Overview
- Gallup measured 13 national figures in a Dec. 1–15 survey of 1,106 adults with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
- Democratic approval for Chuck Schumer has fallen to 39% from 76% two years ago, and 56% of Democrats now disapprove.
- Progressive lawmakers and activists have intensified calls for Schumer to relinquish his leadership post over the shutdown negotiations.
- Public sentiment remains dour, with only 17% approving of Congress and fewer than one-quarter satisfied with the country’s direction.
- A Schumer spokesperson dismissed the poll, saying Democrats are focused on lowering costs and protecting health care.