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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.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

White House source says Obama has no confidence in Democratic leadership on Capitol Hil

(By Ed Morrissey, Hot Air) - It’s time for another pass-the-popcorn moment in the unfolding drama that Barack Obama unleashed by cutting a deal with Republicans on tax rates.  Both sides gave ground on hotly-defended principles, and neither side is entirely happy at the result.  But Politico argues that Obama himself may have sought out a fight with the progressive wing on Capitol Hill, and that sources within the White House are happy to have this split...

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