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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, September 14, 2010

Pres. Obama Writing Children's Book

(By POLITICO STAFF) - A children’s book written by President Obama about famous Americans will be released two weeks after the midterm elections, the AP reports.

The 40-page book, “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters,” will include the stories of George Washington, Jackie Robinson and Georgia O’Keeffe. Obama will donate the money earned from the book, which will sell for roughly $18, to a scholarship fund for children of military members killed or injured, the wire reports.

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