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Bully pulpit

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Doris Kearns Goodwin: The Power of Teddy Roosevelt's Bully Pulpit | Big Think

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Obama's bully pulpit continues to evolve

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What is BULLY PULPIT? What does BULLY PULPIT mean? BULLY PULPIT meaning, definition & explanation

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Biden Using 'Bully Pulpit' To Build 'Political Pressure' For Covid Relief Plan | MTP Daily | MSNBC

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The death of the bully pulpit

A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a "bully pulpit", by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning "superb" or "wonderful", a more common usage at that time.
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