Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins ‘One Nation with Brian Kilmeade’ for his final interview as a sitting member of Congress. A new Monmouth University poll released Monday has revealed Americans’ least favorite leader in Congress, but all maintain underwater approval ratings. According to the poll, just 6% of adults say they approve of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s, R-Ky., job performance, with a whopping 60% saying they disapprove. 34% had no opinion.
McConnell was the only congressional leader with a net negative approval rating from within his own party, and fell far behind his Democrat and Republican colleagues on how they are viewed by the American public. Just 10% of Republicans said they approved of McConnell’s job performance, with 41% disapproving and 49% having no opinion.
McConnell’s approval rating was down from 12% in July, with 50% disapproving and 37% having no opinion. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., received a 21% approval rating, with 41% saying they disapproved and 38% having no opinion. Within his own party, however, Schumer received a 48% approval rating, compared to 18% who disapproved and 34% who had no opinion.
On the House side, 17% said they approved of Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., job performance with 31% disapproving and 51% with no opinion. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., fared slightly better with a 21% approval rating, 22% disapproving and 56% having no opinion.
Overall, just 17% said they approved of Congress’ job performance, and 77% said they disapproved.
The low approval ratings for McConnell, Schumer, and Congress as a whole reflect the American public’s dissatisfaction with their leadership. McConnell’s decline in approval from July suggests a worsening perception among Americans. Even within his own party, McConnell struggles to gain support.
Schumer, on the other hand, has a higher approval rating within his party, indicating a more favorable perception among Democrats. However, his overall approval rating remains low, with a majority of Americans disapproving of his job performance.
The poll also highlights the general dissatisfaction with Congress as an institution, with only 17% expressing approval and a staggering 77% expressing disapproval. These numbers underscore the need for significant improvements and changes within Congress to regain the trust and support of the American people.
It is worth noting that the Monmouth University poll provides valuable insight into the current political landscape, but opinions and perceptions can shift over time. As the political climate continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these approval ratings change and whether leaders can effectively address the concerns and expectations of the American public.
Digital has reached out to McConnell’s office for comment. Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at . Follow him on X at @BGillespieAL. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and more politics content. Subscribed You’ve successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
