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One of the more easy PODs to imagine is what-if NY Governor Tom Dewey defeated President Harry Truman. Quite a lot happened in Truman's second term, and it would be interesting to imagine what would happen if Dewey, a liberal/moderate Republican, had won the Presidency. So I ask you, forum members, what do you think?

Thomas Dewey/Earl Warren (R): 48% of the PV, 305 EVs
Harry Truman/Alben Barkley (D): 46% of the PV, 188 EVs
Strom Thurmond/Fielding Wright (SR): 2% of the PV, 38 EVs
Henry Wallace/Glen Taylor (P): 2% of the PV
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