The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 11,000 today for the first time since 9/11/01. That’s quite a feat considering the dire predictions for the economy right after the WTC was attacked. Here’s the story about today’s closing. Notice that the word “Bush” shows nowhere in this story, nor does any reference to his administration.
But in 2002, when stocks fell in the aftermath of 9/11 and the runup to war in Afghanistan and Iraq, notice how the story was framed and played. Not only was it tied to Bush via the text, but CNN felt that point needed strengthening via a photo.
