TR wins in 1912

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Bump

Sorry there hasn't been an update in a while; if anyone has any questions, please do ask them

[Robespierre's Jaw]

There was to an extent; China and its neighbors all fell to Communism, although with much less fanfare than IRL.  The USSR collapsed in 1968, following a disastrous war in Israel.

Although I am not suggesting that everything would have changed under a scenario involving the election of Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, however, I am suggesting that there would be changes in the political landscape in notable nations such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, etc. Also it would be a good idea to focus more on foreign events in this TL more so, as it seems to have fallen off the pace of late.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Second Term of Colin Powell

In his Inaugural Address, President Powell lays the groundwork for his legislative agenda, called “The New Freedom.”  The agenda promises to commit more spending to domestic affairs, to try and improve the quality of life for all Americans.

The first piece of legislation introduced by Powell for his agenda is the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.  The Act would provide cuts to all families making under $200,000 per year; families with more than 4 children, senior citizens on fixed incomes, and numerous other groups of people who were unable to work for any reason.

Despite having strong support amongst Progressives, EGTRRA faces strong opposition from conservatives such as Helms and Fritz Hollings (D-SC), who argue that the legislation would in fact be a significant tax increase.  However, arguments put forward by such supporters as Ron Wyden (P-OR), John Kerry (P-MA), and Paul Sarbanes (P-MD) state that the increases will only be on the very richest members of society, and that more than 90% of Americans will receive a decrease.

On March 6, by a vote of 60-40, the Senate votes to grant cloture on the EGTRRA; on March 14, it is passed by a vote of 57-43.  On April 7, it passes the House 323-111, and is signed by the President on April 10.

On April 12, in the Israeli Prime Ministerial elections, incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reelected over Ehud Barak, despite polls taken just days before the election that showed Barak leading Netanyahu by a significant margin.  In addition, Netanyahu’s Likud Party is able to make significant gains in the Knesset, giving them a remarkable 41 seats out of 120 in the Knesset, and allowing them to form a two party coalition with the right-wing Shas Party, for a combined total of 72 seats.  In his victory speech, Netanyahu pledges to hold elections in the next 4 years, after not having elections held since 1994.

On April 19, Congress begins debate on the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2001.  The legislation, written by Senator Barbara Boxer (P-CA), the UCA would increase the amount of compensation that a worker who received career-ending injuries could be paid by their former employer.  Despite facing opposition from conservatives, the UCA is quickly passed by Congress, and is signed by the President on May 3.

In early June, Congress passes the Iran Freedom and Support Act of 2001; the Act would appropriate $10 million to spend in support of groups opposed to the Iranian government.  The Act is strongly supported by conservatives such as Helms and Thurmond, as well as liberals like Joe Lieberman (D-CT), and Joe Biden (P-DE), and passes without opposition.

On June 26, while vacationing in Paris, President Powell suffers a fairly severe heart attack.  He is rushed to a hospital, where he is said to be in critical condition.  On July 7, he returns to the United States, after having spent almost two weeks in the hospital.  Although he appears in good health, he announces that he will not be making any public appearances for a while, and he returns to his home in New York to recuperate.

For almost four months, Powell remains in semi-seclusion, although Vice President Reid does visit almost ever day, as do a plethora of important members of Congress and the Cabinet, all of whom report the President is doing well.

On November 10, 2001, President Powell gives a televised address from the White House, where he thanks the Congress for allowing him to recover in peace.  He announces that, contrary to some reports, he will not resign the Presidency, and that he will have a package of legislation for Congress to consider.

In his State of the Union on January 27, 2002, President Powell unveils his program.  It consists mostly of free trade agreements, with Morocco, Australia, and Chile.  Although Australia passes without controversy, there is more debate on Morocco and Chile.

On February 20, Congress begins debate on the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement.  The FTA is opposed by Senator John Edwards (D-NC), who argues that Chile abuses the rights of its workers, and that the FTA will only exacerbate that.  However, his objections are set aside, and on March 3, by a vote of 62-27, the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement is approved by the Senate; it passes the House without opposition.

On March 10, in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe is overthrown in a coup d’état led by Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai.  Despite calls from Senator Helms to send in troops to help Mugabe, Powell refuses to intervene; in a private meeting, he says that if he does anything, it will be to help Tsvangirai.

On May 3, Congress passes the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, after receiving assurances that the Moroccan government would attempt to clean up human rights violations amongst it population.

On June 28, former Vice President Paul Wellstone announces that he will run for Governor of Minnesota; many people view this as a set-up for a 2004 Presidential run.

The 2002 Congressional Elections

With President Powell still having strong approval ratings, the Progressives suffer only minor losses.

House Results:
Progressives: 249 (-10)
Democrats: 129 (+9)
Republicans: 57 (+1)

Senate Results:
Progressives: 50 (-4)
Democrats: 36 (+3)
Republicans: 14 (+1)

[Robespierre's Jaw]

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Morgan Tsvangirai overthrowing Robert Mugabe as President of Zimbabwe is as likely as Geelong winning the 2008 AFL Grand Final with one minute to go, and yet they're trailing Hawthorn by 26 points. It couldn't happy. However, I would love it if you elaborate as to how and why Tsvangirai toppled Mugabe from power in March 2002.

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On March 10, in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe is overthrown in a coup d’état led by Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai.  Despite calls from Senator Helms to send in troops to help Mugabe, Powell refuses to intervene; in a private meeting, he says that if he does anything, it will be to help Tsvangirai.

Not happening.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Bump.

Sorry about the lack of an update; I've been a bit distracted recently.

However, I will take this time to elaborate on Zimbabwe: By March of 2002, Zimbabwe is in a position similar to the one it's in now, only worse along.  This is partially due to the decreased mental faculties of President Mugabe, who suffered a serious stroke in 2001, and has since then been hidden from the public, much like President Woodrow Wilson during the 1918-1920 period.  Thus, in early 2002, working with numerous high ranking officials in Zimbabwe, Tsvangirai organizes a coup to overthrow Mugave, and replace him with Tsvangirai.  Tsvangirai maintains military support by promising to not make officials stand trial from crimes committed under Mugabe, and he promises the people to hold free elections soon; they are scheduled for early 2003.

Because of his poor health, President Mugabe is sent to a hospital in South Africa for treatment; his passport, however, is revoked, so he may not return to Zimbabwe if he recovers.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

On January 16, 2003, in his State of the Union Address, Powell states that he will not seek a third term in 2004.  He also announces that he will ask Congress to send a massive aid package to Zimbabwe, to help a nation “Struggling through the birth pangs of democracy.”  He says that he will be going to Zimbabwe to meet with President Tsvangirai, to help him write a Constitution, and to help him prepare for the Zimbabwean National Elections, which are scheduled for February 11, 2004.

On January 19, Powell, Secretary of State Warner, and Attorney General Clinton arrive in Harare, where they are greeted by President Tsvangirai.  They arrive at the President’s Mansion, and begin writing the Constitution.  On January 30, they unveil a Constitution based on the American system, with a lower house, the House of Assembly, and an upper house, the Senate.  The President will serve as Chief Executive, being elected every 6 years; and he will appoint a Prime Minister, who must be confirmed by both houses of Parliament.  This Constitution will be presented to the voters in the election to be held the next year.

On February 8, Korean President Kim Jong-il is assassinated while visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao.  He is rushed to a hospital, where he is pronounced dead.  Despite attempts by the Korean government to claim the Kim in fact survived the attempt, it is confirmed by various sources that he did indeed die of gun wounds to the head.

Following news of Kim’s death, President Powell calls a conference in the Oval Office, with every major Senate and House leader, and his entire Cabinet, along with an array of diplomats, present.  It is decided that the American government will initially not intervene, but that if there is a power struggle, the American military will be sent in to try and end the Communist regime.

However, despite predictions of a power struggle, no such struggle occurs.  Instead, it is announced that Kim’s half-brother, Kim Pyong-il, would assume control of the government; there was no opposition inside of Korea, and, despite a clamor in some conservative circles for Powell to launch a military invasion, he refuses to do so, claiming that in the end, it might backfire.

On March 2, the Israeli Parliamentary elections result in a huge mandate for Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party.  polls show that almost twice as may voters trust Netanyahu, when compared to his nearest opponent, Ehud Barack.  The elections end with Likud holding an amazing 58 seats in the Knesset, just two short of a majority.

On April 15, Congress begins debating the US-Zimbabwe Free Trade Agreement.  Despite President Powell and President Tsvangirai stating that the passage of the FTA would be a major boost to the Zimbabwean economy, there is strong opposition within Congress.  Senator John Edwards (D-NC) says that the legislation would “Further a regime that has been just as ruthless as its predecessor.”  Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) says, “We’re selling out American labor to help some far off dictatorship!”  However, on April 28, by a vote of 221-213, the House passes the FTA, with Powell working right through the end of the vote to convince Congressman that Tsvangirai is not a dictator, and that the elections, when held, will be good for Zimbabwe.  With that in mind, the Senate passes the FTA on May 5, 54-46.

On May 28, the first candidate declares for the Presidential race, when former Vice President, and current Minnesota Governor Paul Wellstone declares for the Progressive nomination.

On June 10, Powell begins a tour of Europe, starting in the United Kingdom, where, along with newly elected Prime Minister Tony Blair, he thanked the British for their long standing support of America.  In Germany, he hoped to continue the close partnership between the two nations.  The trip concludes on July 1, in Poland, where he compliments the Poles on their transition to democracy.

By early July, the Presidential race was in full swing, for both the Democrats and the Progressives.  The first Democrat to declare was Senator John Edwards, on June 17, in Raleigh, North Carolina.  By Labor Day, two more Democrats – Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, and former Congressman Dick Gephardt of Missouri, have also declared.  In addition, one more Progressive, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, had declared on June 4.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Race for the Progressive Nomination

By early September, the race for the Progressive nomination had seemingly come down to just two people: former Vice President Wellstone, and Senator Kerry, with a third candidate, Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, trailing far behind.

Wellstone's campaign was a populistic campaign, with a focus on labor unions, blue collar workers, and farmers.  Kerry's campaign, on the other hand, was based off of the more socially liberal, New England style liberals, based in places like New Hampshire and New York.

National Progressive Poll (October 1, 2004)
Wellstone: 38%
Kerry: 35%
Kucinich: 5%
Undecided: 22%

For much of November and December, both Wellstone and Kerry focus on Iowa, with Kerry sometimes visiting New Hampshire.  On Caucus day, Wellstone pulls out a narrow victory, although not nearly as large a victory as had been expected:
Wellstone: 46.8%, 24 delegates.
Kerry: 44.5%, 21 delegates
Kucinich: 8.7%, 0 delegates.

After Iowa, there's an 8 day layoff until New Hampshire, with Kerry hoping a major victory would allow him to rebound, and build momentum.  On primary day, Kerry gets his wish, with a major win:
Kerry: 50%, 12 delegates.
Wellstone: 42.5%, 10 delegates.
Kucinich: 7.5%, 0 delegates.

With the only single day primaries over, Kerry and Wellstone begin for the major battle; the first of two Super Tuesday primaries, on February 3.  Both candidates blitz the voting states with ads, although the tone is generally positive.  On election day, though, nothing much changes, and they remain basically tied:

February 3 (Arizona, Delaware, Missouri, South Carolina)
Arizona: Wellstone: 47.7%, 30 delegates, Kerry: 45.3%, 25 delegates, Kucinich: 7%, 0 delegates.
Delaware: Kerry: 48%, 8 delegates, Wellstone: 45%, 7 delegates, Kucinich: 7%, 0 delegates.
Missouri: Wellstone: 47.9%, 41 delegates, Kerry: 45.3%, 33 delegates, Kucinich: 6.8%, 0 delegates.
South Carolina: Kerry: 43.7%, 21 delegates, Wellstone: 37.8%, 16 delegates, Kucinich: 18.5%, 8 delegates.

Post Mini Tuesday delegate totals:
Wellstone: 128 delegates
Kerry: 120 delegates
Kucinich: 8 delegates

The week after the first Mini Tuesday comes Super Tuesday, much more important because of the 5 states voting that day, only 1, Virginia, holds less than 100 delegates.  Kerry, trailing by just 8 delegates, decides to pour all of his resources into the states where he leads, to try and build a massive margin, and it pays off on election day.

February 10 (California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Virginia:
California: Kerry: 48.8%, 173 delegates, Wellstone: 38.8%, 136 delegates, Kucinich: 12.4%, 61 delegates.
Illinois: Kerry: 47.7%, 86 delegates, Wellstone: 43.4%, 70 delegates, Kucinich: 8.9%, 0 delegates.
Michigan: Wellstone: 42.7%, 56 delegates, Kerry: 42.3%, 55 delegates, Kucinich: 15%, 17 delegates.
New York: Kerry: 53.3%, 130 delegates, Wellstone: 40.7%, 106 delegates, Kucinich: 6%, 0 delegates.
Virginia: Kerry: 47.7%, 38 delegates, Wellstone: 38.8%, 30 delegates, Kucinich: 13.5%, 14 delegates.

Post Super Tuesday Delegate Count:
Kerry: 602 delegates
Wellstone: 526 delegates
Kucinich: 100 delegates

The day after the Super Tuesday primaries, Kucinich drops out, and decides to endorse Wellstone, putting him back on top of the delegate count.  The next week brings 4 agrarian primaries, with Wellstone picking up major victories.

February 17 (Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah)
Nebraska: Wellstone: 65.2%, 16 delegates, Kerry: 34.8%, 8 delegates.
North Dakota: Wellstone: 70.8%, 10 delegates, Kerry: 29.2%, 4 delegates.
South Dakota: Wellstone: 80.9%, 12 delegates, Kerry: 19.1%, 2 delegates.
Utah: Wellstone: 60.8%, 5 delegates, Kerry: 39.2%, 3 delegates.

Post Farm Primaries delegate count:
Wellstone: 669 delegates.
Kerry: 619 delegates.

Kerry decides to put all of his hopes on the March 2 primaries in Ohio and Texas, deciding he'll end the campaign if he doesn't score major victories.

March 2 (Ohio and Pennsylvania)
Ohio: Wellstone: 58.8%, 77 delegates, Kerry: 41.2%, 63 delegates.
Pennsylvania: Wellstone: 57.7%, 67 delegates, Kerry: 42.3%, 54 delegates.

On March 3, Kerry ends his campaign, and endorses Wellstone warmly, pledging to work hard for his victory.

The 2004 Progressive Convention.
At the Convention in San Francisco, California, the Progressives spend a large amount of time praising President Powell.  There is, entering the Convention, no word on who Wellstone will select as his running mate, so the Convention is surprised when he announces that he will pick Senator Kerry as his running mate.  They are nominated by acclamation, and prepare for the coming campaign.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Race for the Democratic Nomination

The two Democratic candidates, Edwards and Gephardt, are largely the same.  Both candidates are populist Southerners.  Edwards, however, has the cash advantage, as well as more charisma.

National Democratic Poll (October 1, 2004)
Edwards: 47%.
Gephardt: 30%
Undecided: 23%

By the middle of December, people are crowning Edwards as the nominee, and the Gephardt campaign begins spending gobs of money in Iowa, trying to stop Edwards.  On election day, though, Edwards wins big:
Edwards: 59% (45 delegates), Gephardt: 41% (0 delegates).

With polls showing him sinking everywhere, and almost out of money, Gephardt decides to go all or nothing in New Hampshire, shocking pundits.  However, the gamble fails, and he loses New Hampshire:
Edwards: 52% (22 delegates), Gephardt: 48% (0 delegates).

On January 20, Gephardt decides to drop out of the race, and endorses Edwards.  On July 5, Edwards announces that he'll pick Senator David Boren of Oklahoma as his running mate.

The 2004 Democratic National Convention
At the Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, Edwards gives a blistering speech attacking Wellstone for not being truly a Populist.  Senator Zell Miller of Georgia, the 2000 nominee, says that Wellstone, "Doesn't give a damn about the military."  Polls after the DNC show the race tied.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The 2004 Presidential Campaign:

As the campaign begins, the polls show a dead heat of a race between Edwards and Wellstone, with Republican John E. Sununu in third.  The Edwards campaign decides to focus on rural areas, hoping to build up support.  Wellstone, on the other hand, focuses in the big cities, raising money and large crowds.

National Poll (September 21)
Wellstone: 37%
Edwards: 35%
Sununu: 18%
Undecided: 10%

In the first debate, on September 29, Edwards scores a major victory, as Wellstone appears tired and confused.

Post debate national poll:
Edwards: 40%
Wellstone: 35%
Sununu: 14%
Undecided: 11%

In the second debate, Edwards again appears calm and collected, as he hammers Wellstone on trade issues; Wellstone having supported numerous FTA's that Edwards opposed.  The media declares Edwards a big winner in the debate.

National poll:
Edwards: 45%
Wellstone: 38%
Sununu: 13%
Undecided: 4%

With 5 days to go in the campaign, and Edwards leading by 7, the Wellstone campaign makes one major ad buy, attacking Edwards for allegedly having an affair with a staffer.  Although the ads turn out to be untrue, Wellstone makes major gains in the polls, and on election night, is able to throw the election to the House.

John Edwards/David Boren: 44% PV, 261 EV
Paul Wellstone/John Kerry: 43% PV, 259 EV
John E. Sununu/Chris Shays: 13% PV, 18 EV

The 2004 Congressional Elections

With the amazingly close election, the Democrats makes slight gains in Congress, although the Progressives keep their majorities.

House Results:
Progressives: 248 (-1)
Democrats: 140 (+11)
Republicans: 47 (-10)

Senate Results:
Progressives: 46 (-4)
Democrats: 40 (+4)
Republicans: 14 (-)

The House Vote

Prior to the vote in the House, Sununu meets with both Edwards and Wellstone, and decides to give his support to Wellstone, based on some of Edwards tax views.  The Senate then elects Kerry as Vice President.

[Marokai Backbeat]

Very good updates Ben. Excellent TL.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I would like to concur with Marokai Blue's statements, as I have usually done so in the past but I simply cannot. I find that This TL has gone drastically done hill, especially since the second term of President Colin Powell. However, there are some foreign events prior, such as the dissolusion of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1964, where I believe the TL has done so. Hopefully the presidency of Paul Wellstone will be much better.

[The Populist]

Bump.

Do you ever plan on continuing this?  It's really good.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Bump.

Do you ever plan on continuing this?  It's really good.

Hopefully soon.  I've almost given up on it, considering how badly it's fallen off the last few updates, but I still want to finish it.

[The Populist]

What's happening with the following people:

Albert Gore Sr.
Estes Kefauver
Lyndon Johnson
Harry S. Truman
John Breaux

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Albert Gore Sr.

Gore is elected to the Senate in 1953, as in RL.  He builds a fairly liberal record by Southern standards, although he is still right of centre.  He survives a tough primary challenge by Congressman William E. Brock III in 1970, thanks to timely campaigning by President Jackson.  He retires from the Senate in 1983, with his seat being taken by his son.  He dies on December 26, 2000, on his 93rd birthday.

Estes Kefauver

Kefauver made the critical mistake of joining the Progressive Party, and so was never able to get into politics in Tennessee.  He hangs himself in 1966, after losing a race for Governor.

Lyndon Johnson

After leaving the Vice Presidency in 1969, Johnson returns to Texas, where he writes his memoirs, Grab Life by the Horns, and dies of a heart attack on June 4, 1973.

Harry S. Truman

After being elected to the Senate as a Democrat from Missouri in 1935, he establishes a record as being a liberal Democrat, but it still able to climb the ranks within the party, serving as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 1947-1953, and from 1963-1965.  He retires from the Senate in 1965, and returns to Missouri, where he lives out the rest of his days until his death on July 17, 1971.

John Breaux

Like IRL, Breaux is elected to Congress in 1973, rising to the Senate in 1987.  He becomes a leader in the Senate, serving as Chairman of the Aging Committee from 1997-1999, and Chairman of the DNC from 2001-2005.  He is reelected to the Senate in 2004 with 67% in the primary, and 84% in the general election.

[Workers' Friend]

Excellent work so far through my quick scans of the elections, but I must ask what ahppens to these people:

Bob Dole
Huey Long
Strom Thurmond
Tom Daschle
Mike Huckabee
Lloyd Bentsen

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Bob Dole

Dole serves in WWII, and is injured, receiving two Purple Hearts for his injuries, as in RL.  He is elected to Congress as a Progressive in 1961, and is elected to the Senate in 1969.  While in the Senate, Dole builds a record as a conservative Progressive, but is still considered at least a centrist.  In 1981, he takes over as Chairman of the Finance Committee, a role he holds from 1981-1989.  Dole retires from the Senate in 1999, and teaches political science at KU until his death from bone cancer on October 3, 2004, at the age of 81.

Huey Long

Long is the founder of the Populist Party in 1929, and is elected to the Senate with that party in 1930.  The Populists become a major player in the South and Miwest, and Long is the party's recognized leader, although he never runs for President.  Long's party typically caucused with the Democrats, allowing Long to rise to the Chairmanship of the Agriculture Committee from 1951-1953, and from 1963-1966. Long dies of a heart attack at age 73 on September 10, 1966.

Strom Thurmond

Strom serves as Governor of South Carolina from 1947-1951, as in RL.  He runs on the States Right's ticket in 1952 as VP, and serves as Secretary of Agriculture under Warren from 1953-1955.  Strom is elected to the Senate as a Democrat in 1955, where he builds up a long record of seniority, serving as Chairman of Judiciary from 1979-1981, and Armed Services from 1989-1999.  He becomes the Senate's longest serving member on May 25, 1997, and he retires in 2003, dying a few months later.

Tom Daschle

Daschle serves in Congress as a Progressive from 1979-1987, and in the Senate from 1987 onwards, still serving in 2005, having defeated Democrat John Thune by 887 votes in 2004.

Mike Huckabee

Huckabee serves a Baptist Minister before being elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1983, serving until 1995, when he is elected Governor.  He serves until 2003, and makes a run for the Democratic nomination in 2004, falling short.

Lloyd Bentsen

Bentsen is elected to the Senate in 1961, replacing LBJ, and rises to become a power in the Senate; in 1989, he becomes Secretary of the Treasury under President Warner, holding the job until his death of July 5, 1995, of a stroke.

[Workers' Friend]

Pretty good summary.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Pretty good summary.

I can answer more questions, if you've got them.  All you need to do is ask.

[Workers' Friend]

Pretty good summary.

I can answer more questions, if you've got them.  All you need to do is ask.

Alright.

George McGovern
WWII
Roe v. Wade
Desert Shield
Donald Rumsfeld
Scoop Jackson
John Kennedy
Nelson Rockefeller
Sonny Perdue
Jim Martin

[Kaine for Senate '18]

George McGovern

After being elected to the Senate in 1963, he runs on the Progressive ticket as Vice President in 1972, losing in a landslide.  He runs an abortive campaign for President in 1976, and continues in the Senate until 1987, serving as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 1981-1987.  He dies of a stroke on July 19, 1999, on his 77th birthday.

WWII

I devote numerous updates to WWII.  You can read them in previous posts, if you like.

Roe v. Wade

Decided on June 4, 1972, Roe becomes a rallying cry for religious conservatives, especially Senator Jesse Helms (D-NC), who tries year after year to repeal it.  Despite that, it is unlikely to be overruled as of 2005.

Desert Shield

Again, I have several updates devoted to this, and you can read them, if you like.

Donald Rumsfeld

Rumsfeld serves in Congress as a Progressives from 1963-1977, when he becomes SoD under Reagan.  After Reagan loses in 1980, Rumsfeld returns to Illinois, serving as Governor from 1983-1991.  He retires from politics in 1991, and teaches at Northwestern until his death on January 8, 2005 from a heart attack.

Scoop Jackson

After leaving the Presidency in 1977, Jackson becomes a roving diplomat, going to places such as Iraq and Iran; he eventually teaches diplomacy at the University of Washington, dying on December 31, 1996, at age 84, of cancer.

John Kennedy

Kennedy serves in Congress from 1947-1965, when he is elected to the Senate.  While in the Senate, he becomes a leader for liberal causes, and rises to the Chairmanship of the HELP Committee, from 1989-1999.  He retires from the Senate at age 84 in 2001, and dies on November 22, 2003, at age 86, while visiting friends in Dallas.

Nelson Rockefeller

Rockefeller serves as Governor of New York from 1959-1975, running for President on the Progressives ticket in 1964 and 1968, losing twice.  In his retirement, he teaches economics at NYU, dying on September 16, 1990 of a heart attack while writing a book about his art collection.

Sonny Perdue

Perdue was elected Governor of Georgia in 2003, where he has governed as a conservative, and is fairly popular.

Jim Martin

Martin served in the Georgia legislature from 1983-2005, before being elected to the Senate as a Democrat to replace Zell Miller.

[Workers' Friend]

Very good, it is kinda funny though how all of the politicians that go on and teach die of a heart attack or stroke before 2006.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Very good, it is kinda funny though how all of the politicians that go on and teach die of a heart attack or stroke before 2006.

Dole died of cancer, in all fairness.

[Workers' Friend]

Very good, it is kinda funny though how all of the politicians that go on and teach die of a heart attack or stroke before 2006.

Dole died of cancer, in all fairness.

Oh yeah, I remember now. It'd wouldn't be surprising if Bill Clinton dies of AIDS or Syphilis in 2006.