Voters Are Ready to Root Out Corruption

Policymakers have replaced first principles with a favor factory. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Public corruption has emerged as a defining issue of the 2026 midterms. A recent Fox News—not MS NOW—poll showed “government corruption” topped voters’ list of concerns, with 88 percent declaring it their top worry. Corruption eclipsed anxiety about inflation (85 percent) and gas prices (83 percent). Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source John Hart is the CEO of Mars Hill Strategies and the former communications director and co-author for Sen. Tom Coburn. More on the Midterms