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Bully Pulpit

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.

Monday, February 20, 2006

Primary challenge looming for GOP

Party divisions may cause problem when Election Day arrives

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH


A week has passed since candidate filing opened in North Carolina, but there are already at least eight GOP incumbents in the N.C. House facing a challenge from within their party.

It would appear that the same feud between moderate and conservative Republicans that some believe helped the Democrats regain control of the House two years ago isn't about to wane. Before the filing deadline arrives Feb. 28, a few more GOP members could have a primary race.

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