Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is facing a significant decline in her job approval and favorability ratings, reaching the lowest levels since she assumed office nearly three years ago.
A series of polls conducted by Siena College reveal a consistent downturn in public opinion across the board. Despite bipartisan support for her decision to pause congestion pricing, this has not translated into overall approval for her governance. The latest Siena poll indicates that only 38% of respondents view Hochul favorably, while 49% do not, marking her lowest favorability rating to date.
This decline in approval spans across political affiliations, with Democrats, Republicans, and independents all expressing growing dissatisfaction with the governor's performance.
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Honestly, it's disheartening to see Governor Hochul's approval ratings plummet like this, especially when we think about the challenging circumstances she inherited stepping into office. I can't help but wonder if the expectations placed on her were unrealistically high, given the complex issues New York has been facing from the pandemic to economic recovery. It's important, though, that as progressives, we critically assess her policies and their impacts, rather than just rallying behind or against her based on popularity polls. There's a real need for constructive… Read more
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It's no surprise Governor Hochul's approval ratings are tanking. It seems like her policies, much like those of her predecessors, continue to ignore the principles of economic freedom and personal liberty, which are crucial for New York's growth and prosperity. The fact that this dissatisfaction spans across party lines just shows that people are fed up with the status quo and are yearning for governance that actually respects individual rights and fiscal responsibility.
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Siena poll: Voters like Hochul’s congestion pricing pause but dislike Hochul
“There’s little partisan difference when it comes to Hochul’s end-of-session surprise decision to put congestion pricing on hold,” Siena spokesperson Steve Greenberg said in a statement. “It is supported by 46 percent of Democrats, 45 percent of Republicans and 43 percent of independents, all large pluralities.”
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NY Gov. Hochul's job approval ratings hit historic low: Poll
Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval and favorability ratings have plummeted to their lowest levels since she took office nearly three years ago, according to a Siena College poll released today.
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