I wonder if there are any sociological factors behind whether we use a candidate's first or last name to refer to them. We say Hillary and Bernie, but not Martin. The only first-name candidate in the GOP is Jeb (sometimes Ted), and that's intentional branding. Do we only use first names to distinguish between politicians with the same surname (Clinton, Bush), or as a mark of affection/closeness (Bernie and maybe Bill/Hillary?)?
In the case of Hillary, she's is where she is today because of her husband, so I guess her 1st name is important to her. Can't speak for the rest tho
I believe Hillary also uses her first name as well since her brand relies on her appealing to female voters i.e. "I'm with her" (The primary reason is obviously because she shares her last name with Bill though).
I believe Hillary also uses her first name as well since her brand relies on her appealing to female voters i.e. "I'm with her" (The primary reason is obviously because she shares her last name with Bill though).
Well this and because there already was a President Clinton. She needs some distinction . She can't call herself Clinton without people saying "which one"
Well this and because there already was a President Clinton. She needs some distinction . She can't call herself Clinton without people saying "which one"
People naturally specify or default to the more recent one. Usually in larger political contexts it's George W. or George H. W. Within more limited contexts it's obvious which is being talked about.
Bitch be optimistic, have hope, that's what the Sandersnistas are running they damn campaign on so why tha hell can't we steal some like they stole my voter data
The "Sandersnistas" didn't steal your voter data, a former staffer who got fired instantly after the incident did. This is getting ridiculous and embarrassing at this point.
The "Sandersnistas" didn't steal your voter data, a former staffer who got fired instantly after the incident did. This is getting ridiculous and embarrassing at this point.
If we did that you'd be sending out paragraphs about how Hillary Clinton is the most ethical candidate to ever run from president since Hillary Clinton in 2008.
The Super PAC that is spending on Bernie belongs to a union and is not coordinating with his campaign in any way. Many Super PACs spending on Hillary are run by Clinton's friends and associates.
Yes, this is a awkward and sounds like hair-splitting, but Bernie doesn't "have" a Super PAC.
Edit: But slay, I wonder what agenda this evil nurses group is trying to make Bernie promote? A form of compassion? Universal Healthcare? I can't tell.
If we did that you'd be sending out paragraphs about how Hillary Clinton is the most ethical candidate to ever run from president since Hillary Clinton in 2008.
Well I don't know if I'd do exactly that, buuuut...
They're both wrong here. Hilly C and her campaign claim a little more progressivism than she necessarily has the right to claim, but Bernard also loves to try to mitigate her positions and that quote has been taken out of context a half million times.
I don't even get why she wants to be so progressive. I was fine with the "progressive who gets things done" line and I'm voting for her because of her more moderate policies and stances, she can chill!
Do we only use first names to distinguish between politicians with the same surname (Clinton, Bush), or as a mark of affection/closeness (Bernie and maybe Bill/Hillary?)?
. She can't call herself Clinton without people saying "which one"
