Agreed.
Lincoln had a huge vocabulary that would put today’s politicians at a distinct disadvantage in a debate...Although he might talk over the heads of the critics...Which happened at Gettysburg by the way.
Lincoln was Self-schooled too. He was very impressive, and somebody I'd like to meet, but I fear my expectations might ruin the experience.
I think he made America what it is today, and Obama has tapped into it.
Obama is the quintessential All American: He is Lincoln. He is Michael Jordan. He is Tiger Woods.