Overview
- The minute-long “Kathy’s Own Words: This Bulls–t Has to Stop” is Stefanik’s second statewide digital spot, splicing clips of Hochul while hammering affordability and public safety.
- The Nov. 9–10 J. L. Partners poll of 500 likely voters carries a ±4.4% margin of error and finds 55% saying it is time for someone new as governor.
- Hochul’s job ratings in the survey show 54% disapprove and only 11% strongly approve, signaling broad voter dissatisfaction.
- Stefanik performs well with independents in the poll, edging Hochul by three points and drawing 41% of Independent/Other voters.
- Republicans are consolidating behind Stefanik, who has announced endorsements from former Gov. George Pataki, state GOP chair Ed Cox, and more than 30 Assembly members.