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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, March 07, 2008

United We Stand

(Fox News) - Two Ohio Democrats tell The Politico newspaper that superdelegates in the state are banding together to get what they want — withholding their endorsements from Obama and Clinton until they receive what is called a concrete proposal to protect American jobs.

The stance is the first evidence of superdelegates joining forces to use their leverage in exchange for political favors. All but one of Ohio's congressional Democrats remain uncommitted — even though the state voted solidly for Clinton Tuesday.

A spokesman for Congressman Tim Ryan says the group sent a letter to both candidates last week outlining their views about the economy. But he denies there is any collusion to withhold votes.

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