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Wombat:
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--- Quote from: sitnspin on 26 Nov 2022, 21:12 ---I was today years old when I learned Pence's first name is Michael. Not sure how I avoided knowing that until now.
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I am genuinely intrigued. Do they always simply refer to him as Pence in US media?
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In general, male politicians here are often referred to by last name alone. With Pence specifically, "Mike Pence" does seem to be used sometimes, but he is often just referred to as "Pence."
Tova:
I genuinely thought all media would have used the name "Mike Pence" on the first mention. Simply "Pence" or "Mr. Pence" thereafter, sure.
Australian example
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/what-we-know-about-mike-pence-on-january-6/101159262
But also:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2022/11/14/mike-pence-tells-abcs-david-muir-the-presidents-words-were-reckless-on-january-6/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/11/14/mike-pence-memoir-so-help-me-god/
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/22/mike-pence-2024-staff-00070579
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2022/11/24/maggie-haberman-pence-trump-doj-testimony-january-6-cnntm-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/top-news-videos/
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-heading-back-new-hampshire-trump-hold-first-2024-rally-december
Struggling to find a counter-example.
But I totally understand that you wouldn't exactly devour news articles about Mike Pence. :lol:
Gyrre:
Just learned about the names of the meus.
sitnspin:
--- Quote from: Tova on 27 Nov 2022, 00:03 ---
--- Quote from: sitnspin on 26 Nov 2022, 21:12 ---I was today years old when I learned Pence's first name is Michael. Not sure how I avoided knowing that until now.
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I am genuinely intrigued. Do they always simply refer to him as Pence in US media?
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Tbf, I didn't pay that close of attention to him.
Tova:
I should have figured that immediately , honestly! My bad. :roll:
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