How do you think Benjamin Hardin Helm felt about Abraham Lincoln’s offer? Why

Helm struggled with his decision. Lincoln's offer was generous. By accepting it, however, Helm would be turning against much of his family, including members who had joined the Confederate army. By refusing it, he would cut himself off from other members of the family, such as the Lincolns.

is this question from a book? ?

the answer is that the political parties encourage people to caste vote.