Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Biden to announce on Thursday...will give generously! [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)Is not a King. There is a looong history of presidential nicknames, and catch phrases going for them, and many more than a few were technically juvenile.
Andrew Jacksons detractors referred to him as Jack Ass, and in turn he both embraced it and made it the symbol of the Democratic Party.
Martin Van Buren was called, and referred to himself as old KinderhooK after his hometown.
James K Polk as young hickory because he was a protege of Andrew Jacksons.
Abraham Lincoln - Uncle Abe
Chester Arthur - Chet
Theodore Roosevelt - Teddy
Ike, the Gipper ..
Heck in this race we have uncle Joe
Some are given by friends/allies, others by opponents, most make candidates and Presidents themselves more memorable. And for a Representative Republic, especially during election time, do more to make candidates more relatable (when flattering at least).
I love your protectionism of such a great candidate who happens to be in my top list, but I do most sincerely feel your dislike in this particular case is misplaced.
He obviously supports the moniker, his supporters say it adoringly, and isnt something being used on him by opponents detractors.
Frankly, if he keeps raising in the polls, I anticipate the disparaging names that will be thrown his way by opposition will be utilizing his last name more than his first.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided