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This might be a common topic to talk about, but my take is slightly different. It assumes the state legislature of Illinois is much more pro-Republican already, averting the issue. Lincoln becomes a Senator in 1859 as a result. I am somewhat familiar with his illness and he is two years younger, not the President, and the U.S. is not at war at this time. What I am most interested in is would he do as a Senator at this time. I would like to, but not to elaborate, hear thoughts on the alt 1860 election where people like Seward and Douglas are likely to be candidates. Slavery obviously has to be mentioned, and foreign policy, especially regarding Spain(in relation to Cuba given the South wanted to annex it) is welcome.
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