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Fox News poll: voters rank government corruption above inflation
The Fox News survey of 1,202 people found nearly 90 percent extremely or very concerned about corruption ahead of November's midterms; nobody volunteered to take the blame.
On air: Hank Ledger on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “Voters in Fox News poll list government corruption as top concern, beating inflation, healthcare”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:27 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Fox.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSix in ten voters in a Fox News poll say they are extremely concerned about government corruption, ahead of inflation and healthcare.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith us is Ignatius Boddle, Minister of Public Integrity for Lower Ostrander District. Minister, why is this the top worry?
Ignatius BoddleHank, for the record, voters are worried because I made them worry.
Ignatius BoddleMy awareness campaign did this, and I will accept the credit and nothing else.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo you are taking credit for the public being alarmed about corruption.
Ignatius BoddleI am taking credit for the alarm. The corruption itself, for the record, belongs to my predecessor, the water board, and a man named Gary.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGary.
Ignatius BoddleGary knows what he did. For the record, I have an APPROVED stamp here, and I just approved the blame.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNearly ninety percent of the people polled said they were extremely or very concerned. I'll ask once more: what are you concerned about?
Ignatius BoddleHonestly, Hank, the poll. For the record, I would like to see its paperwork.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe paperwork is a phone survey of twelve hundred and two people, Minister.
Ignatius BoddleApproved.
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