1968 presidential election - plus psionics

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by RogerBW

I'd be interested in thoughts from people who know the era, or study American politics in particular...

Depending on exactly what "early" March means you're either just before or just after LBJ;s humiliation in the New Hampshire primary.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/9...0605/110509966

If events didn't diverge significantly before your date he's in a lot of trouble though. He's already screwed up the early campaign though he might be able to still win based on party bosses like Daley of Chicago who control delegate selection.

On the other hand, the great speed and success of Robert Keneedy's campaign indicates a strong amount of dissatisfaction with the staus quo in the Democratic Party.

There is also LBJ's physical health to consider. Even after leaving office and presumably greatly reducing his stress levels LBJ barely survived the end date of Nixon's first term (which would have been his second full term).

It's entirely possible that he might have decided not to run again even if he was on the brink of winning Vietnam with "Plan Psi from Langely".

Also, if there is a psionic conspiracy inside the Democratic party, RFK is a fine choice to be its' head or figurehead. Old Joe Kennedy (his father) had been scheming for a _ long_ time to make one or more of his sons President. :)

More seriously JFK was pretty firmly tied in to the early developments in counter-insurgency and unconventional warfare in his administration. If there was some sort of major backer in the formative years of secret US Inteligence psi he's likely to be the fellow. The psi spooks could certainly decide to transfer their loyalty or enlightened self-interest to RFK.

Generally you're not at all stuck with LBJ. Many other options are viable.