Patti Prostko

The Elkhorn Town Hall was fraught with a verbal uprising of Bryan Stiel’s constituents. It appeared there was no agreement or “meeting of the minds”. Most other “Town Halls” held by GOP representatives show a similar constituent uprising and no attempt at addressing the concerns of those who elected them.

Almost as one, the answer to the unrest has been “those were paid disrupters, paid by the democratic party to make it appear that citizens are actually upset. It’s all a witch hunt, fake news!” 

How do those politicians 

• Exhibit no shame about policies contrary to the public perception?
• Vote against their own claimed political views?
• Disregard the complaints of the public? 
• Follow a flawed leader without question?

Many Republican representatives and Senators admitted that THEY did not read the big, beautiful bill.  Yet they voted for it.

The Democrats read the entire Big Budget Bill on the Senate floor. The Republicans didn’t stay around to listen to it.

In politics, “perception is everything”. 

Voters often make decisions based not on hard data, but on how they feel about a candidate or issue. A politician perceived as trustworthy or competent is more likely to win support—even if their actual record is mixed. Public Opinion Drives Outcomes

Political parties and leaders carefully craft narratives to shape public perception. From campaign ads to press conferences, every message is designed to influence how people see reality. Media and Messaging Matter

If a policy is seen as unfair or ineffective, it can lose public support—even if it’s technically sound. That feedback loop affects what gets passed and how it’s implemented.

Perception Influences Policy.