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6d ago

Schumer's Favorability Hits 20-Year Low as Ocasio-Cortez Gains Momentum

A new Siena College poll highlights diverging fortunes for New York Democrats, with Governor Hochul seeing modest improvement, Senator Schumer facing backlash, and Representative Ocasio-Cortez surging in popularity.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol building on April 17,2 023 in Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • Senator Chuck Schumer's favorability has dropped to 39%, with 49% viewing him unfavorably, marking his lowest rating in two decades.
  • Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's favorability has risen to 47%, with strong support from Democrats at 64%, positioning her as a prominent progressive figure in New York politics.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul's net favorability has turned slightly positive at +1%, her first positive rating since January 2024, though only 39% of voters would re-elect her.
  • The Siena College poll, conducted April 14-16, reflects growing dissatisfaction among voters, with only 41% believing New York is on the right track.
  • Schumer's decline follows criticism from liberal Democrats over his support for a Republican-led funding bill, while Ocasio-Cortez's popularity signals a shift toward progressive leadership.