BuzzFeed - And then he praised Nixon. President Obama cited Abraham Lincoln as his favorite president Thursday, and said, "I'm really not that partisan of a guy" during an Austin, Texas, event. The president praised Republican Presidents Nixon, Eisenhower, Lincoln, and Roosevelt in a speech blasting Republicans calling for them to take up legislation the White House supports. Here's the video of Obama's remarks: View Video ⺠U.S. President Barack Obama stops at Franklin Barbecue during a visit to Austin, Texas July 10, 2014. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters
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