End this word: ‘Gubernatorial’

Because we’re supposed to write conversationally, I wonder why we stick to some choices that are clearly not conversational. As we approach the fall elections, ask yourself this: when was the last time you heard the word “gubernatorial” come up in a conversation? “Hey, Ted! Who do you like in the gubernatorial election?” “I don’t know, Stan, but that gubernatorial race is sure shaping up nicely!” Nonsense. We say governor. We say governor’s race. We say race for governor. Let’s take the goober out of gubernatorial.