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In reply to the discussion: Don't call her Kamala, call her Harris. Or VP Harris. [View all]
Tommy Carcetti
(43,623 posts)37. It rolls off the tongue nicely though.
If her name were say, Susan, maybe it would be different.
Then again we’ve frequently called President Biden “Joe.”
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There's standards, but how an individual chooses to be identified shouldn't be up for
Ms. Toad
Aug 2024
#78
If presenting themselves mean altering how they identify themselves to the world
Ms. Toad
Aug 2024
#84
i also advise them not to wear certain colors, and help them pick their headshots.
mopinko
Aug 2024
#87
I think its up to her and she seems to be behind her first name being used. Its an inclusive use of a beautiful first
ImNotGod
Aug 2024
#7
it's how she is branding her campaign ... taking advantage of having an unusual (for many) name nt
msongs
Aug 2024
#8
Same with Pelosi. The only exception was Hilary for obvious reasons
question everything
Aug 2024
#13
I agree. Many people won't take her as seriously if called by her first name. nt
pnwmom
Aug 2024
#17
Yes. Right now she doesn't care what she is called as long as people vote for her.
Irish_Dem
Aug 2024
#41
It's terrible how people feel so much familiarity and affection for our candidate
Bucky
Aug 2024
#29
it's a cultural thing, which is this country IS disrespect for female candidates.
mopinko
Aug 2024
#81
I tend to disagree. People call her Kamala because they connect with her, they like her and they
Vinca
Aug 2024
#44
I like Ike, Barack, Joe, Bill, Kamala (I didn't actually, but great name like Ike
arlyellowdog
Aug 2024
#53
That's been my approach, and I'll stick with it, but if Harris herself is happy with Kamala...
RidinWithHarris
Aug 2024
#72
Reminiscent of political correctness taken to the extreme. A lot of people we need to reach hate that.
mobeau69
Aug 2024
#76
I've always called TFG The Donald because that is what New Yorkers have always called him.
Raftergirl
Aug 2024
#91