WI: HHH In 1976

I don't think Ted, because he wouldn't have to "save" the Democratic Party from Carter. HHH's VEEP, perhaps? I think Scoop Jackson would be a good running mate for HHH, as Scoop can make some inroads with populist Democrats who were wary of HHH. A Reagan vs. Jackson race in 1980 would be one to watch, especially when the two debate foreign policy. :D
 
Kennedys don't accept the Veep slot. ;) Jackson is another New Dealer like Humphrey- nor would he likely accept. Jackson is almost as old as Reagan in 1980, and since he was already in poor health (dying in '83) he would not accept. A Bentsen-Hart or Kennedy-Bentsen ticket in '80 would be best for the Dems though they'd get curbstomped by Reagan because HHH's economic policies are not going to help the economy.
 
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