LINCOLN TO THE RESCUE.

The article discusses the political ideology of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and the lessons that the 2012 U.S. presidential candidates Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama can learn from Lincoln's actions and beliefs. Lincoln's reported ability to turn former adversaries into political allies is mentioned, along with an analysis of Lincoln's work in gaining the trust of supporters. Lincoln's role as a political strategist is allegedly portrayed in Steven Spielberg's motion picture entitled "Lincoln" which is scheduled to be released in 2012.