Although many believe that the habit of bestowing nicknames upon political opponents seems like a recent campaign tactic, it has been a strategy employed by previous Presidents as well. President George W. Bush had a knack for creating colorful and endearing nicknames for both world leaders and politicians alike. Here’s a look at some of 43’s best:
1. “Rummy” – former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
2. “Ari-Bob” – Ari Fleisher, former White House Press Secretary
3. “The World’s Greatest Hero” – former Secretary of State Colin Powell
4. “Turd Blossom”, “Boy Genius”, and “The Architect” – Karl Rove, former Senior Advisor to the President
5. “Conan the Republican” – Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California
6. “Boner” – John Boehner, Former House Majority Leader during Bush Administration
7. “Bushie” – former First Lady Laura Bush
8. “Pootie Poot” and “Ostrich Legs” – Vladamir Putin, President of Russia
9. “Barty”, “Danny Boy”, “Captain Dan”, and “Dan the Man” – Dan Bartlett, former Deputy Chief of Staff under the Bush Administration.
