That he be able to get himself elected. Well, there's something in what you say. And do...
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Mr. Crimmin:
Gentlemen, I may not know as much as you about economics and theology, but I do know politics and what is the essential quality that we demand in our candidate. It is simply this: that he be able to get himself elected.
Politician:
Well, there's something in what you say.
Politician:
And do you think he can do it?
Mr. Crimmin:
I tell you, gentlemen, in that uncouth rail splitter you may observe one of the slickest, smoothest politicians that ever hoodwinked a yokel mob.
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I may not know as much as you do about economics and theology
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but I do know politics
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and what is the essential quality that we demand in our candidate
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It is simply this that he be able to get himself elected
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There's something in what you say
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And do you think he can do it
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I tell you gentlemen in that uncouth rail splitter
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you may observe one of the slickest smoothest politicians
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that ever hoodwinked a yokel mob
Clip duration: 27 seconds
Views: 91
Timestamp in movie: 01h 32m 54s
Uploaded: 19 November, 2022
Genres: biography, drama, history
Summary: Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.
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