I see two interesting aspects of the issue: (1) the astounding value in affecting perceptions of one's popularity and (2) the implementation schemes for #1. Wh

I see two interesting aspects of the issue: (1) the astounding value in affecting perceptions of one's popularity and (2) the implementation schemes for #1. Whether Romney/Obama/whomever took any particular action is only a concrete instance upon which to consider these two ideas.