Moderates in both parties breathe a sigh of relief as conservative dark horse John Connally champions the Democratic nomination from a slate of various student-backed candidates.
Richard Nixon is seeking re-election and is a well-respected president among most Americans.
John Connally has moderate rapport with strong credentials, and seems to be up to the task of uniting his party.
The candidates are discussing how best to handle the war in southeast Asia, the federal budget, and other issues. Nixon leads in the polls, while Connally has a bit of a trust problem with the left.
Thank you for playing our mod! We hope you found it educational and fun to play, and didn't mind all the writing. If you have feedback or just want to talk then you can PM me on Discord (RouteVenus#1791) or on Reddit (u/Laika0405) This was a lot of fun to write, and I think we all did a pretty good job. I'm especially proud of my music choices and the graphics I made for it. I want to thank Ettingermentum for being probably the best playtester I could ask for lol.
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Anyone paying attention sees this election for what it is: a disgraceful sham. America's nearing its final conclusion as an imperialist power - a veiled dictatorship with no real opposition, just the eternal controlled opposition of the party duopoly. Gus Hall, longtime leader of the Communist Party USA has had enough.
Hall used to be a staunch reformist, to the point that his party endorsed Johnson in 1964 to prevent Goldwater’s ascendancy. However, the coronation of John Connally at the Democratic National Convention has convinced Hall that an alliance with American liberals is impossible. At this point, the party's strategy has shifted to that of an open Presidential run once again - the way it was back before the depression. Hall will need to contend with both the chicanery the American state can throw at him as well as his own (numerous) character flaws if he wants a chance in hell of sparking the class consciousness he's dedicated his life to spreading.
Congratulations! You have won the 1972 Presidential Election.
Wow! This is the biggest political upset since Truman beat Dewey. It looked like your campaign was a hopeless joke, but what a comeback! You'll face stiff opposition to your policies from both parties, but clearly the country was at your side. Your victory speech was in front of an ecstatic crowd in South Dakota, and everyone could see the tears in your eyes. This is an astounding victory that political analysts will be studying for decades to come, and the climax of a chaotic past few years. This has completely shaken up the way the Democratic Party operates, and the next four years will be incredibly interesting to watch. Good luck with Vietnam, and here's to you. America came home.
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Sorry, you have lost the 1972 Presidential Election.
It's hard to say this was unexpected, as you were always going to have a hard time beating President Nixon after the economic recovery over the past year.
Additionally, nobody knows where this leaves the Democratic Party after such a divisive primary and a huge lack of support from major Democrats in the general election. The party stands at a crossroads. The Republicans were able to not only turn around their devastating loss in 1964, but in fact fully embraced Goldwater's brand of conservatism to reap two major wins in a row. The Democrats may be able to do the same in 1976 and even 1980, if you put in a good fight with this election. Or, they could nominate a more right-leaning centrist candidate, in hopes of placating moderates. In any event, you can always go back to the senate. Hopefully Nixon stays true to his promise of bringing peace with honor, and can leave the White House with dignity in four years.
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Wow! You have won in a squeaker.
While the Electoral College ended in a tie, the Democrats have a large advantage in the House of Representatives and will likely elect you in that manner. However you may have to make some concessions if the vote ends up being close.
Angela Davis is an activist and academic from California. She gained folk hero status among activists in 1969 when she was fired from UCLA for Communist Party membership, further bolstered in 1970 thanks to the infamous Marin County Courthouse attacks in which her guns were used in a mass kidnapping incident, briefly making her a fugitive – indeed, Nixon called her a 'dangerous terrorist' upon her capture. Since her not-guilty verdict, she's spent time on the speaking circuit appearing in places such as Cuba and the Eastern Bloc.
Beyond being a highly intelligent woman and strong speaker, her connections to student groups and Black power organizations would help to mend wounds between the CPUSA and the activists of the New Left. Of course, most Americans who know her think she's some kind of terrorist, but maybe it's good that they know her at all.
Jane Fonda is a famous (some say infamous) actress known for her feminist and antiwar activism. She gained nationwide attention, most of it negative, with her visit to North Vietnam earlier this year in which a photograph of her sitting next to a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun earned her the nickname of 'Hanoi Jane.' This stunt has earned her the active revulsion of much of America, and her presence would generate massive amounts of media attention for the campaign. The phrase 'any press is good press' comes to mind.
Beyond the media circus, she’s something of an icon on the feminist left and would inspire attention and support from women and the New Left. It's worth noting that, while Fonda is willing to work with Hall, her commitment to the revolution is...not particularly strong, and her political chops are lacking. There will be friction between the Minnesota communist and the Hollywood star.
Bobby Seale is perhaps the embodiment of the Black Panther Party, and he's received unanimous condemnation from mainstream politics for it. Having co-founded the group with Huey Newton, he's seen his share of media attention, infamously being bound and gagged before the judge in the Chicago Eight trial – indeed earning contempt charges that will have him in prison to start the campaign. Among activists, his name is revered – among the general public, it's quite the opposite.
As a figure so unanimously popular within the Black Power movement, he would help to spread the Communist message within a key part of any coalition the CPUSA builds. His rhetorical ability is also unparalleled in the organization, and indeed far outstrip Hall's. He would generate large enthusiasm in the radical student population, where he has widespread support. Of course, there's no telling when they'll let him out of the slammer...
Edward Sadlowski is a labor leader who appeared on Hall’s radar following his 'Steelworkers Fightback' movement, in which he led a crusade against corruption in the United Steelworkers of America. He’s relatively unknown nationally, but romantically dedicated to the cause of labor and more agreeable to the general public than any of your other options will ever be.
Reconciliation with the New Left is largely regarded as CPUSA’s only path forward. If Hall has a strategy that eschews that, Sadlowski would be a powerful pick. Sadlowski would signal an old-left, blue collar turn to the campaign, perhaps rallying support among white ethnics – but no matter his progressive stances, he will always be viewed with distrust by the activist New Left that will be so vital to success. He will also do little to appeal to Black power organizations.
Barry Goldwater is a Senator from Arizona and the uncontested standard-bearer of conservative Republicans. Goldwater is to the right of the party on taxes, spending, and civil rights. Nelson Rockefeller has threatened to walk out of the convention if Goldwater is selected, which would certainly end any chance of winning New York or the Northeast. However, a Nixon-Goldwater ticket might sweep the South, and his advocates say Goldwater will drive conservative turnout nationwide.
Ron Kovic is a former G.I. who was shot and paralyzed while serving in Vietnam. He’s a veteran, wheelchair-bound, and a well-known activist among many veterans as well as the general population. He’s organizing a major demonstration outside the Republican National Convention to protest the war and is perhaps the most 'respectable' of your options among the general public.
He could help Hall galvanize veteran’s support and would intertwine the campaign with Vietnam Veterans Against the War. He would additionally raise the general profile of Hall’s rather minor campaign. However, he's hesitant to lend his service unless the party adopts an immediate end to the war as the main campaign plank.
Tom Hayden is a founder of Students for a Democratic Society, and one of the defendants in the Chicago Eight (Later Seven) trial. Well known for the protests at the 1968 convention, Hayden has been striving for S.D.S. to be seen as a 'respectable' movement. His multiple visits to North Vietnam will be a sticking point for most of America, but he has a reputation within leftist circles as a serious and dedicated organizer - perhaps too serious, in the eyes of his fellow S.D.S members.
Picking Hayden could jeopardize a bit of support among Yippies while also perhaps opening up outside support among other (more serious) leftists. He has experience with organizing and, despite being relatively young, he’s a talented public speaker and eager to do his part for the campaign. He will add little in terms of media attention.
Julian Castro is the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, under the Obama Administration. He is one of the Democratic Party's highest profile Hispanic politicians, and is a fresh face on the national scene. On the other hand, he is somewhat light on experience, and many argue that Trump's presence will ensure Democratic dominance of the Hispanic vote, regardless of Castro's selection.
NIXON: And then there's this McGovern business. What the hell were those clowns thinking, putting that in Bremer's home?
HALDEMAN: We don't know for sure that they did it, sir.
NIXON: Like Hell we don't. (Sigh) We can't well have Humphrey or Muskie taking the nomination now, can we? (pauses) This is not good, Bob. We can't afford to have this backfire on us.
HALDEMAN: Agreed, sir. We'll handle it delicately.
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In 1972 the New Left finds itself as the face of the American left. If Hall wants to somehow put together a successful coalition, he'll need to gain the support of student activists, anti-war protesters, Black Panthers, and other radicals.
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