New Poll Reveals Low Confidence in Senator Schumer Among NYC Democrats

Recent polling indicates a significant decline in confidence for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer among Democrats in New York City, reflecting broader challenges faced by the Democratic Party nationwide.

Current Popularity of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

With the political landscape shifting as President Biden steps back, Schumer finds himself as the highest-ranking Democrat in the country. However, a recent survey by Data for Progress reveals that his public approval is faltering, particularly among his own constituents.

• Polling Results:
  • Schumer has a net positive favorable rating of just seven points among New York City Democrats.
  • His favorable ratings are at 50%, while 43% of respondents express an unfavorable view of him.

This pessimism is notable, especially among younger, more diverse, and educated voters, sectors that played a crucial role in the recent mayoral victory of Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.

Generational Divide in Approval Ratings

Younger voters, particularly those under 45, have shown a stark disapproval for Schumer:

• 32% of voters aged 18-44 view him positively.
• Conversely, 59% of this demographic hold a negative opinion.

Schumer’s appeal appears to be stronger among older voters and specific demographic groups:

• 62% approval among voters aged 45 and older.
• 67% favorable ratings among Black voters.
• 58% approval from those without a college degree.

Comparison with Other Democratic Figures

In comparison to Schumer, several other Democratic officials receive notably higher approval ratings:

• Bernie Sanders: Net favorable rating of 62 points.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Net positive rating of 60 points.
• Brad Lander (Comptroller): Net positive rating of 50 points.
• Zohran Mamdani: Net favorable rating of 42 points.

National Decline of the Democratic Party

Schumer’s struggles reflect a larger trend within the Democratic Party, which is grappling with historically low approval ratings. According to a recent Wall Street Journal poll:

• The Democratic Party’s net negative rating stands at 30 points.
• The Republican Party also faces challenges with a net negative rating of 11 points, but the Democrats are faring significantly worse.

John Anzalone, a Democratic pollster, emphasized the party’s lack of credibility to criticize opponents like Trump or the Republican Party:

“Until they reconnect with real voters and working people on who they’re for and what their economic message is, they’re going to have problems,” he noted.

Conclusion

Senator Chuck Schumer faces a challenging moment within both his local and national contexts. The discontent among his constituents in New York City mirrors the larger struggles of the Democratic Party as it works to regain the trust and support of its base.

For further insights into changing voter sentiment, visit the full reports from Wall Street Journal and Data for Progress.