Last known picture of Abraham Lincoln

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I was in the crowd here in Clinton way back when Clinton and Gore first ran for office. Because of our town's name, the candidates visited here. We tried to get them to speak at Surratt House, but their "handlers" told us we had a bad reputation with Presidents! I told them only Republican ones, but that didn't sway them. They also said that they needed an area where they could better protect him (meaning that sharpshooters could not be posted on our slanted roof).

I will agree with your friend that he exudes charisma and knows how to ooze Southern "charm." By the way, the pair chose a strip mall here in town for the site of their press event and stood in front of a shop with a big sign on the roof -- Clinton Cycle.

I have also met with a former aide to Mrs. Clinton, who is writing a book that will include something about the Lincoln story. He swears that Mr. Clinton is very genuine in liking people and that I would enjoy talking with him. I'm more of a Bush fan, however.