Trump's endorsement of Blakeman could hurt his chances in governor's race, poll says
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NEW YORK - The majority of likely voters say that the president's endorsement of Bruce Blakeman will hurt his campaign for the governor's office, according to the latest Siena poll.
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By the numbers:
A Siena poll released today, Sept. 23, shows that 50% of likely voters will choose Gov. Kathy Hochul in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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While Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's support did increase by 2 points (41%), two-thirds of those polled believe that Hochul will secure victory this November.
Both Attorney General Letitia James (52%) and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (56%) are currently beating out their Republican competitors, though James' lead on Saritha Komatireddy shrank slightly in the past month.
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How endorsements could influence the race
Dig deeper:
The majority of likely voters (51%) believe that President Trump's endorsement of Blakeman's campaign will ultimately have a negative impact on his chances.
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of those voters either somewhat or strongly disapprove of Trump's choices as president.
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In contrast, 50% of those polled believe that Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hochul is helping her chances of winning the race.
Mamdani currently holds a 46% favorability rating with the likely voters polled.
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What they're saying:
In only one month, the number of likely voters that oppose large data centers being built in New York grew from 52% to 63%.
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Almost three-quarters (74%) of likely voters also oppose the president's renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
The Source: This article includes information from a poll released by the Siena Research Institute.