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The Apostrophe Debate: Grammar Nerds Clash Over Harris’ Vs. Harris’s
In a bizarre twist, the 2024 presidential campaign has sparked a heated debate among grammar enthusiasts. The issue? Whether to use “Harris'” or “Harris’s” when referring to Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Associated Press Stylebook advocates for the former, recommending “only an apostrophe” for singular proper names ending in S. However, many experts and grammar nerds disagree, arguing that the possessive form should include an additional S.
Benjamin Dreyer, retired copy chief at Random House and author of “Dreyer’s English”, is among those who believe “Harris’s” is the correct choice. “To set the ‘s is just simpler, and then you can take your valuable brain cells and apply them to more important things,” he says.
Others, like Ron Woloshun, a creative director and digital marketer, argue that the rule should be based on pronunciation. “If you say the S, spell the S,” he insists. The debate has even drawn in linguists like Timothy Pulju, who notes that the possessive form of proper names ending in S has evolved over time. While he personally prefers the “Jesus'” style, he acknowledges that both forms are acceptable.
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The Harris campaign, meanwhile, seems to be straddling the fence, using both “Harris'” and “Harris’s” in different press releases.
As the argument rages on, one thing is clear: in the world of grammar nerds, the stakes may be low, but the passion is high. And with the presidential election just around the corner, it’s anyone’s guess which form will reign supreme.
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