Straight Dope Message Board

Why do Politicians have funny names?

Factual Questions

ubermensch August 7, 2003, 12:57am 20

Dick Posthumus? (former Michigan Lt. Governor)

Topic		Replies	Views	Activity
Voting for/nominating a candidate with an unelectable-sounding name Politics & Elections	54	4417	February 22, 2019
Are generic and familiar names more appealing to you? (on political candidates) In My Humble Opinion	11	1861	December 17, 2011
Would you vote for a political candidate with a pseudonym? In My Humble Opinion	8	1547	December 16, 2011
Why was Bill Clinton called Bill ? Factual Questions	36	2390	December 23, 2006
Jokes about someones name The BBQ Pit	59	5981	December 16, 2016