[mtbopfuyn]

Referring to him as "the Senator from Massachusetts" is giving him importance. That's not a good idea.

[dfwgator]

Referring to him as "the Senator from Massachusetts" is giving him importance. That's not a good idea.

Why? Kerry is a Senator. President Bush has class, that's what separates him from the Rats.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Referring to him as "the Senator from Massachusetts" is giving him importance. That's not a good idea.

No, it's an excellent idea. Why mention Kerry by name? By calling him senator, Bush diminishes Kerry's stature since he's the President.

People will be reminded that Kerry is just a face out of 100.

[You Dirty Rats]

I suppose he could call him "Lurch", but that would be beneath him.

Any suggestion for how Dubya should refer to him?

[kevkrom]

Referring to him as "the Senator from Massachusetts" is giving him importance. That's not a good idea.

Which do you think is going to stick more: "Senator" or "Massachusetts"? This is a slick way to call Kerry a NE liberal without having to use those exact words...

[Dr Snide]

Referring to him as "the Senator from Massachusetts" is giving him importance. That's not a good idea.

I disagree, what do people think of when you say "Senator from Massachusetts"? One word, Liberal. Ok, some may think of Ted Kennedy (although that connection is also desired) but for the most part people in MO are going to be thinking East Coast, Elitist, Liberal. It is very much on purpose he is using this pharase.