What was the idea of using the presidency as a bully pulpit?

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Nathalia Salinas

30 January, 15:03

What was the idea of using the presidency as a bully pulpit?

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Ellis Blackburn · Answer 1

Answer: Advocating an agenda

Explanation:

This idea was coined by President Theodore Roosevelt. He believed his office was used as a "bully pulpit" because it was a stage where agenda could be propagated. Bully in that context or in his own concept meant superb and that his office was a superb platform to advocate an agenda.