Talk:Confederate States of America (Civil War Stalemate)

Confederacy
I don't think the confederacy would have any of Mexico, though they could possibly have Cuba. The only way they'd have Mexico is if in a world war, the US and Mexico were allied against them, and the Confederacy, along with their British and French allies, won the war.

I'd like to assume that the Confederacy wouldn't have slavery anymore. Maybe Truman gets rid of it in the 40's, maybe someone does it much earlier. However, I would love to come up with the candidates, running mates, and winners of every election.

In terms of the Confederate political system, stick to their constitution. It was very similar to the American constitution, with a bit more states rights, protection for slavery, and different rules for the President. The president had a one term limit with 6 year terms. Counting 1860 as its first election, that would make 2016 an election year. I'd say there would be three parties--A far right/tea party type, a more establishment/moderate conservative, and a moderate liberal. I'd say the 2010 election would've been Mike Huckabee vs. John McCain vs. John Edwards. I'd give McCain the slight edge over Huckabee. This coming election would be Ted Cruz vs. Lindsey Graham vs. Tim Kaine. I'd give it to Cruz.

I really know a lot about the politics and politicians from the south from doing a lot of research on it. There is a good chance you could have a successful economically progressive party from like 1880-1930, with at least one president, such as Marion Butler. That party could eventually become the liberal party. Also, After Jefferson Davis, there would be immediate issues about whether to elect someone who believes in absolute states rights or someone who is more like Davis. The first election would be something like Zebulon B. Vance against Robert M.T. Hunter. I think that just after the Civil War, they would try a states' rights person. He would fail miserably, and be one of the worst Presidents.

The last thing to think about in terms of Confederate politics is the influence of the KKK. Would a KKK-run party develop? I think they would possibly win elections sometimes, and their party could develop into the Tea Party equivalent.