Staff Reports
Conservative Republicans found themselves dancing a jig as they read the latest poll numbers out of New York State. According to the Siena College poll, President Joe Biden is suddenly not as popular in New York as he was when he took office. In a hypothetical rematch between Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden is only ahead by 48% to 36%. This significant drop is making Republicans grin from ear to ear, unlike the Democrats who are left scratching their heads in confusion. Even in a deeply blue state like New York, the political winds seem to be shifting in the GOP’s direction.
The breakdown of the poll numbers provided even more fodder for conservatives to celebrate. A whopping 76% of Republicans in the survey indicated they would vote for Trump, while only 11% said they’d vote for Biden. Independent voters also seemed to be turning away from Biden, with 43% in favor of Trump compared to 31% for Biden. Even in the traditionally liberal strongholds of New York City, Biden’s lead over Trump has narrowed considerably, with only a 27% difference in support between the two candidates.
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Perhaps most surprising of all were the stats on demographic groups that have traditionally supported Democrats. Men, women, union households, and various religious groups all showed signs of potential disillusionment with Biden. Even Jewish voters, who have a history of overwhelmingly supporting Democratic candidates, were leaning towards Trump by a margin of 53% to 44%. This drastic shift among Jewish voters may have Democrats shaking in their boots, as the poll suggests that previous strongholds of support are now in jeopardy.
Conservative pundits were quick to jump on these poll results as signs of trouble for the Democratic Party. They gleefully pointed out that if Biden can’t maintain his strong lead in New York, then Democrats across the country could be in for a rough ride come election time. These numbers, they claimed, were a clear indication that the tide was turning in favor of the GOP.
But even as conservatives celebrated these poll results, they knew that there was still a long road ahead. They were cautious not to count their chickens before they hatched, realizing that there was still plenty of time for Biden to win back the support of disenchanted voters. Nevertheless, this latest data from Siena College gave conservative Republicans a glimmer of hope that their party was on the rise and that President Biden’s popularity was on the decline. And they were more than happy to bask in the glow of that possibility for as long as they could.
