Iceweasel
Diamond Member
Nice try. But you can't label anyone you want a moderate to make your case. Lincoln was very controversial in the day and was killed for it. Installing a national road system is how you define moderate? Investing in a sound infrastructure is good business and hardly "non-conservative". Contrary to your world view conservatives do spend money, they just choose to do it wisely.Abraham Lincoln, a member of the moderate faction of the Republican Party and the Republican's very first president ended slavery.
Dwight Eisenhower is responsible for the US's interstate highway system and his public works project developed a strong middle class which led to years of a strong economy.