The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd formally announced Wednesday that he will seek a record ninth term in the Senate.
Using the Capitol Rotunda as a stage, the 87-year-old Democrat told the crowd he was "ready to go. Another round."
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