NYC Mayoral Primaries: Pollster Discusses Eric Adams' Approval Ratings

Eric Adams' Approval and Support

• 📉 Mayor Eric Adams has seen a slight drop in support, now at 8% in the latest poll, down from 10% previously.
• ⚠️ His job performance approval is described as abysmal, with only 18% approving and 66% disapproving, which is worse than Donald Trump's approval in New York City.
• 🚩 The pollster suggests this is a difficult position for an incumbent mayor running for reelection.

Hypothetical General Election Scenarios

• 📊 In a hypothetical general election, Governor Cuomo leads with 43% against hypothetical Republican candidate Curtis Silwa at 13%.
• 🗳️ If Eric Adams were to run as an independent, he would receive 11% of the vote, with 29% undecided.
• 🚫 There are no signs in the poll indicating a Republican has a strong chance in the general election.

Voter Sentiment on Working with Trump Administration

• 🗣️ New York voters prefer a mayor who will stand up to the Trump administration rather than work with it, with 63% expressing this view.
• 🤝 Mayor Adams has faced accusations of quid pro quo for working with the Trump administration on immigration issues.

Sanctuary City Status

• 🏙️ A plurality of New Yorkers, 46%, believe New York City should remain a sanctuary city for immigrants.
• 🌍 Support for sanctuary city status is consistent across age groups, with higher percentages among those under 40 and over 70.