What if Gore was nominated in 1988 instead of Dukakis and then lost to HW Bush? Who would run in 1992? Who'd get nominated?
I suspect that the Dems will nominate a New Deal liberal in 1992 in this TL--indeed, perhaps someone such as Paul Tsongas.What if Gore was nominated in 1988 instead of Dukakis and then lost to HW Bush? Who would run in 1992? Who'd get nominated?
Or Tsongas, no?Clinton may not do as well, as a New Democrat lost just four years earlier. I'd say that Harkin, Brown or Kerrey would have a much better shot at the nomination.
Tsongas' message on economic policy was more conservative than the New Democrats, so people may draw comparisons to Gore.Or Tsongas, no?
I suspect that the Dems will nominate a New Deal liberal in 1992 in this TL--indeed, perhaps someone such as Paul Tsongas.
Thanks for this clarification!Tsongas' message on economic policy was more conservative than the New Democrats, so people may draw comparisons to Gore.
Cuomo would certainly be very interesting. Honestly, I think that he would have beaten Bush Sr. and become our nation's first Italian-American President!I'd disagree on it someone like Paul Tsongas.
Honestly, if there's anyone on the Democrats who I could picture winning the primary and the general, it'd be Mario Cuomo.
Cuomo would certainly be very interesting. Honestly, I think that he would have beaten Bush Sr. and become our nation's first Italian-American President!![]()
Yes, and? Based on these polls, Bush would have beaten Gore by 15% in the popular vote rather than lose to Gore by 0.5% in the popular vote!
Yes, and? Based on these polls, Bush would have beaten Gore by 15% in the popular vote rather than lose to Gore by 0.5% in the popular vote!
I suspect that the poor economy would have still pushed Cuomo over the top, though; indeed, maybe by a 1-2% margin rather than a 5% margin, but still a Cuomo victory.Some pre-election polls not reflecting the final results does not mean that Cuomo could easily overcome that kind of deficit (although this was right after Iraq I, so things might not remain quite so lopsided). While he gave a helluva speech in 1984 he's no Bill Clinton.
I suspect that the poor economy would have still pushed Cuomo over the top, though; indeed, maybe by a 1-2% margin rather than a 5% margin, but still a Cuomo victory.![]()
The recession was covered up by the Gulf War in public perceptions in March 1991, though; plus, the longer the recession lasted and the Gulf War receded, the more that it hurt Bush Sr.Why though? March 1991 was right in the middle of the recession, and the public still wouldn't give Cuomo the time of day. Not saying that he (or whoever gets the nod) can't win, but it's far from a done deal.
The recession was covered up by the Gulf War in public perceptions in March 1991, though; plus, the longer the recession lasted and the Gulf War receded, the more that it hurt Bush Sr.
You mean due to the Reagan Revolution?It does, but I'm not so sure the public will feel that an old-school liberal is the right answer. The party might, after Gore lost, but that's another thing entirely.