The Overton Window – Mackinac Center
Joseph Overton observed that in a given public policy area, such as education, only a relatively narrow range of potential policies will be considered politically acceptable. This "window" of politically acceptable options is primarily defined not by what politicians prefer, but rather by what they believe they can support and still win re-election.
The Overton Window – Mackinac Center Ever wonder how politicians choose which policies they’ll support? Or have you ever noticed that a politician championing one policy idea can win an election in one country, but at the same time no politician in your country will support that same policy? The Overton Window of Political Possibility can help explain these phenomena. Overview FAQ Interactive Resources A Brief Explanation of The Overton Window ... the Overton Window can both shift and expand, either increasing or shrinking the number of ideas politicians can support without unduly riski
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