People on this site in 1864: "Man, I know we're in the middle of a war with the Confederacy, but Lincoln's just too wild and incoherent in his speeches! McClellan seems like a solid hand at the wheel who'll bring some stability to this country."
It’s amazing how different a picture you get based on what your mutuals are talking about. On my feed we’re all aghast at the move to blow up the campaign, whether it’s out of genuine mindless panic or pure bad faith, while on FB my ancient Dem friends have gone 100% for Joe Must Bow Out. It’s bad
People on this site in 1936: "Man, I know that President Roosevelt's economic programs have revitalized the country, but he's looking so frail and weak, and his voice quavers on the radio! I just don't know if it would be a good idea to keep him in charge, you know?"
& if McClellan had been elected, he'd even still be ordering the Army of the Potomac to drill some more because it wasn't quite ready to invade Virginia.