There's a little more nuance to it. Lincoln is adored by liberals and conservatives alike, because he is essentially a founder of the progressive movement in America and the first Republican president, so both sides vote him highly. Often, FDR gets more first-place votes, but is hindered by conservatives, who despise him and rank him unusually low.
Lincoln usually gets first because he is claimed by both political movements (one in spirit and one in name). Although, FDR got first in the 2011 poll, which isn't surprising, since he's the only president to be elected more than twice (actually won four but did not live to serve most of his fourth term).
There's a little more nuance to it. Lincoln is adored by liberals and conservatives alike, because he is essentially a founder of the progressive movement in America and the first Republican president, so both sides vote him highly. Often, FDR gets more first-place votes, but is hindered by conservatives, who despise him and rank him unusually low.
ReplyDeleteLincoln usually gets first because he is claimed by both political movements (one in spirit and one in name). Although, FDR got first in the 2011 poll, which isn't surprising, since he's the only president to be elected more than twice (actually won four but did not live to serve most of his fourth term).