What Is the Bully Pulpit?
The phrase "bully pulpit" comes from a description of White House prestige and power by President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt believed his power to persuade citizens' minds on matters of public policy was enhanced greatly by this platform.
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Household Word
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"Bully pulpit" has entered the public lexicon to the extent that its meaning has come to be readily understood to refer to anyone who has access to a platform that can enhance the impact or efficacy of a message.
Politics
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Even though the adjective derives from the name for the sermon rostrum in religious worship, the phrase "bully pulpit" is used most often in the political arena in regards to public policy influence.
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Presidency
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The President of the United States is generally the only one credited with possession of a bully pulpit at the federal level. The access to such a platform by the other branches of government, though co-equal, is impeded due to the larger numbers of co-equal members (the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States).
Organizations
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Groups have adopted this phrase to apply it to an organization's name or newsletter.
Golf Course
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The Bully Pulpit Golf Course, located in the North Dakota Badlands, was designed and constructed to honor President Theodore Roosevelt.
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