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After checking in some of the earlier threads on the board, and Im suprised that this POD really hasn't been discussed. The former Democratic Governor of Texas was Nixon's first choice as a replacement for Agnew, however stiff oposition from the Democratic Congress pretty much snuffed that idea out. However, If we can perhaps get an earlier Agnew resignation or a delayed Watergate or perhaps a different POD how would Connally be as the 38th President?

How might a Connally Presidency differ from Ford's in OTL? Does he pardon his buddy Tricky Dick? Also how would Connally's tenure as Secretary of Treasury translate into dealing with the economic problems of the '70's? Does Reagan still challenge the sitting President in TTL? Who does Connally pick as a Running Mate? Who do the Democrats choose as their nominee in '76? And can Connally win in his own right and get a second term?
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