Who Said This?

[Gene C]

Who said/ wrote this?

"Three fourths of the political world - those who lead especially - are corrupt-fish - dollar-power seekers - mud hunters - scoundrels"

* Hint - He was a contemporary of Lincoln

[RJNorton]

Ward Hill Lamon?

[LincolnMan]

Seward?

[Gene C]

Good guess, but it's not Lamon or Seward

[RJNorton]

Thomas Nast?

[loetar44]

Leonard Swett ?

[Gene C]

All good guesses, but no

Hint #1 - this person is probably best know for his association with Lincoln before he became president. However, the statement was made in 1861.

[RJNorton]

James H. Matheny?

[Gene C]

Not him either....
the next hint will be in two hours

[Wild Bill]

Alexander Stephens

[loetar44]

Herndon ?

[L Verge]

Stephen Douglas?

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Stephen Douglas?

I cheated and looked it up. Seward wrote this to Leonard Swett regarding the appointment of Simon Cameron to the Cabinet, so Bill appears to have given the correct answer - unless my source is wrong. http://abrahamlincolnandthecivilwar.word...nard-swett

[Gene C]

Kees is correct. Very good!

From "Lincoln's Herndon" by David Donald (p.81) quote is from a letter Herndon wrote to Lyman Trumbull on Jan 27, 1861

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[RJNorton]

Looks great!

[Gene C]

An "Honorable Mention" to Laurie for cheating...which is perfectly acceptable in the world of politics.
That must have been a common saying back then.

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