In the modern era, the equivalent practice of using the presidency as a bully pulpit (theodore roosevelt) could best be summed up in the phrase, ""

In the modern era, the equivalent practice of using the presidency as a bully pulpit (Theodore Roosevelt) could best be summed up in the phrase, "going public". President Theodore Roosevelt took an unrestricted view of his job. In two administrations, he never hesitated  to take his case - controversies - directly to the people (a Presidency called “bully pulpit”). He was the typical proactive President of the 19th century.

Bully pulpit is the ability to use the Presidency´s office to influence Congress to accept legislative proposals. An active use of the Presidency’s prestige to inspire/moralize.

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