Grapevine: News anchor compares Obama to Lincoln

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And now some fresh pickings from the political grapevine.

Socialist President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela is using president Obama's reelection as a time to publicly criticize him.

Chavez who opposes US military involvement around the globe says quote.

He should dedicate himself to governing his country and forget dividing.

And invading other nations.

While many foreign leaders called the president to congratulate him one -- was more than just well wishes.

Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas told President Obama.

He is intent on going forward with the Palestinian bid for United Nations recognition.

Despite US opposition.

Only time will tell how the Obama presidency will be judged by history.

But one cable news anchor is already making a lofty comparisons.

MSNBC host Chris dancing is noting perceived similarities between the challenges faced by President Obama.

And Abraham Lincoln.

-- said to actress Gloria Reuben who co stars in the current movie about Lincoln quote.

You have a president who's newly elected who faces a divided congress and a divided country you must find these parallels fascinated.

News busters writes quote couldn't such a vague analogy be made of many presidents including George W.

Bush.

And finally Pope Benedict started a new Vatican department this weekend to promote the use and study of Latin.

The language may be ancient but the 85 year old pontiff will soon have a modern outlet to share anything.

That fits in 140 characters Vatican officials say Pope Benedict will have his own Twitter handle.

And by the end of the year tweeting Latin verses and phrases.

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