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Let's say that Nixon loses to a Democratic opponent, whether it be Humphrey or Bobby, in 1968, and said Democrat serves for two terms, defeating the rising star of Reagan in 1972. Could the moderate liberal Chuck Percy find himself as the front runner in 1976 for the Republican nomination? Could he win both the nomination and the general election? What would his presidency look like? Could he win re-election in 1980, or will another Democrat defeat him? And if he does win re-election, what happens when John Hinckley Jr. sets his sights on the President in 1981?
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