This graph is from Ezra Klein's blog on the Washington Post, and the post deals with Obama's and Romney's proposed tax plans. In the article, Klein explains what the numbers mean and adds details about how they would affect other aspects of their economic plans. Specifically, Klein lays out just how Romney would have to keep his campaign promises of not cutting the defense budget, lowering taxes on wealthier Americans, and still attempting to balance the budget. Find out for yourself in the article here.
What I really like about this article is that Klein is fulfilling an important role of a journalist, and that is to make sense of the numbers so that we normal citizens can understand them. While it's plain to see for oneself what both Romney and Obama's tax plans are just by looking at the graph, Klein does a fine job of giving us the context of where each candidate is coming from (Romney making campaign promises and Obama being relatively realistic). It's easier to be objective when you're just talking about numbers, and anyone reading the article is left with the ability to make their own decision about what they mean.
What an interesting graph! I really like how the information is presented so easily. I would love to see the measures and stuff--I'll look for it on the blog.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that the online media can do that television cannot is post something that may not relate to everyone. The television media doesn't want you to turn off the TV at any point, so they over-analyze everything that is given any airspace at all. The online media can post different types of articles/graphs/opinions, and if someone doesn't want to read it --they move on. Not to say this graph isn't relevant or anything, but it's a favorable aspect for someone like Ezra Klein sometimes.
Great post dude!