The 2B Prez

I know, I know - we only have one president at a time. Mr. Obama has said that repeatedly, and that's wise, it not only cuts out criticism by those who might charge that he is infringing on the current administration as necessary appointments and preparations continue for noon on January 20 and after. Emphasizing the only-one-president-at-a-time theme also keeps responsibility on the current president and his team.

It's a small point perhaps but I'm getting tired of seeing and hearing those discussing the new president as President-elect Obama. Occasionally one of them slips, as Chuck Todd did this morning on MSNBC, and refers to President Obama. Todd quickly caught his error and corrected it. You hear it over and over, President-elect Obama, Very awkward, and just doesn't sound right. I have a solution. Why not shorten this mouthful to 'The 2B Prez', or even '2BPrez'?

"2BPrez Obama today appointed former gas station owner, Myron Fizzle, as Secretary of Hybrid Fuels." "The 2BPrez will throw out the first puck at the Lowell, MA junior hockey tournament." "2BPrez and Mrs. Obama were seen with their children dining out Monday in Chicago."

Simpler way of putting it, I think. It just may catch on.