As per a Siena College poll, most New Yorkers want the state to reduce the influx of migrants, with 58% expressing that New York has already done enough to assist migrants.
Managing the Migrant Influx Into the State
Recent poll findings from the Siena College Research Institute have illuminated a challenging scenario for prominent New York Democrats, including President Joe Biden, as they face unfavorable public perceptions concerning managing the migrant influx into the state.
With the influx of asylum-seekers surpassing approximately 100,000 in New York City and affecting multiple regions of the state, concerns are growing among voters about handling this situation by their elected officials.
Steven Greenberg, the spokesperson for the poll, highlighted the widespread sentiment among New Yorkers, stating, “New Yorkers — including huge majorities of Democrats, Republicans, independents, upstaters, and downstaters — overwhelmingly say that the recent influx of migrants to New York is a serious problem for the state.”
A “Burden” Rather Than a “Benefit”
The poll findings underscore that 46% of the surveyed voters view the migrants who have resettled in New York over the past two decades as a “burden” rather than a “benefit.”
Furthermore, 58% of respondents believe that New Yorkers have already made substantial contributions and should work to mitigate the flow of migrants.
The handling of the migrant situation has also had a tangible impact on the approval ratings of key political figures.
The poll reveals that Governor Kathy Hochul’s response to the influx garnered disapproval from 51% of respondents, as opposed to 35% who approved.
The City Is Strained Due To Divergent Strategies
Mayor Eric Adams faced a similar challenge, with 47% of voters expressing disapproval of his management of the situation compared to 31% who supported it.
Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul have actively called upon the White House for additional assistance and expedited working papers for asylum-seekers.
However, the relationship between the state and the city is strained due to divergent strategies, complicating the Democrats’ efforts to address the issue.
The implications of these poll results extend beyond the current circumstances, as they are expected to influence upcoming elections.
A 13-Point Margin
A concerning discovery for Democrats is that less than half of New Yorkers in the reliably blue state would support President Joe Biden in a direct contest against former President Donald Trump.
While Biden maintains a lead of 47 percent to 34 percent over Trump, this 13-point margin is notably among the slimmest seen for a prominent Democratic presidential candidate in New York.
This is especially alarming compared to 2020, when Biden consistently held an advantage of no less than 25 points after securing the Democratic nomination.
… Honing in on the Migrant Crisis
As the 2024 state legislative and congressional contests draw near, Republicans are honing in on the migrant crisis as a key campaign focal point, leaving Democrats with the task of reshaping their approach to address this complex and contentious issue that has captured public attention and concern.
Democrats grapple with the need to reconfigure their strategy regarding the migrant crisis as Republicans prepare to spotlight it as a pivotal campaign theme in the upcoming 2024 state legislative and congressional elections.
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Source: SCRI