Which president compared himself to another?
Barack Obama
When did he do so?
when he announced his presidential election
Which president did he compare himself to?
Abraham Lincoln
Had they both served in the House of Representatives there?
yes
What is the similarity that means the most according to Obama?
how he plans to govern if elected
What shouldn't you allow to interfere with things?
hatred
What should you do?
hire the best
Does this include both parties?
yes
Who does he look up to?
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Did she write a book?
yes
what was the title?
Team of Rivals
Who is it about?
Lincoln
How does he describe the citizens of America?
as practical
So what does he want to do?
cast a wide net
To catch what?
people
With what?
expert knowledge
And what would they be hired to fill?
government positions
As interns and aids?
no
He is most interested in people who can help achieve what?
an end to the Iraq War.
And how would he like that handled?
logically