John F. Kennedy is the incumbent President of the United States. After an assassination attempt in Dallas the previous year, he is now seeking a second term.
Kennedy is a popular incumbent, but will have to navigate some of the controversies of his first term. Tensions are rising between the Northern and Southern wings of the Democratic party as the Civil Rights Act continues to gain momentum,only made worse by the new scandals surfacing around Kennedy’s Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson. The Cold War is also still a huge issue for many Americans, especially with the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 still fresh on voters' minds.
Can Kennedy sail his way to a second term? Or will he find himself lost in Gold Waters?
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On the foreign policy front, you’ll be able to continue overseeing Vietnam. Hopefully you’ll be able to find a peaceful solution and not let it turn into another Bay of Pigs fiasco. You’ll also be given another chance to engage with Russia, and hopefully get your countries on better footing, along with the up-and-coming Chinese.
At home, you have your work cut out for you, with many celebrating this new hope for further New Frontier programs that feed the growing economy, and a new Civil Rights Bill that ends segregation once and for all. On the other hand, the Solid South may be lost to the Democrats for good - but thankfully that will be for another candidate to deal with in 1968.
Here’s to you President Kennedy! Enjoy this shining moment known as Camelot!
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Perhaps you didn’t double down enough on your liberal credentials, or maybe you neglected the Southern Wing too much, but regardless, you’ve lost your re-election bid.
Many are baffled that you could take down a powerhouse like Nixon only to lose to the likes of Barry Goldwater.
It seems that your political career is likely over. Barry Goldwater will be responsible for handling Vietnam and it’s unknown what will become of your New Frontier programs nor Civil Rights Bill.
It seems that Johnson is already gearing up for a 1968 bid, but perhaps you may also see one of your own brothers take the nomination some time down the road.
But for now, at least, it appears this is the end of Camelot.
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It’s unclear what will happen next. It seems like this will mostly come down to Liberals vs. Conservatives, and both sides will have to make appeals to Wallace to earn votes with Southern Democrats.
It seems you're not out of this race yet - just tread carefully. This path to the White House is a slippery slope.
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Goldwater has branded himself as a Conservative, and his base is counting on him to come out in opposition to Kennedy’s positions on major issues such as Civil Rights, the Cold War, and the economy. This also puts him in a unique position as a Republican to flip key states in the South. However, Goldwater is a populist first and foremost, and in order to combat someone with Kennedy’s popularity, he may need to re-brand some of his hard-line positions.
Will Barry Goldwater rise to be the next President of the United States? Or will he find himself unable to overcome the shining light of Kennedy’s Camelot?
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It looks like you’ll be able to set the pace in Vietnam, and will be responsible for the next steps in Civil Rights.
If all goes well, you’ll be able to run for re-election in 1968. Perhaps next time you’ll be facing off against Johnson, or a different Kennedy sibling. Either way, be prepared for stiff opposition from the Democrats.
But don’t worry too much - America’s on your side. In their heart, they knew you were right.
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On the plus side, you’ve energized the Conservatives who will be analyzing this campaign for years to come, for what did or didn’t work.
For you, it’ll be a quiet return to the Senate. Kennedy will be free to expand Civil Rights even further, and set the course in Vietnam.
It’s uncertain where Republicans go from here, but you’ll likely not be a huge part of it.
At the very least, you can enjoy a peaceful, long life in Congress.
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It’s unclear what will happen next. It seems like this will mostly come down to Liberals vs. Conservatives, and both sides will have to make appeals to Wallace to earn votes with Southern Democrats.
It seems you're not out of this race yet - just tread carefully. This path to the White House is a slippery slope.
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Four years ago, Johnson’s career almost ended due to scandals surrounding his secretary Bobby Baker. Yet, following the tragic death of Robert F. Kennedy, Johnson was able to surge to the frontrunner and clinch the nomination. Nevertheless, this will not be an easy campaign. Johnson is up against stiff opposition in Richard Nixon, and can no longer count on the Solid South with George Wallace’s insurgent candidacy.
Johnson will need to balance the popularity of the Kennedy administration and offering solutions to some of the remaining issues plaguing the nation.
Will Johnson be able to build a greater society? Or will he fall short to America’s ultimate comeback kid?
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Whether by shoring up support to the left, or making concessions to bring moderates on board, you’ve won your own term as President. In doing so you’ve also ended Richard Nixon’s career once and for all, and sent a message to Wallace that dissent in the party will not be tolerated.
Now it is up to you to continue what Kennedy started. Expand Social Welfare, defend Civil Rights, finalize the peace agreement for Vietnam, and preserve the strong economy Democrats built over the past decade. If you succeed, you and Kennedy may even become the first President/Vice President duo to win 2 terms each.
Congratulations Jumbo, now go teach these Yankees how to run a country!
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Richard Nixon will ascend to the White House, and with him comes a new wave of congressional Republicans ready to stand by his agenda. It looks like this year could be a real turning point for their party.
Wallace has failed at his deadlock, which means his plan to block the advancement of Civil Rights has failed also. Still, he may have proven himself enough to earn the nomination in ‘72.
The same, unfortunately, can not be said for you. Many in the party were skeptical about giving you the nomination this year, even Kennedy, and having fallen short in what could have been a Democratic year, it’s nearly assured they won’t make the same mistake twice.
Sadly, it seems your Legacy will always be tied to that of Kennedy.
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The good news is, you’re not out of it yet. You may need to humble yourself some, but you’ve dealt with the likes of Wallace before, so there’s a real chance you can convince him to let you ascend to the Presidency - provided you're prepared to make some pretty big concessions on Civil Rights.
The bad news is, if you and Wallace can’t reach an agreement, not only might Richard Nixon go on to be President, but Wallace may exploit this mini-victory to dominate the party for years to come.
Of course, you could always go to Nixon directly and try and work something out with him, but given how badly you both want this, those efforts may be fruitless.
Lets hope you still know how to whip votes, because the future of the party may depend on it!
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Nixon will need to offer viable alternatives to incumbent President Kennedy's policies, which could prove tricky given the administration’s popularity. He will need to offer his own solutions on Vietnam and clarify his stances on the Civil Rights Act passing through Congress.
While Nixon has held an early lead in the polls, the same was true in 1960. Will America choose Nixon now? Or will he suffer a similar fate to that egghead, Adlai Stevenson?
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When you’d won the nomination, many couldn’t decide if you were genius or crazy, but there’s no doubt now. You’ve managed to do to Johnson what Kennedy did to you 8 years ago.
The next 4 years are yours to define. You can finalize the peace agreement for Vietnam, set the course on Civil Rights, and redefine the party for years to come. If all goes well, you and Eisenhower may become the first President-Vice President duo to serve 2 full terms each.
Just make sure you don’t let your ambitions get the better of you, and you’ll be fine.
Good Luck President Nixon! You have the silent majority on your side!
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Unfortunately, things just didn’t pan out in your favor. Maybe Wallace sapped too much of your support, or maybe Kennedy’s popularity just gave Johnson too much of an edge.
Your political career has well and truly ended. It’s unlikely the Republicans will William Jennings Bryan you and even less likely that you would succeed even if they did.
What's certain is that no one can fault you for not wanting it more. You would have done anything for the Presidency, maybe even things no President should do.
Sadly, it seems this is the end of the line for you, haunted by the name Kennedy and what could have been.
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You’re in a bit of a predicament. Technically, Democrats have majorities in more states, but with many of those being from the South it’s unclear how Wallace will factor in.
You can try to make a deal, though that may mean some significant concessions on Civil Rights and who knows what else. However, the alternative, letting Johnson win, would surely mean the end of your career.
If you’re lucky, you may be able to work something out with Johnson himself, but given how badly you both want this, those efforts could be fruitless.
Whatever you do, do so thoughtfully. Your party is counting on you!
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For a period in the Democratic primaries, Wallace was one of the front-runners for the Democratic nomination, but following Kennedy’s passing, liberal support united behind Johnson and Wallace was left in the cold. With 2 major candidates both promising to uphold the Civil Rights Act moving through Congress, Wallace felt he had no choice but to launch his own campaign in defense of state’s rights.
Wallace will be campaigning primarily on the issue of protecting segregation laws. However, if he hopes to deadlock the electoral college, he’ll need to find ways to appeal to a larger base.
Will Wallace be sent back down to Dixie, or will he find a way to preserve segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever?
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It was certain you’d win a few states, maybe even cause a deadlock, but no one thought George Corley Wallace would win the election to be President of the United States.
The Republicans are despondent that they could have lost, not just for the third time in a row, but to a third party candidate. The Democratic party is imploding on itself.
Your victory has undoubtedly shaken the country to its core, and now you get to redefine its course, at home and abroad. Starting with overturning the Civil Rights Act.
Whatever else you do, be careful. This isn’t just Dixie anymore!
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If Nixon won, you might have a shot at slowing the Civil Rights train - though it seems unlikely he would turn his back on the issue completely.
If Johnson won, it’s almost certain that more Civil Rights legislation is on the horizon, and you along with fellow Southern Democrats will need to fight hard to keep your influence on the party.
For now, though, it’s unclear what’s next. Perhaps you could run again for Governor, or maybe even throw your hat in the Congressional ring.
Whatever it be, keep fighting for Dixie!
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Both your opponents are beside themselves that they’ve let this happen, and you can bet both will be calling you to negotiate a way out of this mess. Right now, you hold more power in the election than any voter, delegate, or candidate.
You could side with Nixon, who might be a bit more malleable in terms of Civil Rights, or you could side with Johnson, and cut a deal to leverage more influence on the party.
Just be wary that they don’t decide to work with each other and cut you out entirely. Not only would it undercut your agenda, but it would render your victory tonight near meaningless.
Whatever it be, the fate of the election rests in your hands. Good Luck!
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