What’s in an E-Address?

Of all the issues involved in the Hillary e-mail scandal, probably the least important is her handle — her address. But I was interested in it: HRod (hrod@clintonemail.com). H-Rod, kind of like A-Rod — and evocative of “hotrod.”

This is ancient history, but, for a stretch of years, Hillary bounced between “Hillary Rodham,” “Hillary Rodham Clinton,” and “Hillary Clinton.” It depended on the political need of the moment.

Sort of like Barack Obama’s American-flag lapel pin. Remember that? Sometimes he wore it. Then he didn’t, because only dolts and jingoes felt the need to wear their patriotism on their sleeve (or lapel). Then it was on again.

Cripe. It’s so much easier to be oneself, whichever way the political cookie crumbles.