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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 25, 2008

Family Feud

(Fox News) - Some Democrats are worried that the ongoing fight between Barack Obama and the Clintons might divide the party, but it seems the issue has itself divided the party.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy — who supports Obama — has been critical of Bill Clinton for what he calls "glib cheap shots." "That's beneath the dignity of a former president," Leahy told The Washington Post. "He is not helping anyone, and certainly not helping the Democratic Party."

Senator Ted Kennedy and Congressman Rahm Emanuel have spoken to Mr. Clinton about his attacks on Obama.

But senator Barbara Boxer says she does not see the squabbling as a long-term problem. And fellow Democratic Senator Benjamin Cardin says, "It's a competitive campaign, good for the Democratic Party and good for our country."

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