In NH, Obama is asked his favorite former President: "A tall, skinny guy" from Ilinois..."

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His answer is thoughtful, and lasts a couple of minutes. Video at link: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/09/obama-l... /

CNN: October 9, 2007
Obama looks to Lincoln

LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire (CNN) ­– At a picturesque New England setting, perched close to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, was asked by New Hampshire voters which former president he admired the most and why.

“I suppose I’m biased because I’m from Illinois, but there’s a tall skinny guy who the Washington folks didn’t think had much experience, who had served in the state legislature there, and then a couple years in Congress before taking on the presidency who did pretty well. I am a great admirer of Lincoln,” Obama told the group....