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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.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Nancy Pelosi: Bush Tax Cuts "Did Not Create Jobs" And Should Be "Repealed"



"My stance is that the Bush-era tax cuts contributed to the deficit, did not create any jobs and that they should be repealed," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said at her weekly briefing.

(Real Clear Politics Video) - House of Representatives leader Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she backs letting lower tax rates for high income earners expire at year-end, despite opposition by several Senate Democrats who argue the economy is too fragile for higher taxes.

Dems' Growing Support of Continuing Bush Tax Cuts



(Fox Business Network) - FBN's Stuart Varney on the growing debate among Democrats over ending President Bushs tax cuts.

Three Senate Dems Now Support Bush Tax Cut Extension



(Fox Business Network) - FNC contributor Andrea Tantaros on the future of the Bush tax cuts as some Democrats begin to support an extension of those cuts.

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