As President, Lincoln was routinely subject to shocking ridicule from begrudging 'supporters' ("a baboon","the original gorilla","an idiot","a barbarian", "yahoo", etc.). Was this contempt as widespread as it sounds? Was this vitriol abnormal for the era? How did he overcome it?

by td4999

Is there anything particular about Lincoln that made even his supporters hostile to him?

kenneths_frequency

Could you please quote an example where these phrases/words were used to denigrate Lincoln? Would be interesting to see the context in which they were used - campaign speech by his opponents, newspaper article, private conversation, etc. Thanks!