In what way did Obama go further than Lincoln in building an ideologically diverse administration?

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Obama retained Robert Gates, a holdover from the Bush administration, as Secretary of Defense, showcasing a commitment to ideological diversity by keeping a key member of a previous Republican administration in his cabinet. Lincoln, while also known for his "Team of Rivals" approach, did not include members from an opposing party who were part of the immediate past administration.

In What Way Did Obama Go Further Than Lincoln in Building