In this photo from Aug. 23, 2008, then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. and his vice presidential running mate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., wave at a rally in front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. The building is historic for its connection to a famous Republican, former President Abraham Lincoln, who once serve there as a lawmaker. Obama launched his successful presidential campaign there in February 2007 and later introduced his running mate. And Obama has quoted Lincoln in speech after speech as he campaigned, associating himself with one of America's greatest presidents whether the subject was patriotism or faith or veterans. (Associated Press) **FILE**
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