Sen. McConnell's Approval Rating Falls to 6 Percent in New Poll

According to a recent Monmouth University poll released on Monday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) finds himself with a single-digit approval rating.

The finding is an unprecedented decline that positions him as the sole congressional leader with a net negative rating from fellow Republicans.

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The poll indicates a 60 percent disapproval rating among American adults, coupled with a meager 6 percent approval rating for McConnell. Among fellow Republicans, McConnell faces a 10 percent approval and a 41 percent disapproval rating.

This stark drop reflects a significant decline from July when the GOP Senate leader had a 12 percent approval and 50 percent disapproval rating.

McConnell, 81, has not confirmed whether he will seek reelection in 2026, and his approval slump comes after two instances of freezing up during press interactions in July and August, following a fall earlier in the year.

Despite McConnell's challenges, the rest of the congressional leadership maintains significant support within their respective parties.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), while holding a 21 percent approval and 41 percent disapproval rating overall, enjoys robust backing from Democrats with a 48 percent to 18 percent split.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has a 21 percent approval rating and a 22 percent disapproval rating, with Democratic approval increasing to 45 percent.

The newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stands at 17 percent approval and 31 percent disapproval rating among all American adults. In contrast to McConnell, Johnson has substantial support from Republicans, boasting a 37 percent approval and a mere 5 percent disapproval rating.

The findings reveal that the current political landscape includes significant shifts in approval and disapproval ratings, particularly affecting McConnell.

As the political landscape evolves, these ratings may play a crucial role in shaping the future of congressional leadership and political dynamics in the upcoming election year.