The findings were not aberrations. The poll indicated that Schumer possessed the highest disapproval rating among all evaluated Democratic personalities, while Ocasio-Cortez was among the most favored, behind only Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
The deterioration occurs at a politically precarious juncture. Schumer recently allied with Senate Republicans in endorsing a budget plan negotiated with President Trump, eliciting significant criticism from progressives who contend that Democrats ought to adopt a more assertive position against the president’s increasing political power.
An overwhelming 84% of respondents think that Washington Democrats are insufficiently opposing Trump and the MAGA movement, a stance that acts as a significant warning for establishment Democrats.
Ocasio-Cortez enjoys support from nearly all significant demographic groups. She holds a 50-point advantage among voters under 45 and an 8-point edge among those aged 45 and older, surpassing Schumer in support among white, Black, and Latino voters. She surpasses him in both gender and educational attainment, with Schumer’s sole edge arising from self-identified moderates. Survey participants were presented with biographical information of each candidate. Continue reading…