Reagan had the bully pulpit and used it. His attackers could never get the edge.
Funny to catch those two words together as they have been on my mind this past week. I never thought of President Reagan a bully, but that is exactly what I think about BamaKennedy.
The word pulpit to me means 'credibility', which is why it was not offensive to hear 'bully pulpit' associated with President Reagan.
The phrase 'bully pulpit' that BamaKennedy is using exists but not for the same purpose as was used by President Reagan. BamaKennedy is bullying US like a boa constrictor takes his prey.