Linguists

Rather than hurt Obama, 'Sweetie' remark may endear him, experts say (Rocky Mountain News)

16 May 2008

Barack Obama calling a TV reporter "sweetie" may actually soften his image and give him a leg up with the millions of other Americans who use the term, some political scientists and linguists say.

A Hard-Copy List Of Backward-Looking Phrases (Hartford Courant)

16 May 2008

Linguists' version of a blonde joke:

'Sweetie' remark a boost for Obama's image? (Rocky Mountain News)

15 May 2008

Calling a reporter "sweetie" may give Barack Obama a leg up with millions of Americans, CU experts say. Watch the video and listen to his apology.