BELOIT — It depends on whose ox is being gored.

I’m reminded of that old saying after U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, was shouted down repeatedly during what was called a “listening session” in Elkhorn, about 60 miles southeast of Madison in Walworth County. Steil represents the 1st Congressional District, which stretches from Janesville and Beloit in Rock County all the way to Lake Michigan.

In Democrat circles, the confrontation is being hailed as an example of everyday citizens standing up to a politician who votes with President Donald Trump whether it’s good

for the district or not.

In Republican circles, the raucous behavior is being condemned as mob assault — probably by paid protesters — on a representative just trying to have a conversation with constituents./

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