What?
Every time the press talks to Pawlenty, or Perry or Romney, they always use the term Governor. I hear it all the time, I read it even more frequently. It is perfectly proper to refer to Governor Sarah Palin as Governor, it is a title she earned which is why it is used with anyone who is or was a governor. If there is ever a question of confusion, the term “former” is inserted. This is common practice.
I wasn’t aware of the practice, honestly. :)
But I am more than aware of it now.