Corruption Emerges as Key Issue in Midterm Elections

“Donald Trump has long avoided political damage for his own party from repeated allegations of graft and conflicts of interest. In this year’s midterm elections, Democrats are betting that they can finally exact a price,” Bloomberg reports.

“Combined with the rising cost of living, corruption is shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront in races that will determine control of the US Congress. Polling suggests voters are eager to see lawmakers take on conflicts of interest and self-enrichment by leaders, including a president whose personal wealth has surged since he returned to office last year.”