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by SeanCrawford 3707 days ago
If you mean the article, then I disagree, for I read him as using this person, candidate, and even the gender neutral "them" in the singular.

As for "guy," the word is like nation and nationalist: it must be read in context: nation can mean Kurds and Quebec, or Iraq and Canada. Yes, if you want Quebec to separate then you are a nationalist, and if you want Canada to stay whole then you are a nationalist.

In talking to two women I can mention a gorgeous guy in my classroom and then ask, "Are you guys going to the concert?"