"President Roosevelt, sitting at his desk, was reading to a few friends a forthcoming message. At the close of a paragraph 'of a distinctly ethical character' he wheeled about and said: 'I suppose my critics will call that preaching, but I have such a bully pulpit!'" Why does President Roosevelt use the imagery of a pulpit? (1 point) Responses The president threatens people with harm or danger to achieve presidential objectives. The president threatens people with harm or danger to achieve presidential objectives. The president always uses a pulpit to speak from like religious leaders. The president always uses a pulpit to speak from like religious leaders. The president has a responsibility to lead the public to seek a better society like religious leaders. The president has a responsibility to lead the public to seek a better society like religious leaders. The President supports a specific religion for Americans. The President supports a specific religion for Americans.
The president uses the imagery of a pulpit to emphasize the idea that he has a powerful platform from which to communicate his beliefs and values to the public. Like a preacher using a pulpit to deliver a sermon, President Roosevelt sees his position as a platform to inspire and lead the public towards a better society. He views his role as a leader with a responsibility to communicate and advocate for ethical principles and values.
