Headline Priming and the Election

Headline Priming is the term we use for when headlines shape our views of an issue, politician or event before we’ve even read a word of the story - and during the election, our Media goes into over drive using this tool to tell you how to feel about who you’re voting for and downplay things they don’t want you to know. Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it. First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for. To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul\_barlownz **Want to help drive the conversation?** Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone Your backing means everything. Thank you. ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026