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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.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

As Seen on TV

(Fox News) - Speaking of money — presidential candidates have coughed up $107 million for TV ads so far this political season.

A University of Wisconsin study indicates Mitt Romney tops the list at $29 million, with McCain at $8 million.

Barack Obama has dropped $22.7 million. Hillary Clinton $18.7 million.

The most consistent image in the ads is the American flag —which appeared in 77 percent of McCain's spots — and 44 percent of Romney's.

Obama had the flag in 40 percent of his. Clinton had a flag in 33 percent.

Rudy Giuliani spent $5.5 million on TV ads and a total of $49 million overall — and what did he get for that investment? Just one delegate.

That's a new record for futility — topping the late John Connally — who spent $11 million for just one delegate in 1980.

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