Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is facing a political crisis as his approval ratings among his own party members plummet to shocking lows. Once a dominant figure in New York politics, Schumer’s favorability has cratered, with only 52% of New York Democrats now viewing him favorably—a staggering 21-point drop since December 2024, according to a Siena College poll. The dramatic decline has even CNN’s data analyst Harry Enten sounding the alarm, warning that “sirens should be going off” for Schumer as whispers of a primary challenge grow louder.
The numbers are undeniably brutal for Schumer. When asked whether he should remain Senate leader, only 50% of New York Democrats agreed, while 48% said no—a near-even split that spells disaster for a longtime incumbent. Even more humiliating for Schumer is the fact that progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) boasts higher favorability ratings among Democrats, hovering in the 60s. This stark contrast has fueled speculation that AOC—or another ambitious Democrat—could mount a primary challenge against the weakened Senate leader.
A Party in Disarray
Schumer’s plummeting numbers are emblematic of the broader collapse of Democratic leadership. For months, the party has offered nothing but obstruction, protests, and performative outrage instead of real solutions for the American people. While President Donald Trump and Republicans push forward with an America First agenda—securing the border, reviving the economy, and standing up to global threats—Democrats like Schumer have been consumed by infighting and failed policies.
Enten’s analysis on CNN inadvertently exposes the rot within the Democratic Party:
“When you are a Democrat in New York and these are your ratings, this is a big wakeup call if you’re Chuck Schumer.”
But Schumer isn’t the only one who should be worried. The entire Democratic establishment is hemorrhaging support as voters grow tired of their do-nothing rhetoric and extremist agendas. While the liberal media scrambles to downplay these disastrous poll numbers, the truth is undeniable: Americans are rejecting the Democrats’ radicalism and incompetence.
🚨“Big Wake Up Call" — CNN pollster lays out DISASTROUS Democrat polling on Chuck Schumer:
“AOC’s approval rating among Democrats is considerably higher."
"Sirens should be going off. Primary challenge, primary challenge, primary challenge!" pic.twitter.com/drEJJxmkET
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) April 24, 2025
Meanwhile, President Trump continues to dominate the political landscape, delivering real results while Democrats flounder. From record job growth to strengthening national security, Trump’s leadership stands in stark contrast to Schumer’s flailing tenure. The American people see the difference—and they’re choosing strength over weakness, action over chaos.