Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) stands with his daughters Malia and Sasha and wife Michelle during a campaign rally at Ohio State House November 2, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Obama continues to campaign as Election Day begins to draw near as he runs against his Republican challenger, Sen. John McCain. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America)As far as codenames go, Renegade is pretty badass. That's Barack Obama's Secret Service codename: Renegade.
As for the rest of the fam:
- Michelle Obama: Renaissance
- Malia Obama: Radiance
- Sasha Obama: Rosebud
In case you're wondering, we aren't giving away any "sensitive" information here. The codenames are totally nonsecret. It's a holdover from when electronic communications weren't routinely encrypted. Now they only exist so Secret Service dudes can feel all cool and mysterious whispering "Renegade" into a wrist watch.
According to Wikipedia, the White House Communications Agency chooses codenames that are easy to communicate and understand while avoiding commonly-used words or words that could be easily mistaken. (Which makes them perfect S&M safewords. In fact Ronald Reagan is rumored to have used codename Rawhide whenever playing rough with Nancy.)
In case you're curious, here are a few other codenames.
- George W. Bush: Tumbler or Trailblazer
- Laura Bush: Tempo
- Barbara Bush: Snowbank or Tranquility
- Jenna Bush: Twinkle
- Bill Clinton: Eagle
- Hillary Clinton: Evergreen
- Chelsea Clinton: Energy
Who do you think has the coolest Secret Service codename? Vote here.
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