people don't vote on data but on perceptions and real feelings. if the gvt report say unemployment is down. but you're having a hard time finding a job who are

people don't vote on data but on perceptions and real feelings. if the gvt report say unemployment is down. but you're having a hard time finding a job who are you to believe ? if the gvt says grocery prices are down. but then you go into the shop with $20 and only buy two things who are you to believe.