You are right that Axelrod is a master at media manipulation. The term ‘president-elect’ however, is not what is referred to here as psychographics. Psychographics is a term of art in marketing that segments individuals based on values and beliefs as a supplement to ‘demographics’ which is based on income, age, gender and education.
With apologies, your argument is well-intentioned, but...
The reason that the press (sycophantic or otherwise) is using the term “President-elect Obama” is because, like it or not, that is what he is.
I am among those who would not be disturbed if he was officially found to be disqualified, but snowballs in Hell are more likely.
Until after Dec 15, the term ‘president-elect’ is not valid. Nice try though ... did you think you were voting directly for Obama and not the electors of/for same?
“The reason that the press (sycophantic or otherwise) is using the term “President-elect Obama” is because, like it or not, that is what he is.”
No, actually until the Congress counts the electoral votes in January it is merely presumed that Obama will become President-elect. But he is not that yet.
You are incorrect and under the assumption we are a democracy.
How about the newly invented “Office of the President Elect” with its special seal?