O'Reilly: Senator Schumer's Approval Rating Drops to 20-Year Low - Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

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Episode: O'Reilly: Senator Schumer's Approval Rating Drops to 20-Year Low
Release Date: April 24, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly

Introduction

In this episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, host Bill O'Reilly delves into the declining approval ratings of Senator Chuck Schumer, explores public opinions of key political figures in New York, and analyzes the political landscape of the state. Through a discussion of recent poll results and demographic insights, O'Reilly provides a critical examination of the factors influencing political sentiments in New York.

Senator Chuck Schumer's Plummeting Approval Rating

Bill O'Reilly opens the episode by highlighting Senator Chuck Schumer's significant drop in approval ratings, reaching a 20-year low.

Key Point: Schumer's approval has fallen due to his bipartisan support in passing the Republican budget, alienating both Democrats and Republicans.
Notable Quote:

"Senator Schumer's approval has hit a 20 year low. ... Democrats don't like him and the Republicans never liked him. And that's why he's getting hammered."
[02:15]

O'Reilly criticizes the lack of transparency in polling methods, specifically pointing out the unknown sample size of the Siena poll.

Notable Quote:

"According to the Siena poll. And they interviewed a whole bunch of people but wouldn't tell us how many. So that's not good."
[00:10]

He further asserts that Schumer's influence and effectiveness are waning, suggesting his best days are behind him.

Public Opinion on Kathy Hochul

The discussion shifts to Governor Kathy Hochul, where O'Reilly examines her fluctuating approval ratings.

Key Point: Hochul's approval rating has increased slightly by four points since March, with 44% favorable and 43% unfavorable.

O'Reilly speculates on the reasons behind this marginal improvement, hinting at potential reforms in Albany as a possible factor.

Notable Quote:

"She came up four points since March on that one. ... I think people feel she may get some reform in Albany, but I'm not sure."
[05:30]

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Approval Among New Yorkers

O'Reilly addresses the surprising approval ratings of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) within New York.

Key Point: Nearly 47% of registered voters in New York state have a favorable opinion of AOC, while 33% are unfavorable, and 20% have no opinion.

He attributes AOC's high approval to her strong presence in the Bronx and Queens, areas known for their liberal leanings.

Notable Quote:

"Almost half registered voters polled by Siena say they like her. 47% like AOC. 33% do not. No opinion. ... she's pretty radical left."
[07:45]

O'Reilly discusses the political polarization in New York, labeling a significant portion of the population as "crazy left" and "moderate left," which he believes gives the Democratic Party a substantial advantage.

New York State's Political Demographics and Its Impact

A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the political demographics of New York State and how they influence statewide politics.

Key Points:
- Demographic Breakdown:
  - 30% identify as "crazy left"
  - 30% as "moderate left"
  - 40% as either "traditional conservative or libertarian"
- Urban vs. Rural:
  - New York City and its metro area are described as bastions of ultra-liberalism, heavily influencing statewide political trends.
  - Comparisons are made to other populous cities, emphasizing New York City's dominance.
Notable Quotes:

"New York City, which is the bastion of ultra liberalism, far leftism, and that's why AOC got such a high number..."
[12:20]

"No state that has a city the size of New York. Louisiana is second. They have half. Although Louisiana county, which is huge. Humongous. That's the biggest county in the country."
[14:50]

O'Reilly attributes the Democratic Party's dominance in New York to the large liberal population in urban centers and the dependency of foreign-born residents on government entitlements.

Notable Quote:

"A lot of foreign born people live in New York and they are dependent on the foreign on the state government and the federal government for entitlements. That is a big, big factor."
[17:05]

Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Government Dependency

Drawing from personal anecdotes, O'Reilly contrasts his family's self-reliant upbringing with the current dependency culture prevalent in New York.

Key Points:
- O'Reilly's family, raised in Levittown, adhered to a strict no-government-aid mentality, rejecting any form of government assistance.
- He emphasizes that this value of self-sufficiency is not widely shared in New York City or the state, contributing to the prevailing political attitudes.
Notable Quote:

"My family, raised in Levittown, would never accept a dime from the government, ever, at any time, even during the greater Depression."
[19:30]

O'Reilly suggests that this cultural difference is a fundamental reason behind the Democratic Party's stronghold in New York.

Conclusion

Bill O'Reilly concludes the episode by reiterating the factors contributing to the Democratic dominance in New York State. He emphasizes the significance of urban liberalism, demographic compositions, and historical attitudes towards government aid in shaping the political landscape.

Final Notable Quote:

"And that's why you have a dominance of the Democratic Party, which is the giveaway party. All right. Do we all understand? I hope we do."
[21:10]

O'Reilly’s analysis presents a critical view of New York's political dynamics, underscoring the complex interplay between demographics, political affiliations, and cultural values.

Note: The timestamps provided correspond to the positions within the transcript where the quotes occur, offering listeners a reference point for the discussed topics.

Transcript

Bill O'Reilly (0:00)

According to the Siena poll. And they interviewed a whole bunch of people but wouldn't tell us how many. So that's not good. Sienna, if you're listening to this, tell us how many people you interviewed. All right. Senator Schumer's approval has hit a 20 year low. Okay. And that's because of he signed on to pass the Republican budget. So the Democrats don't like him and the Republicans never liked him. And that's why he's getting hammered. And Chuck is not really, you know, I think his best days are well behind him. To be kind. All right, first question. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion about Chuck Schumer? Favorable 39%. Unfavorable. 49. Okay, second question. Do you have favorable or unfavorable about Kathy Hochul? Favorable, 44. Unfavorable, 43. Whoa. She came up a little. Okay. Came up four points since March on that one. And I'm not sure why that is. I think people feel she may get a. Some reform in Albany, but I'm not sure. Final question. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez? Surprising. In the state of New York, almost half registered voters polled by Siena say they like her. 47% like AOC. 33% do not. No opinion. 20. It's a high number because she's a congressman in the Bronx and Queens and upstate know her, but she's pretty radical left. And I think that New York state is a hardcore radical loon factor of about 30%, which is much higher than most states. So 30% of us living in New York state are crazy left. I'd say another 30% are moderate left. And then 40% are either traditional conservative or libertarian. And that gives obviously the Democratic Party a huge advantage. Now how does that play out? Well, in New York City, which is the bastion of ultra liberalism, far leftism, and that's why AOC got such a high number, because most people live in New York City, eight and a half million. And in the metro area, 16 million. It's amazing. If you look at the populations of other countries, there are more people in New York City than Denmark, than Belgium. I mean, we just dominate. And there's no state that has a city the size of New York. Louisiana is second. They have half. Although Louisiana county, which is huge. Humongous. That's the biggest county in the country. But the city is very, very liberal. Why is that? A lot of foreign born people live in New York and they are dependent on the foreign on the state government and the federal government for entitlements. That is a big, big factor. Okay. So my family, raised in Levittown, would never accept a dime from the government, ever, at any time, even during the greater Depression. My grandfather was a police officer. But the O'Reilly's from the turn of the 20th century, I don't know what they did before that because they came over in the late 1860s. We just wouldn't take any money from the government. It was like, you're working no matter what, you'll find something to do and earn money. And that's how I was raised. There was just no way. But that mentality is not shared widely here in New York City or state. And that's why you have a dominance of the Democratic Party, which is the giveaway party. All right. Do we all understand? I hope we do.