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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
My Fair Lincoln
Oct 25, 2023
Journalist and NPR host Steve Inskeep joins The Remnant to discuss his book on Abraham Lincoln, exploring Lincoln's encounters with figures who disagreed with him. They delve into Lincoln's personal story, his role in shaping America, and the reasons behind people's fascination with him. They also discuss the role of religion and media bias in 19th century America, Lincoln's beliefs on law and abolition, and the challenges of changing political beliefs.
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- Building a coalition based on shared interests is crucial for political success.
- Negative polarization in American politics hinders coalition-building and policy discussions.
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Understanding Lincoln's Approach to Politics
Lincoln believed in appealing to people's self-interest in order to build a coalition and achieve political success. He understood that it was not necessary to change everyone's fundamental beliefs, but rather to gather a majority of support. This approach is still relevant today, as seen in initiatives to create clean energy jobs in red states, which aim to engage different ideologies and address shared interests.
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