Why Democrats are amplifying corruption talk: A historical strategy for parties out of power

In correspondence with their constituents, Democrats are talking about corruption six times as much as they did in 2022.

By: Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,204

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Robert Boatright, Clark University; Institute for Humane Studies

If you have seen campaign ads for the midterm elections, you have likely noticed that a major theme this year is corruption.

New Hampshire congressman and Senate candidate Chris Pappas has framed his campaign around his anti-corruption efforts in Congress, claiming that his anti-corruption record includes the fact that he “doesn’t take a dime of corporate PAC money,” opposes congressional stock trading, and wants to …

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