What if HW picked Kemp as his running mate instead of Quayle? How would Kemp perform in the debate against Bentson? Would HW gain or loose any states?
What if HW picked Kemp as his running mate instead of Quayle? How would Kemp perform in the debate against Bentson? Would HW gain or loose any states?
Kemp would probably perform better than Quayle did, especially when people talk about experience credentials. Needless to say, it would make the entire "You're no Jack Kennedy" debacle disappear, leaving one of the most badass political comebacks in modern US history un-needed, much to my chagrin. Either way, Kemp would give GHWB more credit among the Reagan conservatives and he may actually play a role in making the "No New Taxes" pledge go unviolated, due to Kemp's role in cutting taxes a decade earlier. He may not have that large of an immediate effect in 1988, but he could make a monumental difference in 1992 and beyond.
Another thing to consider is what becomes of Dan Quayle? Does he get re elected to the Senate in 1992? If he does how long does he stay there?