Why Lincoln Would Make a Terrible Candidate in 2012

His agnosticism would make him a completely untenable candidate in modern times, especially within the Republican party.

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April 15, 2011

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His agnosticism would make him a completely untenable candidate in modern times, especially within the Republican party.

Monthly Issue April 2026

In this monthly issue, we examine how our understanding of energy — and how we source and use it — is evolving.

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