In US midterm election polling crime is only second to inflation when it comes to the big issues for voters. I recently experienced up-close why voters rate it so high.
Washington | On a Saturday night last month in a crowded McDonald’s 20 minutes’ walk from the White House, America’s crime epidemic was on full display.
No more than a metre away from me as I waited to be served, two men had started brawling when suddenly – bang! – one of them fired a gun, sending customers stampeding for the door.
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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com
