couldn't nominate his replacement)? Does this increase HHH's chances of winning in November? Who would Acting President Humphrey choose to replace Warren on the court? What else could happen with Humphrey as the acting POTUS?
How does this effect the presidential race? Does this unite a fractured Democratic party? Do McCarthy and RFK drop out of the race? Does RFK still get assassinated? How does this effect the Paris peace talks? How does Humphrey (now the Acting President) handle Vietnam knowing what he does will effect his chances at the nomination and the winning the election? Would LBJ try to have his powers reinstated before the election (especially if Humphrey started to withdraw troops)? Would Earl Warren still plan to retire in June of 1968 (so if Nixon won he couldn't nominate his replacement)? Does this increase HHH's chances of winning in November? Who would Acting President Humphrey choose to replace Warren on the court? What else could happen with Humphrey as the acting POTUS?
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