The Lincoln-Douglas debates turned Abe into a contender for president two years later in 1860. He won that election, making him the nation’s 16th president.

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Introduction: From Lincoln and Douglas to Nixon and Kennedy -- The least man I ever saw -- Take care of your old Whigs -- A David greater than Goliath -- For God's sake, Linder, come up -- In the face ...