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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.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Duke DA Asks State Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Take Over 'Rape' Case

Fox News

DURHAM, N.C. — Facing ethics charges that could lead to his disbarment, the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case asked the state attorney general's office Friday to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the case.

District Attorney Mike Nifong sent a letter Friday requesting the special prosecutor, said Noelle Talley, a spokeswoman for the attorney general's office.

posted by Andy W. Rogers | 10:21 PM

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