VoteGOP Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Since there are two new scenarios that unrealistically favor the democrats why don't we make a scenario that unrealistically favors the GOP. Here it is: During the Carter years the 22nd amendment is repealed. In 1980 Ronald Reagan is elected bring in one of the greatest era in the countries history. Originally deciding not to run in 1988 under pressure from the base rus again and again. He is president until 2006 at 95 when he dies leaving his new VEEP George W. Bush as prseident for two years. The country has thrived for the past 28 years and the Reagan era is over. The GOP dominates congress and nearly all states are solid Republican but Bush has messed up. The economy has worsened since Reagan died and Bush has threatened to invade Iraq. Still though the GOP is heavily favored in '08. So any interst. Not very realistic but not many scenarios are. Anyone wanna help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonAngle Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Since there are two new scenarios that unrealistically favor the democrats why don't we make a scenario that unrealistically favors the GOP. Here it is:During the Carter years the 22nd amendment is repealed. In 1980 Ronald Reagan is elected bring in one of the greatest era in the countries history. Originally deciding not to run in 1988 under pressure from the base rus again and again. He is president until 2006 at 95 when he dies leaving his new VEEP George W. Bush as prseident for two years. The country has thrived for the past 28 years and the Reagan era is over. The GOP dominates congress and nearly all states are solid Republican but Bush has messed up. The economy has worsened since Reagan died and Bush has threatened to invade Iraq. Still though the GOP is heavily favored in '08. So any interst. Not very realistic but not many scenarios are. Anyone wanna help. Bob Dole should be a candidate. Finally Bob's turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Lincoln Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Finally there is a pro-republican scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Canditates may be hard because some candiates who may seem likely may not have gained notice in a 26 year Reagan regime. Maybe Clinton for the demos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonAngle Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 During the Carter years the 22nd amendment is repealed. I think that might be the most unrealistic part: The LBJ->Nixon->Ford->Carter superfecta spurring America to get rid of Executive term limits. A mulligan amendment might have been more likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Its not anymore unrealistic than Al Gore winning in Texas in 2004. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDEMS Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Not to be the bearer of bad news but any party that would control the White House for 26 years would probably have trouble getting re-elected. Since Reagan, a great president, died the popularity for Republicans would plummet and the popularity for Democrats would go up. I believe that the Republican incumbent should have to fight to win the White House. By the way, Gore winning Texas is absolutely preposterous, the last Democrat that won Texas was Carter and we already know what a disaster he was. LBJ won Texas in 1964 and he was a great president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well I kind of agree there and it will be competitive. California will probably be in the red colum or a least leaning red since their boy was there for 26 years. The economy is still thriving though Bush hasn't helped. Its gonna be close but some swing states will be solid GOP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHorberg Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 By the way, Gore winning Texas is absolutely preposterous, the last Democrat that won Texas was Carter and we already know what a disaster he was. LBJ won Texas in 1964 and he was a great president. Clinton lost Texas by only 3 points in 1992 and 5 points in 1996. Between 1960 and 1996 the Democrats won West Virginia 8 out of 10 times, usually by 10 points or more. Today it's considered a safe state for the GOP. Stranger things have happened than Texans voting for a Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDEMS Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Clinton lost Texas by only 3 points in 1992 and 5 points in 1996. Between 1960 and 1996 the Democrats won West Virginia 8 out of 10 times, usually by 10 points or more. Today it's considered a safe state for the GOP. Stranger things have happened than Texans voting for a Democrat. True but Clinton still lost Texas, twice. For Democrats to win West Virginia makes more sense particularly because of the fact that both their senators and governor are Democrats. Today West Virginia is no longer a safe state for the GOP and every single Democratic president since 1916 has won West Virginia. President Clinton won the state twice and Senator Clinton polls higher in that state than Obama or McCain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStateProgressive Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'd say Bill Clinton would probably be the lead off for the Democrats. Under 26 years of Reagan, I'd say the Democrats, as in real life, would have shifted to the Center in order to remain visible. I'd go with Democrats like Bill Clinton, Evan Bayh, Mark Warner, Bill Richardson, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCDEMS Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would also add some liberal candidates too for the Democrats. My feeling is that after 26 years of conservatism, many Democrats would want a liberal democrat to counterbalance conservative effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
president9 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would also add some liberal candidates too for the Democrats. My feeling is that after 26 years of conservatism, many Democrats would want a liberal democrat to counterbalance conservative effects. candidates- demos bill clinton john kerry howard dean jesse jackson ted kennedy reps dubya colin powell bob dole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 I think Mccain would be a good candiate too. Since they'res no 9/11 Rudy doesn't rise to fame. Maybe Huckabee he would still probably be governor. Pataki? Frist? Thompson? Also I'll cut one of the issues and make term limits one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
president9 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I think Mccain would be a good candiate too. Since they'res no 9/11 Rudy doesn't rise to fame. Maybe Huckabee he would still probably be governor. Pataki? Frist? Thompson? Also I'll cut one of the issues and make term limits one. pataki allen idk about frist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Since the GOP probably gained back congress between '88 and '92 who do you think wold be speaker at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHorberg Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Robert Michel of Illinois Probably not going to have some one as conservative as Newt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Who might be the current congressional leaders in this setting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
president9 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Who might be the current congressional leaders in this setting? maybe liddy dole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHorberg Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 If we split the difference and say Republicans regain the House in 1990? Speaker- Robert Michel House Majority Leader- Dick Armey House Minority Leader- Tom Foley Senate Majority Leader- Bob Dole Senate Minority Leader- George Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Just to let everyone know I'm starting this on the weekend. I'm using the current US scenario as a base with issues changed around a little. For example Roe V Wade is overturned and Abortion is banned so the description for the left would have to be changed a little. I may make the issue centers a little more conservative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Sceario has been started. Any suggestion on canditaes (who rises to prominence who doesn't) and the status of th congress and such would be greatly appreciated. And platforms aswell. And crusaders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Any Idea on Reagans/Bushs cabinet at this time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoteGOP Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Is it possible Newt would be Majority whip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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