Everyone heard Obama introduce us to "William" Gates this morning. He was introduced at the Pentagon as "Ronald" Gates on Tuesday. That introduction was not by Obama, which the AP story linked above sort of suggests. Here's the video. The Pentagon's video links are failing me, so go to the main page and look for "Pentagon Dedication Ceremony" for the flub in question. Rough. He's gonna have to go all Dangerfield to get the respect he deserves around here.
Mary Katharine Ham
Today Was Second Time Gates Had His Name Flubbed This Week
Everyone heard Obama introduce us to "William" Gates this morning. He was introduced at the Pentagon as "Ronald" Gates on Tuesday. That introduction was not by Obama, which the AP story linked above sort of suggests. Here's the video. The Pentagon's video links are failing me, so go to the main…
Mary Katharine Ham · May 21, 2009