Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, capping the Midwestern Democrat’s short but swift ascent from a relative unknown to a leading driver of the party’s attacks on Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda.
Anyway, after seeing Walz’s record I think he’s a great choice. Unfortunately as VP he’s not a policy-maker, even though the VP can wield some influence, but hopefully his presence will drive things in a positive direction.
One thing I’ve noticed is almost any female politician, we refer to them by either their first name or the full name, but rarely by their last name. Meanwhile male politicians are almost exclusively referred to by their last name only.
Once I made this realization, I started making a conscious decision to stop saying Kamala and began referring to her as Harris.
“Kamala Walz” sounds like an Australian dance.
Anyway, after seeing Walz’s record I think he’s a great choice. Unfortunately as VP he’s not a policy-maker, even though the VP can wield some influence, but hopefully his presence will drive things in a positive direction.
Xena & Gabbie dancing for freedom?
Sweet.
One thing I’ve noticed is almost any female politician, we refer to them by either their first name or the full name, but rarely by their last name. Meanwhile male politicians are almost exclusively referred to by their last name only.
Once I made this realization, I started making a conscious decision to stop saying Kamala and began referring to her as Harris.
I’m ready for a Harris/Walz administration.
Good point. Maybe some minor unconscious psychological bias toward familiarity, therefore reduced expectations and respect for her position.
I feel like this belongs here:mahna mahna