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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, October 21, 2010

Candidates pledge to make changes in Stokes County

(By Amanda Dodson, The Stokes News) - For those who have seen the political signs lining the roads but wanted to know more about the candidates running for office, the King Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidates’ Forum at the Stokes Family YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Each candidate was given the opportunity to introduce themselves and explain their reason for running. Board of Education incumbent Bill Hart, who is seeking a second term, relayed his passion for education. As a retired educator and son of a teacher, Hart recalled most of the conversations at his dinner table were centered on the public school system.

“It’s the only way to better your life. That’s the reason why I’m running,” Hart said.

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