Originally coined over 100 years ago by Theodore Roosevelt in talking about the power of the presidency, the bully pulpit of the White House is still probably the most potent of all positions of prestige and visibility from which to influence the public.

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As lawmakers become ever so comfortable in the power and prestige of their positions, the most difficult action they could ever take is to admit failure and get out of the way.

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Both positions are accompanied by the comforts of financial security, power and prestige within their respective environments.

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