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Displaying all articles tagged:
Nicknames
nicknames
Nov. 17, 2021
Trump Keeps Trying to Make ‘Broken Old Crow’ McConnell Happen
The Senate minority leader is uniquely difficult to insult, as he embraces almost every negative thing people say about him. But Trump can do better.
By
Margaret Hartmann
nicknames
Oct. 21, 2019
Mitt Romney Is Pierre Delecto: A Brief Guide to Political Pseudonyms
Plenty of political figures, including Senator Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump, have been known to use ridiculous aliases.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Feb. 9, 2018
Trump Is Not Quite As Good at Affectionate Nicknames
He reportedly calls Hope Hicks “Hopey.”
By
Adam K. Raymond
feuds
Jan. 5, 2018
Trump Proves He’s Still Got It, Dubs Bannon ‘Sloppy Steve’
He may not be fit for the presidency, but he’s got a gift for sophomoric nicknames.
By
Margaret Hartmann
nicknames
Sept. 4, 2012
The Secret Service Will Be Calling Paul Ryan ‘Bowhunter’
Because he hunts with a bow.
By
Joe Coscarelli
nicknames
July 8, 2012
Justice John Roberts Now Known As ‘Wobbly Roberts’
Say that three times.
By
Andre Tartar
fun-raising
Sept. 6, 2011
Charles Koch Apparently Has a Nickname for Barack Obama [Updated]
“Saddam Hussein.”
By
Noreen Malone
nicknames
July 12, 2011
Nancy Grace Explains What the Heck ‘Tot Mom’ Means
The lame moniker actually has a reasonable explanation.
By
Chris Rovzar
pop quiz
July 15, 2010
Politicians and Their Strange, Surprising Childhood Nicknames
Can you guess who used to go by Boozy Boy, Bird Legs, or Pinky?
By
Dan Amira
money honey
Mar. 28, 2010
No More ‘Money Honey’ for Maria Bartiromo
The CNBC anchor has abandoned efforts to trademark her nickname.
By
Adam K. Raymond
office dramedy
June 17, 2009
‘You Should be VERY Careful About Such Things. People Like to Brag About Their Connections in D.C.’
In which we are entertained by a vigorous e-mail exchange between two administrative aides on the Hill.
By
Chris Rovzar