Stop telling voters crime is down when their local stores are boarded up

As we approach the midterm elections, the political class and the legacy media are eager to steer the national conversation toward abstract political theater and partisan distractions. Yet, for millions of hardworking people, the most pressing issue on the ballot isn’t playing out in the halls of Washington. It is playing out on their streets, in their neighborhoods, and outside their local businesses. Despite concerted efforts to shift the narrative, crime, public safety, and the rule of law remain the top concerns for voters across the country.