presidential wannabe greek affiliations

[oldu]

I was curious to know how many of the potential Republican candidates for president had Greek affiliations. John Huntsman is a Sigma Chi from U. Utah; Rick Perry is an AGR from Texas A & M; and Rick Santorum is a TEP from Penn State.

Tim Paulenty attended U of Minn, Newt Gingrich attended Emory and Michelle attended Winona State and all could possibly be Greeks. Mitt Romney attended BYU and probably is not (unless honorary).

Anyone else have information?

[Benzgirl]

I don't think some organizations want to claim a few of them even if they are members.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by oldu

I was curious to know how many of the potential Republican candidates for president had Greek affiliations. John Huntsman is a Sigma Chi from U. Utah; Rick Perry is an AGR from Texas A & M; and Rick Santorum is a TEP from Penn State.

Tim Paulenty attended U of Minn, Newt Gingrich attended Emory and Michelle Bachman attended Winona State and all could possibly be Greeks. Mitt Romney attended BYU and probably is not (unless honorary).

Fixed your post.

[sdtennisgal]

Can you even imagine having Rick Santorum as an active member while you are pledging?! Yikes!

I guess Sarah Palin changed universities so much it is doubtful she was in a sorority.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I don't think some organizations want to claim a few of them even if they are members.

You got that right.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by oldu

I was curious to know how many of the potential Republican candidates for president had Greek affiliations. John Huntsman is a Sigma Chi from U. Utah; Rick Perry is an AGR from Texas A & M; and Rick Santorum is a TEP from Penn State.

Tim Pawlenty attended U of Minn, Newt Gingrich attended Emory and Michele Bachmann attended Winona State and all could possibly be Greeks. Mitt Romney attended BYU and probably is not (unless honorary).

Anyone else have information?

Fixed it again.

I find Michele Bachmann vile, but if folks were referring to all the men by their full name, even if spelled incorrectly, then she should be shown the same respect. And that goes for every political party.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

I find Michele Bachmann vile, but if folks were referring to all the men by their full name, even if spelled incorrectly, then she should be shown the same respect. And that goes for every political party.

Thank you.

On a similar note:
If only I could get people to stop saying "Barack and Michelle." They aren't the first President and First Lady who have had that issue but that's my sidebar.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Thank you.

On a similar note:
If only I could get people to stop saying "Barack and Michelle." They aren't the first President and First Lady who have had that issue but that's my sidebar.

I see what you're saying. It does depend on the context. If they say "Barack and Michelle Obama," it's not completely inappropriate. First names only is inappropriate, I would say. "President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama" is, of course, the most appropriate way to refer to them. When they're making "coupley"-type appearances, in less formal situations, referring to them as "Barack and Michelle Obama" isn't inappropriate, I think. As long as they're adding a last name.

Of course, I rarely ever hear of this particular President referred to as "President Obama" but that's a whole 'nother can of worms.

ETA: I said each of my points twice and you know what? It's repetitive, and redundant, and I'm still leaving it.

[APhi4Ever]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I don't think some organizations want to claim a few of them even if they are members.

I agree

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

First names only is inappropriate, I would say.

I'm talking about calling them by their first name, hence "Barack and Michelle."

LOL. I didn't consider your post repetitive until you said it.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I'm talking about calling them by their first name, hence "Barack and Michelle."

LOL. I didn't consider your post repetitive until you said it.

Some people can refer to them as Barack and Michelle. Rahm Emmanuel, for example, that sneaky sexy little man. Even perhaps Speaker John Boehner, but not in a press conference. Like, if there were a dinner party, he could say to his wife, "Well, Barack and Michelle invited us to their house for dinner on Friday, do you want to go?"

But perhaps President Obama refers to Speaker Boehner as "Johnny" and Speaker Boehner refers to President Obama as "Barry." I highly doubt anyone ever refers to Her Magnificence First Lady Michelle Obama as "Shelly" though.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

Some people can refer to them as Barack and Michelle. Rahm Emmanuel, for example, that sneaky sexy little man. Even perhaps Speaker John Boehner, but not in a press conference. Like, if there were a dinner party, he could say to his wife, "Well, Barack and Michelle invited us to their house for dinner on Friday, do you want to go?"

But perhaps President Obama refers to Speaker Boehner as "Johnny" and Speaker Boehner refers to President Obama as "Barry." I highly doubt anyone ever refers to Her Magnificence First Lady Michelle Obama as "Shelly" though.

Are you alright today? LOL.

Yes, many people who personally know President Obama refer to him as "Barack" and "Barry" when not in mixed company. But, he isn't the average American's pal therefore....

[agzg]

I'm just being silly, at this point. Interwebz are for the lulz.

[DrPhil]

Okay I thought you were serious and having a DUH moment.

[DubaiSis]

And I beg to differ. The president is ALWAYS Mr. President (along with last or full name when appropriate), even with his closest friends. Remember the scene in The American President?