"Eric Adams' Historic Low Approval Rating Plunges NYC into Crisis"

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"Eric Adams' Historic Low Approval Rating Plunges NYC into Crisis"
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received the worst approval rating in the 27-year history of the Quinnipiac University poll, with less than a third of voters approving of his job performance. The poll revealed that 58% of respondents disapprove of Adams' performance, citing concerns over budget cuts, handling of the migrant crisis, homelessness, public schools, and crime. Additionally, a majority of voters expressed doubts about Adams' honesty, trustworthiness, and leadership qualities. The poll comes as Adams faces a federal investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign and a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault. Despite the low approval rating, Adams' political base, particularly Black voters, showed higher levels of approval.

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