The day's work has done nothing to advance their issue and the governor probably feels confident that he can continue to ignore citizens' rights as he pushes the incinerator to completion. These activists failed to keep their focus tight. As a result, the governor was able to give superficial answers on 10 aspects of the issue. Instead of following up on one issue, the citizens were too eager to jump to something else. They should think out the message they want to convey to the public by confronting the governor.
Public officials are professionals in the art of confrontation.
If you don't plan your attack well, skillful politicians will turn your words back on you, making you appear a shrill extremist, and painting themselves as victims. Plan how you want the story to look in the media, then work backward. Pick an issue that reveals clearly why your point of view makes sense and is the best option. Meet in advance and role-play. These drills are invaluable.