MR. LINCOLN HAS OTHER PLANS

Philadelphia has a thriving industry of “historical look-alikes” – people who dress up as Washington or Jefferson or Lincoln for parties or events. With the Republican National Convention coming to town soon, business figured to be booming for the bogus Abes, Toms and Georges. But it seems that Republicans are last-minute partiers, and now many of the portrayers are booked for other gigs. – Philadelphia Inquirer