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In the 1972 US Election, George McGovern lost to President Richard Nixon in one of the largest landslides in history. Among the reasons often cited for his loss are his outsider status, his apparent "far left" ideological stances, and of course the infamous "Amnesty, abortion, and acid" line from his short lived running mate Thomas Eagleton. But let's say that, whether he simply doesn't run or loses the nomination, McGovern isn't the Democratic candidate in 1972. When 76 rolls around, (assuming Nixon still wins reelection) his outsider status suddenly becomes a benefit, as it was for Jimmy Carter IOTL. What are the odds of him winning the nomination then, and then the Presidency?
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