Somewhat ASB, but let's say POD is no Chappaquiddick, but Kennedy still sits out 1972 and 1976 as OTL, hoping to wait it out a little longer and move higher in the Senate ranks. Whether or not Reagan runs in 1980, or even if Carter's still around or if Ford won instead, it's up to the posters.
So, what is a Ted Kennedy presidency like? Besides obviously universal health care, what other major goals does he have? Who are his vice presidential short listers? The final choice? His cabinet appointments? How are relations with the former presidents? With Chappaquiddick no longer hitting him and his other personal scandals less public, how wide can he win by? Does he manage any judicial appointees, if so, who? What is his legacy after leaving office? How does this affect Massachusetts politics?
Lots of questions.