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I'm not sure Lincoln would fare well if he were a presidential candidate today.

But having said all of that, that still doesn't account for a lot of the increase in popularity which stems, I think, from Lincoln's personal characteristics.

If I have to be typecast, I'd like it to be as Abraham Lincoln.

Abe Lincoln is my favorite president of all time - and he pulls off that top hat pretty well.

I cannot swallow whole the view of Lincoln as the Great Emancipator.

I think Lincoln had a unique parenting style. He let his kids run free and wild.

I had not got over the prejudice against Lincoln with which my personal contact with him in 1858 imbued me.

Lincoln had a tremendous capacity for personal growth - more than any other American President.

Lincoln would love the fact that Obama is such a great conciliator, trying to transcend ideology.

If Lincoln were alive today, he'd be turning over in his grave.