WI: Romney Family Are Democrats

Fairly simple What If that is achieved by when George Romney originally considers running for Governor of Michigan, and asks his close family whether he should run as a Democrat or Republican, have them/him pick Democrat, as opposed to OTL's Republican.

What's the impact on not only George's Career, but Mitt's as well.
 
In 1960, George Romney is nominated to replace 64 year old, Senator Patrick V. McNamara and is supported by Senator and Democratic Presidential Nominee John F. Kennedy.

Winning the seat Romney serves 3 terms before beating William Milliken in 1972, to become 44th Governor of Michigan.

In 1976 he is selected by Jimmy Carter to be his running mate, many believe his advice and service helped Carter during the Iranian embassy crisis.
 
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