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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, May 25, 2010

Under Fire for Oil Spill, Obama Hosting 3 Fundraisers for Sen. Barbara Boxer

Obama to Visit Bay Area to Bolster Boxer's Bid

SAN FRANCISCO (San Francisco Chronicle) - President Obama will land in the Bay Area today to raise money for U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer's re-election campaign as an anti-incumbent wave has Republicans in blue California convinced this is their best shot in years to oust their liberal nemesis.

The president's two-day trip, which includes a pitch Wednesday for green jobs, underscores the high stakes for Democrats, who want to avoid a big loss this year in California, which could be a blow to the party in the 2012 presidential election.

At the same time, Republicans are eyeing Boxer's seat as a foothold toward recovering a majority in the Senate.

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