The sense of relief that Americans used to feel after a contentious election seems a distant memory. After what seemed like a slam-dunk for Clinton, many NeXters are incensed about Trump’s victory. How did the predictors get it SO wrong?
Seen those swanky infomercials on late night TV featuring botoxed movie stars, washed up politicos, and flabby sports figures? They are pitching to the “Boomer blip.” For the next 20 years, Baby Boomers will swell the ranks of pensioners like water in a sponge.
Framing is the way that information we use in making a decision is presented, worded, formulated, described, called, categorized, or pictured. Perhaps nowhere has the art and science of framing become more evident (and more obnoxious) than in politics.
