Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
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His debate partner was Senator Stephen Douglas from Illinois. Douglas was a celebrated debater and speaker.
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
stephen douglas
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Illinois, where they were competing for a senatorial seat.
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Abraham Lincoln
he gained growing respect and a political following that would help him later novanet.