[itsahoot]

I don't see the difference in height making a difference to anyone.

Tommy Daschle used to use a stool behind the podium. Looked on Google for a picture couldn't find one but I have seen them before, oh well.

[circlecity]

"Tommy Daschle used to use a stool behind the podium. Looked on Google for a picture couldn't find one but I have seen them before, oh well."

I remember that too but I think it has more to do with ego than any political advantage/disadvantage.