Tim Kaine (“Daredevil”)
For this former vice presidential candidate, the code name “Daredevil” was a fitting one, mostly because Tim Kaine was well known for being a man of many wild pursuits. And by many wild pursuits, we mean no wild pursuits. In a feat of great irony and humor, the secret service called him by this nickname in parody of his soft nature and calm demeanor. Needless to say, Tim enjoyed the code name very much, apparently laughing out loud when he first heard about it.
Tim Kaine
Gerald Ford (“Passkey”)
In one of the best-kept secrets of the White House, we may never find out exactly why President Gerald Ford ended up being referred to as “Passkey” by his secret service colleagues. Rumors suggest that it has to do with his reputation as someone who didn’t tip very well wherever he went. Often, he would give $1 in situations that demanded twenty times that amount. Always asking his security detail if they had spare change on him, his passing of the buck earned him a nickname and a reputation to boot.
Gerald Ford
