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Schumer's Favorability Plummets, AOC Surges Amid Criticism

4/23/2025

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New York Senator Chuck Schumer faces a significant decline in favorability, plummeting to 39%—his lowest in two decades—after Democrats criticized his backing of a Republican funding bill. Meanwhile, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's popularity has surged to 47%, while Governor Kathy Hochul sees a slight uptick to 44%, yet many voters are still seeking other options for her re-election.

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New York Senator Chuck Schumer faces a significant decline in favorability, plummeting to 39%—his lowest in two decades—after Democrats criticized his backing of a Republican funding bill. Meanwhile, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's popularity has surged to 47%, while Governor Kathy Hochul sees a slight uptick to 44%, yet many voters are still seeking other options for her re-election.