In his article on the swing state of Pennsylvania, Simon Montlake includes a link to this article in The Economist: “The American economy has left other rich countries in the dust.” Is that how things feel? Not for many. That’s Simon’s point.

His article underlines that people generally vote based on what they feel, not impartial facts. That’s natural. But it can also lead to warped or incomplete views of the economy, government, or one another. And it’s a reminder that a broader worldview can reveal that how we feel isn’t the only – or often the best – lens.