his character and ability, [106];
his doctrine of "popular sovereignty," [107];
avoids consequences of Dred Scott decision, [107];
defies Buchanan, [108];
his conduct in Lecompton case dictated by desire to secure reëlection to Senate, [108];
attacks "English Bill" as unfair, [109];
his candidacy for reëlection gives Lincoln opportunity, [113];
renominated by Democrats, [114];
denounced by South, [116];
opposed by administration, [116];