AOC edges out Chuck Schumer by double-digit margin in new poll

[iemanja]

A new poll shows Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York would defeat Senator Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary by a commanding 21-point margin.
. . .

These results signal potential vulnerability for Schumer, the 74-year-old Senate Democratic leader who has held his seat for over two decades.

The polling data suggests growing dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, particularly concerning Schumer's response to rising antisemitism and his leadership during recent political challenges.

The poll also reveals Ocasio-Cortez's strength extends across demographic lines, including among Jewish Democratic voters where she leads 45 percent to 33 percent, with 17 percent undecided. The poll of 1,136 Democrats carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.89 percentage points.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/aoc-edges-out-chuck-schumer-by-double-digit-margin-in-new-poll/ar-AA1Ft19w?ocid=BingNewsSerp

[displacedvermoter]

1. 2028

Jeez!

[Tetrachloride]

2. edges out by double digit margin

who writes this stuff

spinners

[Orrex]

35. RIght? My first thought as well.

One wonders how they'd have phrased it if the numbers had been reversed.

[ruet]

38. Probably AI Trash. -NT-

[Autumn]

3. But she doesn't have the experience Chuck has!

[Biophilic]

9. Thank heavens.

We need new thinking and ideas. Obviously 20 year old thinking isn’t getting it. Letting the republicans and trump “burn it all down” in order to win elections doesn’t seem a viable option to me. Probably not too bad for those that win those elections but for the rest of us not such a good option.

[Autumn]

10. You got that right.

[Sympthsical]

4. With these numbers, one would usually expect imminent retirement

But given how some people abjectly refuse to give up power, I'm less certain that the normal forms of political calculation are in play.

Usually this would be a sign to wrap it up. But it might prompt a stubborn insistence to dig in further. Then the old guard will come sauntering in talking about how irreplaceable everyone is to . . . whatever it is we've been managing.

It's a weird area of "Only God can vote me out!" which, yeah, that does happen sometimes.

[Zambero]

5. Democrats don't need a Mitch McConnell figure to lead the party ad finitum

I'm 76, and right off I'll opine that age is not the issue here. Notwithstanding that terms limits for Congress have never been enacted and more than likely never will, partisan Congressional leadership still needs to rotate amongst members of the House and Senate. Too much power in the hands of a few individuals over an extended period of time is inherently corrupting. For one, it tends to be intoxicating, and once an individual has a grip on power than will have difficulty contemplating letting go of it. Ultimately, voters will perceive this and a long-standing incumbent stands of being primaried out of their seat. It comes as no surprise that Sen. Schumer finds himself in this situation, and I hope that he makes the right decision to step down and allow the Democratic voters in New York to select a top-notch qualified candidate to run for the Senate in 2028. The other issue is just how long any one member should be allowed to occupy a leadership position. Whether it's 4, 6, 8, or 10 years should be debated and duly considered. But it needs to happen and soon.

[PJMcK]

6. I have voted for Senator Schumer repeatedly

It seems to me that the current paradigm of the Democratic Party isn't working.

Regardless, I will ALWAYS vote for the Democratic candidate for every office I can.

[Keepthesoulalive]

7. I say go for it.

New York is a large state and there’s a lot of money sloshing around and maybe a little corrupt. This should be fun.

[Mountainguy]

8. I think makijg a play for the Senate

Is clearly her best option.


But also, 2028 is a long time from now politically. A poll on it doesnt carry much weight.

[thebigidea]

11. I would think a statewide poll would be way more useful than one confined to NYC

[bottomofthehill]

28. Bingo...

NYC has a lot of votes but how will she do in Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse,….MY is a big state. The city has a lot to say in the primary but there is a reason George Pataki did so well for so long. I

[Kid Berwyn]

12. Bet she would do more than write a letter re Trump treasons.

Just sayin'.

[republianmushroom]

13. Oh damn, Chucky, your ass is grass

and AOC is a lawn mower.

[PlanetBev]

14. Chuck Schumer is only six days younger than me

But I’m sick to death of his old ideas and strongly worded letters. I want someone with fire in their belly.

When I even think of Trump and his enablers, it sets off a lynch mob mentality in my soul.

[gulliver]

15. Schumer made the right call in not shutting down the government

He's a stalwart, but I do think he's often a little too urbane to dish out the heat we need. Fetterman and AOC's fellow NY Rep. Suozzi are closer imo.

I see encouraging signs that AOC is getting more real. She's taking on more of Bernie's economic mantle. She's started to distance herself from the over-centered mic hoggers and self-canonized, pseudo-saintly "thinkers." I like what AOC has to say about health care, although I think her sales focus and Bernie's are too narrow and old hat.

She could be good. I'm keeping an open mind.

[displacedvermoter]

27. Fetterman and Suozzi

Closer to what? Not following you here.
Suozzi seems to be making a case for working through differences to somehow get GOP cooperation, reaching across the aisle seems how he plans on working, not much heat to be dished out there. And Fetterman just basically said Senate work is a drag, he just wants to get interviewed by Politico and shit on folks like AOC. He directs as much fire or more on Progressives as on Trump and MAGA.

[ananda]

16. Go for it, girl!

Schumer needs to go!

[Mysterian]

17. She's smart, she's honest and she's a fighter

Schumer should be worried.

[LudwigPastorius]

18. Schumer will be 77 in 2028.

That means, if he wins a full Senate term, he'd be 83 by the end of it.

It's not inconceivable that he calls it a day and doesn't run for reelection.

[Celerity]

30. he turns 78 around 2 weeks after the 2028 elections, so would be 84 at the end of his next term

[LudwigPastorius]

37. Indeed.

Thanks.

[Emile]

19. K & R

[Ping Tung]

21. Young wolves, show us your teeth. John Steinbeck

[Renew Deal]

22. He'll be 77 when he runs for reelection

And that's to get him a term to age 84. It's unnecessary.

[Emile]

23. This doesn't surprise me in the least. The

country has been telling our party leaders to change the direction for sometime now.

[H2O Man]

24. Way recommended.

[lees1975]

25. Gotta love the understatement in there...

"These results signal potential vulnerability for Schumer, the 74 year old Senate Democratic leader who has held his seat for over two decades."

Ya think?

Also understated:
The polling data suggests growing dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, particularly concerning Schumer's response to rising antisemitism and his leadership during recent political challenges.

I think we are past the point of this "suggesting" growing dissatisfaction within the Democratic base. Her following, along with Bernie Sanders, is a clear indication of it. They're getting something done when no one else is.

I think a wave is coming, a big blue one, which will sweep a lot of Trumpers right out of office in a big way, and will replace them with a lot of progressives who lean to the left but who aren't jumping right into Democratic party politics. And they're going to make the old guard either follow their lead, or get out of the way.

[C_U_L8R]

26. Dang double digits

Ain't as big as they used to be. Apparently.

[JT45242]

29. He needs to be put out to pasture and retire not run for higher office

He is hated by the right.

Many moderates and liberals view him as a weak feckless shell of a letter writer. He is more like the stapler guy from office space than a real leader.

I know my son's would never vote for him. They consider him as compliant as the occupied French government during WW2. Especially when he refused to kill the continuing resolution that will allow the tax breaks for billionaires turn them into trillionaires by stealing from the poor, veterans, senior citizens, etc.

It should 90-10 in a head to head race.

[Jack Valentino]

31. I support AOC for the next NY Senator for Schumer's seat...

Thank you for your service, Chuck!

Now go enjoy yourself in retirement!

[fujiyamasan]

32. I'd be surprised if he runs again

He was instrumental in convincing Biden to quit the race last year. I don’t think he would risk his own legacy, going out on a low note, bitterly holding on to power, while facing a primary challenge from someone much younger and more in synch with where the party wants to go. Losing such a primary would be beyond humiliating.

I also would expect him to step down from leadership after the midterms, though in my opinion he should do that immediately.

He’s had a decent run (both in the House and the Senate now) and was effective as majority leader during Biden’s term, but he’s just not the right person for the job at this time.

[LilElf70]

33. AOC is going places

Mark my word. She has what it will take to turn things around. I see her going far in this party.

[Paladin]

34. Inaction has severe consequences. Schumer needs to go. (nt)

[Ruby the Liberal]

36. For someone whose leadership play is to watch Trump's polling #s

This has to be eye opening. One can only hope.