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Lincoln faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum from "summary" of Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Throughout his presidency, Lincoln found himself in a delicate position, navigating the turbulent waters of political criticism coming from both sides of the spectrum. On one hand, the Radical Republicans accused him of being too lenient towards the South, advocating for a more aggressive stance in dealing with the Confederacy. Led by Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner, these critics believed that Lincoln's conciliatory approach was compromising the Union cause and prolonging the war unnecessarily. They pushed for the immediate emancipation of slaves and harsher treatment of the Southern states, viewing Lincoln's moderate policies as a hindrance to t...
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