How do Abraham Lincoln's politics stand up today?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 19, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Imagine if President Bush appointed Al Gore, John Kerry and John McCain to his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln did something very similar in the 19th century, when he appointed three of his bitter political

How do Abraham Lincoln's politics stand up today?

Imagine if President Bush appointed Al Gore, John Kerry and John McCain to his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln did something very similar in the 19th century, when he appointed three of his bitter political rivals to high appointive office. Originally aired December 1, 2005

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Doris Kearns Goodwin , a Pulitzer-prize winning historian and author, her latest book is called Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln .

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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