2007-01-31 14:23:10 · 5 answers · asked by eddienel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
One of the perks of the job, once a senator always a senator. That's why the call Carter, President Carter.
2007-01-31 14:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In speaking about the former senator, you use that phrase. In addressing anyone who previously held an elective office, it is customary to address the person by the title of the highest elective office he or she held. So you say, "Senator, what about the polar bears?"
2007-01-31 22:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time that you would use 'ex' or 'former' would be to distinguish him from the current Senator. Otherwise, he is always called Senator Such and Such.
2007-01-31 22:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be called the former senator...not ex
2007-01-31 22:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe "former" is the preferred term.
2007-01-31 22:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋