Q&A: In what ways is Barack Obama NOT like Abraham Lincoln? Have the comparisons gone too far?

Question by John S.: In what ways is Barack Obama NOT like Abraham Lincoln? Have the comparisons gone too far?
The media is abuzz with suggestions that the great past leader from Illinois — the “Land of Lincoln” — is now emerging again in spirit via Barack Obama coming into power in Washington.

While there may be similarities between Lincoln and Obama by COMPARISON, this question is soliciting the CONTRASTS that come to your mind.

Is Obama already of Lincoln-esque proportions in our national conscience even before he is installed into office?

What’s going on?

Best answer:

Answer by gvr
obama wouldn’t have emancipated the slaves

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