Journalists are supposed to adhere to rules when using titles for consistency and clarity. They have style guides published for just this purpose. By deliberately omitting DeSantis' title of governor it's an intentional slight, and a subtle method for undermining his authority.
I'm fine when an internet poster calls a public figure anything they like. This is the 21st century equivalent the group of guys sitting around in a bar and talking shit about politicians, sports, etc.
A newspaper on the other hand, while not truly neutral, is supposed to adhere to certain professional standards. Not inserting their own politics into their reporting outside of an editorial format used to be a point of pride for newspapers. Now they don't even bother trying to maintain a veneer of professional integrity.
Journalists are supposed to adhere to rules when using titles for consistency and clarity. They have style guides published for just this purpose. By deliberately omitting DeSantis' title of governor it's an intentional slight, and a subtle method for undermining his authority.
I'm fine when an internet poster calls a public figure anything they like. This is the 21st century equivalent the group of guys sitting around in a bar and talking shit about politicians, sports, etc.
A newspaper on the other hand, while not truly neutral, is supposed to adhere to certain professional standards. Not inserting their own politics into their reporting outside of an editorial format used to be a point of pride for newspapers. Now they don't even bother trying to maintain a veneer of professional integrity.