Why is Abraham Lincoln so popular right now?

[Laurie Verge]

Some could be the Bicentennial of his birth just three years ago. Another factor is probably the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the upcoming anniversary of the assassination. I wonder, however, if some of it could be a socio-political statement.

By that I mean that (and this is my opinion strictly) many are confused, angry, and disappointed by the direction that our society and our government in general appear to be heading in. Maybe there is a desire to see someone of Lincoln's "moveable objectives and principles" take over and steer us through this dangerous course?? And yes, I'm a centrist who leans to the right!