Bug?

When I create an ad in any given state the effects are totally contrary to what should happen. E.g. if I create an ad "pro social security" in Florida my ratings on that particular item drop whereas they should get higher. Moreover the topic doesn't move up the table of nationally important topics if it's a TV ad - instead it moves down.

I would like to know if other players experience the same "problem" and what stardock has to say about it.