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One of the staples of Confederate victory AH is that Robert E. Lee is almost certain to be elected the second President of the Confederacy in 1867. While I agree that he would surely win the election if he were to run (unless the POD involves a victory before Lee came to the fore or created some other particular circumstances), I question whether Lee would want to seek the presidency. He had no particular interest in politics before the war. His father's reputation and prosperity were virtually destroyed by political ambition, giving Lee a lesson in the dangers of seeking political office. On the other hand, he revered the example of George Washington, who became President after leading his country's army to victory.

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