Narrative finding is the method that in we derive meaning by observing events. Narrative tools allow us to characterize and understand our observations. It is patently obvious that narrative is import to politics, mostly because the way we practice politics would be lost without narrative. Frank Rich:
Unlike his unflappable temperament, his lingering failings should and could be corrected. And they must be if his presidency is not just to rise above the 24/7 Spill-cam but to credibly seize the narrative that Americans have craved ever since he was elected during the most punishing economic downturn of our lifetime.
As long as we have personality driven politics, we will have narrative and the means and need to control it.
It is also patently obvious that personality driven politics are very inefficient. But as long as we have elections where we elect people, that is the way it is going to be.