Would Wallace be included in '68?How might the U.S. presidential elections of 1964, 1968 and 1972 play out if Johnson debated Goldwater or if Nixon debated Humphrey or McGovern? The outcomes of '72 and '64 probably wouldn't change, but 1968 was a very close election.
I doubt that Nixon, who Wallace would take votes away from, or the television network would agree to a debate if Wallace was included.Would Wallace be included in '68?
Agreed, Wallace would take votes away from Nixon and civil rights groups might boycott the debate if Wallace were included.Well, in '68, Wallace most definitely won't be included. As for how the election changes...Well, as you said, '68 was close. Given how skilled a speaker Humphrey was, and given Nixon's famous incompetence with televised debate, I think HHH might just take it.
Were debates in '48, '52 and '56 ever considered? Television wasn't very popular in '48 and '52, but there was a Republican primary debate on the radio between Dewey and Stassen in 1948.
All the same, Wallace received 8.4% of the electoral votes,Agreed, Wallace would take votes away from Nixon and civil rights groups might boycott the debate if Wallace were included.
All the same, Wallace received 8.4% of the final popular vote
David T, thank you!