Would JFK have been successfully re-elected in 1964?

If he had been able to keep under wraps the true state of his health and his history of extramarital affairs, almost certainly. But he probably would have had to find a new running mate. read more

Certainly, even if President Kennedy had refused to stand down, he could not have successful run for President in November 1964 - by then his sickness would have been so obvious that not even the mainstream media could have covered it up any more. read more

JFK will have no trouble with re-election unless the issue of his back pain and overall health becomes public. But then again, the people would have been far more tolerant of his medical issues in 1964 than they would be today. read more