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Could see Lodge running if he had any chance of winning. As noted before, he had virtually no chance of winning in 1964 otl, and was too happy in other roles by 1968 to consider it.

Romney, correct about the comparison with EM. Though whether or not he was eligible to run is somewhat debatable.

Lindsay, no way at all for either spot. General rule of thumb, mayors don't get considered for such things. Not enough of a following. That Rudy Giuliani was in a position that he could otl is a very special case.

Goldwater gets a very bad rap historically. He was actually a centrist in most ways, forced to run like he did otl by the situation. Not really a "right-wing" standard bearer. He would be a very good potential candidate.

Very much doubt Reagan would even consider the lower half of a ticket. His actions with Ford in 1976 and 1980 basically give that one away.

Rockefeller is a distinct possibility.

Agnew, no way.

Ford seems to have had little desire for it. I very much doubt he would have done it.

Fairly sure Scranton would have tried to run. But I doubt he would have been at the top of the ticket - more likely, he would have had the VP role on the ticket.

Pretty much the same as Scranton for Percy.

Jim Rhodes, governor of Ohio, would be a another good choice.

My guess...

Rockefeller for President. Second choice would be Goldwater.

For Rockefeller, Percy would work for VP.

Goldwater, likely VP is Scranton.