Election 1860

Six months before the election, Bryant
told Lincoln, Make no speeches,
write no letters … make no promises.

No speeches? Your brilliant debates two years ago
were sheer oratory, we read them in all
the newspapers, and even in books.
It’s not like you to hold back your words.

What? No smutty information about Breckenridge,
no negative ads, especially about Douglas?
He’s a little weasel and has plenty to say
about you. There must be something
in John Bell’s past you could exaggerate.

Honestly Abe, why aren’t you talking to us?
We’d like to hear more about tariffs, and allowing
settlers to get free land in the West. What about
that transcontinental railroad, sounds like a lot of money.
Please, tell us your strategy. Promise us something.