raise, basically. >> jim tankersley, thank you so much. we appreciate it. you look very sharp. i appreciate the beard as well. >> you should try it. coming up on "the lead," he was in the oval office while nelson mandela sat in a prison cell. coming up next, we have former president jimmy carter who will share his memories of the south african leader with you and me. plus, you might think partisan politics couldn't taint the legacy of an international icon. you might think that. you would be wrong. how both sides are comparing mandela's fight against apartheid to things that help their political cause. [ male announcer ] here's a question for you: