Was Lincoln a popular president while serving as president

Abraham Lincon was wildly accepted as one of the United States' best presidents. But while in the office, many if the American people not only thought he was doing a horrible job but also considered him to be a complete fool. It wasn't until his tragic assassination that he rose to the ubiquitous popularity he has today.

Yes with the people on the north side not so much on the south side for obvious reasons.