[Pelham]

“I liked what I saw of Thaddeus McCotter but he just couldn’t overcome the prejudice against the name “Thaddeus.” People probably thought he was Polish.”

Worse than that! Some Southrons figured he must be related to Thaddeus Stevens, the Devil incarnate!

[Verginius Rufus]

Hadn't thought about Thaddeus Stevens...that would definitely be the kiss of death if he was named for him.

I was thinking of Thaddeus Kosciusko (as his name is spelled in Mississippi).