Harris Is Leaning Into ‘Kamala’

Politico: “For Harris’ detractors, the use of her first name is often employed to insult. And it’s sparked another raging debate online about a tendency to refer to women by their first names, reserving the respectful use of official titles and last names to men — a frequent discussion during the 2016 campaign, when Hillary Clinton was often the recipient of sexist and gender-based attacks.”

“Donald Trump, who pronounces Harris’ first name incorrectly and has a long history of using race- and gender-based tactics, often calls her ‘crazy Kamala.’ Republicans across the party have done the same for years — Democrats were outraged when David Perdue openly ridiculed her name in the Georgia Senate race in 2020.”

“But as Harris rapidly settles into her role as the Democratic nominee, she and her campaign are embracing ‘Kamala.'”