On CNN, Trump Supporter Compares Trump To Abraham Lincoln

Andy Dean: “Abraham Lincoln Lost The Senate Race In 1858 And Then He Won The Presidency In 1860. This Is Donald Trump's Time”

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From the March 8 edition of CNN's America's Choice 2016:

ANDY DEAN (GUEST): Historically, sometimes the times do make the candidate. Abraham Lincoln lost the Senate race in 1858 and then he won the presidency in 1860. This is Donald Trump's time.

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