New York's Perception of Chuck Schumer Hits an All-Time Low Amid Shutdown Fallout
In a shocking turn of events, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has seen his favorability rating among New Yorkers plummet to its lowest level in two decades, according to a recent poll. This drastic decline is largely attributed to his handling of the federal government shutdown, which many believe was mishandled by the Brooklyn Democrat.
The 32% positive rating for Schumer represents a 20-point swing from September, with an alarming 55% viewing him unfavorably. This shift is particularly notable among moderates and independents, who have traditionally been more supportive of Schumer's approach to governance. His approval ratings now sit in the red across both groups, as well as among his own Democratic base.
The fallout from the shutdown has left many in the progressive community feeling let down by Schumer's decision-making process. "It's all of the above" according to Steven Greenberg, poll spokesperson, suggesting that Schumer's woes are widespread and span multiple ideological blocs. This sentiment is echoed by former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who worked on Schumer's congressional staff before his Senate campaign.
Weiner believes that Schumer's institutionalist approach is out of step with the changing times and young voters who crave change. While some progressives are willing to forgive and forget, others like Indivisible activist Liat Olenick remain incensed by Schumer's leadership style.
Olenick points to a recent instance where Schumer refused to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor as evidence that he is out of touch with his party's grassroots. Similarly, co-director of the state's Working Families Party, Ana Maria Archila, suggests that Schumer's struggles during the shutdown are a reflection of his broader leadership shortcomings.
Despite these criticisms, Weiner remains optimistic that Schumer's fortunes can change if Democrats perform well in next year's midterm elections. When asked about Schumer's current low point, he noted that there will be many opportunities for him to redeem himself before his term expires in 2028.
As the dust settles on this latest episode of government shutdowns and policy battles, it remains to be seen whether Schumer can recover from this public relations blow. For now, one thing is clear: New Yorkers are taking a harder look at their leader's performance, and that scrutiny is unlikely to ease anytime soon.
In a shocking turn of events, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has seen his favorability rating among New Yorkers plummet to its lowest level in two decades, according to a recent poll. This drastic decline is largely attributed to his handling of the federal government shutdown, which many believe was mishandled by the Brooklyn Democrat.
The 32% positive rating for Schumer represents a 20-point swing from September, with an alarming 55% viewing him unfavorably. This shift is particularly notable among moderates and independents, who have traditionally been more supportive of Schumer's approach to governance. His approval ratings now sit in the red across both groups, as well as among his own Democratic base.
The fallout from the shutdown has left many in the progressive community feeling let down by Schumer's decision-making process. "It's all of the above" according to Steven Greenberg, poll spokesperson, suggesting that Schumer's woes are widespread and span multiple ideological blocs. This sentiment is echoed by former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who worked on Schumer's congressional staff before his Senate campaign.
Weiner believes that Schumer's institutionalist approach is out of step with the changing times and young voters who crave change. While some progressives are willing to forgive and forget, others like Indivisible activist Liat Olenick remain incensed by Schumer's leadership style.
Olenick points to a recent instance where Schumer refused to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor as evidence that he is out of touch with his party's grassroots. Similarly, co-director of the state's Working Families Party, Ana Maria Archila, suggests that Schumer's struggles during the shutdown are a reflection of his broader leadership shortcomings.
Despite these criticisms, Weiner remains optimistic that Schumer's fortunes can change if Democrats perform well in next year's midterm elections. When asked about Schumer's current low point, he noted that there will be many opportunities for him to redeem himself before his term expires in 2028.
As the dust settles on this latest episode of government shutdowns and policy battles, it remains to be seen whether Schumer can recover from this public relations blow. For now, one thing is clear: New Yorkers are taking a harder look at their leader's performance, and that scrutiny is unlikely to ease anytime soon.
? His favorability rating has taken a major hit after the shutdown debacle. I mean, come on, 32% positive rating? That's crazy! The guy's supposed to be the leader of the Democrats, but he can't even get that right 
. And now moderates and independents are turning against him? That's like, a total smackdown 
. I guess his "it's all of the above" approach just isn't working out for him 
. Can someone please explain to me how he thought that was going to fly? 
I feel bad for Chuck Schumer, ya know? He's been in politics for ages and has done some great things for the state, but I guess this shutdown thing really hit him hard 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good deal with China, right? 
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I mean, Schumer has been around the block a few times and knows how to get stuff done 
. Still, I guess you can't just sweep things under the rug forever 
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Maybe he can revamp his image and show New Yorkers that he's still got it 
. Until then, I'll be keeping an eye on this guy 
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the more I read about Chuck Schumer's low favorability rating in NY, the more it makes me wonder if his old-school approach really is out of touch with modern NY voters 
. and i gotta ask, is it really gonna take a midterm election for schumer to turn things around? or can he do some damage control in the meantime? 
32% positive rating? That's crazy low! It seems like his handling of the federal government shutdown didn't sit well with voters. Not surprising, though - I've seen some pretty harsh comments from both sides of the aisle about him 
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the shutdown was such a mess and it's not just progressives who are hating on him, even some moderates and independents are turning on him 
what's up with that? can't he just step up his game and listen to what everyone else wants? 
i think weiner has a point about schumer's institutionalist approach being out of touch with the times, but at the same time, Schumer is still a strong leader in DC 
. The shutdown did seem like a big mess and I can see why people are upset with him about that 
. It's just gonna be interesting to see how things play out in the next few years 
... will he bounce back or is this a permanent dip? 
... Schumer should step up his game if he wants to regain trust with the people 
the shutdown wasnt exactly his fault & 55% of ppl dont like him? thats some wild swing... maybe hes just not as charismatic as other dems but you cant put a price on leadership skills 
. And then there are the independents... what do they want? 
It's like no one's on the same page here. Maybe Schumer needs to listen more and not just try to be the "adult" in the room? 
. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I do know we need someone who can bring people together again 
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also, i think it's time 4 Schumer 2 step up his game & show ppl he cares about da little guyz 
. And it's not just New Yorkers who are feeling let down – moderates and independents too! 
. Young voters want change, and if Schumer can't deliver, it's gonna be a tough road ahead.
. That's like, a major electoral swing right there!
. What happened to all the promises he made about "getting things done" and being a leader 
. Time will tell if he can turn things around, but for now, I'm keeping a close eye