I think that one impact will be on morale. Some will be disgusted that they voted for Reagan and got GWH Bush. Memories were longer then. JFKs assassination (plus MLK, Bobby, Lennon, and Malcolm X) took a toll.
just curious. When could women vote in the US, especially Massachusetts? I know my grandma was too young to vote, but I’m curious whether my great grandmothers could have helped the Massachusetts Miracle along.
I looked up the Cromwell brothers on Wikipedia, and Henry was capable but irritable. His letters while in power are described as complaints. Fleetwood, the brother in law, is also discussed as a possible successor, and some felt that he was Oliver Cromwell’s actual choice.