While a president is in office, aren't they referred to as "President (last name)"?

Question

I have heard many references by media and others to Mr. Bush. Any insight?

Answer 1

"President Bush" is the correct title. One may also address the President directly as "Mr. President". It is not incorrect to call the President "Mr. Bush", particularly when the context is already clear (that you're referring to the president and not his brother or father, for example).

In most instances, omitting the title is a sign of disrepect, albeit mild.

Answer 2

It is normal for the media and other sources to refer to the President as, "Mr. [Last Name]," "Mr. President," or "President [Last Name].

The first reference would be used when speaking about him, not to him. The other two can be used in either case.

Answer 3

All Presidents, past and current can be called Mr President, or President_______, but there is no hard and fast rule as to how they should be referred to. Only when you're speaking to them directly, you should call them Mr President or President_______ as a matter of respect.

Answer 4

Yes you refer to him as President Bush and address him as Mr. President.

Chimp and wanker are also acceptable.

Answer 5

It is traditional to reference any president in this manner, both during and after leaving office.

Answer 6

your president +last name unless you cheated to become president in your first term then took the country to war to make your daddy happy then your mr. bush

Answer 7

I think its just a judgment call, but it is respectful to use Mr. so and so, or Mr. President

Answer 8

UNFORTUNATELY, THE PRESSTITUTES OF THE LAME STREAM MEDIA HAVE ZERO RESPECT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

Answer 9

I think it is meant to be disrespectful without being outright rude.

Answer 10

They are trying to insult him by not giving him his proper title.