I agree. Naming capital ships after politicians is an abomination.
The “USS John Stennis”? Really? (I know damn well who Stennis was, but naming a carrier after him?)
I agree. Naming a carrier after someone just because he votes for Navy appropriations is pathetic.
The carriers should be named for previous ships:
Enterprise, Lexington, Wasp, Hornet, Saratoga, Independence, Ranger, Intrepid...