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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, October 15, 2010

Cringe TV: Sen. Harry Reid Describes Colonoscopies During Nevada Senate Debate

(By Steve Krakauer, Mediaite) - Sen. Harry Reid debated Sharron Angle last night in Nevada, and it put on display why the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate could lose to someone who has consistently made gaffes and odd statements during this campaign.

“Nevada Senate debate fizzles,” wrote Politico, while The Daily Caller just went with “Awkwarrrd.” The most awkward moment? Reid’s detailed description of a colonoscopy.

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