[GOPcapitalist]

It's the traditional form of address for a state governor.

"The Honorable XYZ" and simply "Governor XYZ" are the standard addresses of today, and then only in person or direct reference to their tenure.

Any second grader from a 19th century New England grammar school could have told you that.

Newsflash: this isn't the 19th century and I don't live in New England.

[Held_to_Ransom]

'Excellency' was the Constitutional correct title for the Governor of Massachusetts when he held office. He got it fair and square. Besides, you Southern boys all owe him more than you could ever dare hope to repay him.