My dad CLAIMS to have invented this joke. I think it's too good and don't want to give him credit, but I can't find it online.
This story takes place in 1860. Back 150+ years ago, presidental candidates didn't have nearly the luxuries current candidates do. The didn't stay in five star hotels or travel by private jet - they stayed with normal families on their campaigns and in exchange for a place to stay, would do chores around the property before they headed to a new city.
In 1860 Abraham L…