Government corruption emerges as central point of concern for voters ahead of US midterms

Washington, Oct 30 (UNI) Government corruption has emerged as a major concern for American voters ahead of the US midterm elections, with nearly nine in 10 saying elected officials use their public office to advance their own financial interests or those of their donors, according to an exclusive Harris Poll for The Guardian. The survey found that 76% of voters believe elected officials care more about enriching themselves than improving the economy for ordinary Americans. Corruption was also a greater concern than corporate power, with 65% identifying government corruption as more troubling, compared with 29% who cited corporate influence. Just…