Just like there are Republican groupies (Limbaugh, Hannity, Mark Levin fans), unpaid, calling Obama "Barry" or "a community organizer", there are unpaid among Obama's 'most ardent supporters' catching the "President Obama" meme/virus.
That's why I said it was a "rule of thumb", general but not absolute.
It's kind of like police in prostitution or drug sting operations, who when asked if they're police they must admit it, paid operatives tend not to be able to just say "Obama". They are instructed to always refer to him as "President Obama" and "The President".
FWIW, referring to him by his last name only isn't a sign of disrespect. When in his presence you would and could refer to him as "President Obama" when addressing him (or writing to him). But when writing about him, especially when citizens are discussing issues, it's an abzurd imaginary construct (that it denotes 'respect'). Elected officials are not royalty; they're our employees. They work for us. You could just as legitimately call him, "Mr. Obama" to show respect.
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