Byron York - The ...aquiddick Suffix

Byron York has a great post on on today's The Corner over on NRO link. In short, he was asked by readers why scandals are usually referred to by changing the name to something with a suffix that usually contains something associated with a Republican scandal:

"Over the last several weeks, a number of readers have complained about my use of the word "Plamegate" to describe the Wilson/Plame/Rove/Novak, etc. investigation. The problem, they say, is the hoary old "-gate" suffix. But eliminating it would get rid not only of "Plamegate," but most other names for the investigation -- for example, "Nadagate." So a reader suggests an alternative:

The Left has gotten away with the term "-gate" for too many years, and it appears to have been adopted by most everyone. Perhaps using the term "-quiddick," or "-aquiddick," as may be the case, would be more appropriate....I suggest "Plamaquiddick.""

Great idea!