He’s Chucked!
Only 32% of New York state voters have a favorable view of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — his lowest approval rating in 21 years of surveys conducted by Siena College.
A whopping 55% of respondents in the new Siena poll said they had an unfavorable view of the Senate Democratic leader.
Fifty-five percent of people who responded to the poll have an unfavorable view of Sen. Chuck Schumer. REUTERS
Schumer’s rising unpopularity comes as ascendant left-wing Democrats have called on the longtime New York lawmaker to step down amid fury over not winning concessions from President Trump and Republicans to end the record-breaking government shutdown.
Schumer was viewed negatively by virtually every demographic group — liberals and moderates as well as conservatives, voters of all ages, from all regions of the state, and both sexes.
His support was split among registered Democrats — 45% to 43%.
The lone bright spot for Schumer was among black voters, with 59% viewing him favorably compared to 22% who didn’t.
Only 32% of New York state voters have a favorable view of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to a new poll. AP
The survey also noted that lefty Democratic socialist firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is more popular than Schumer. AFP via Getty Images
But 63% of white voters and 58% of Hispanics gave him a thumbs down.
Jewish voters were also meh on Schumer, with 46% of the faith viewing the proudly Jewish senator favorably and 47% unfavorably.
Schumer, 74, has been a force in New York politics for five decades.
He’s held public office since the 1970s — first as a state assemblyman, then as a Brooklyn congressman before being elected to the US Senate in 1998.
That makes his plummeting stock all the more stunning.
“In February 2005 — the first Siena Poll in its current incarnation — Schumer had a 63-20% favorability rating.
“In July 2005, he had his all-time best favorability rating, 70-22%,” said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg.
“Schumer is viewed unfavorably by a plurality of New York City voters, and strong majorities of downstate suburbanites and upstaters,” Greenberg said.
The survey also noted that lefty Democratic socialist firebrand and “Squad” member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is more popular than Schumer.
Some lefty allies are urging AOC to challenge Schumer in a Democratic primary if he decides to seek re-election in 2028.
Schumer was viewed negatively by virtually every demographic group — liberals and moderates as well as conservatives, voters of all ages, from all regions of the state, and both sexes, according to the poll. Michael Nigro
Progressive groups protest in front of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), calling for him to step down from his role. Michael Nigro
“It’s worth noting that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has an overall 42-37% favorability rating.
“But it’s 62-20% with Democrats and 55-27% with city voters,” Greenberg said.
By comparison, only 38% of Big Apple voters have a favorable view of Schumer, while 48% have a sour view.
“Sen. Schumer will continue to vigorously oppose Trump’s attack on healthcare access and affordability, and do what he always does: work relentlessly and deliver impactful results for all New Yorkers,” a Schumer spokesman told The Post.
This Siena Poll was conducted November 10-12 among 802 New York state registered voters.
It has an overall margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.