At the DNC last week, Al Gore directed our attention to former President Lincoln:
"A century and a half ago, when America faced our greatest trial, the end of one era gave way to the birth of another. The candidate who emerged victorious in that election is now regarded by most historians as our greatest president. Before he entered the White House, Abraham Lincoln's experience in elective office consisted of eight years in his state legislature in Springfield, Illinois, and one term in Congress - during which he showed the courage and wisdom to oppose the invasion of another country that was popular when it started but later condemned by history."
So like Lincoln, Obama can be labeled as not having enough experience for the job. And maybe, like Lincoln, Obama can become one of our greatest Presidents. Can the same be said for Republican running-mate Sarah Palin?
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Interesting point, however I once argued in a class last fall that like President Truman, Abraham Lincoln was a man who was made by his time and not by his own character or extraordinary leadership skills.
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