Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Race for Eagle Street Settles In

         The new Siena Poll shows the race for governor is tighter...ten points...Kathy Hochul over Bruce Blakeman....49-39.  Sounds reasonable, but those who have observed Mr. Blakeman on the stump say he is a weak candidate....That said, so is Governor Mamdani.

           Blakeman will lose, not because of NYC, but because his margins in upstate counties is not sufficient.....Look around the room you are in. How many will vote ? And of those that do will 40% vote Hochul?  If so, case closed.

 https://sri.siena.edu/2026/08/12/siena-poll-of-likely-new-york-state-voters-hochul-49-blakeman-39/

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

How about the Tupac trial that’s about to go down?

Anonymous said...

If Trump weren’t President, I’d say Blakeman stood a chance
But that’s not the case
It’s going to be a blue tsunami

Anonymous said...

8:40am and already not alright

Anonymous said...

Blakeman will lose BECAUSE of NYC

Anonymous said...

9:15 Blakeman will lose because he is in bed with Trump. Both have the same pollsters and were in one happy bead. Kathy plays nicely with Trump with all the real estate. Kathy knows all on Blakeman because he has worked for many Dems over the years. And for those foolish to believe Blakeman don’t forget as county executive he still needs to be pals with Kathy for money for county. Wake up people stick with the devil you know Kathy.

Truthbout said...

The Siena poll shows Governor Hochul has a negative rating on both favorability and job approval. Even in deep blue New York, she would be in deep trouble against an opponent with a record as a good campaigner and fundraiser. Too bad President Trump refused to endorse one.

Anonymous said...

Was at a family gathering a few years back and we went to a rally on the other side of the state in Hudson Valley region.. He was there because he knew that pol. Jeff’s site is more alive than Bruce. Someone you would shake a hand with and never remember hearing or ever see again. A real nothing. Nothing impressive or interesting. Something that struck me for some reason he seems to be surrounded by security, drivers or handlers? Maybe employees to make himself appear as someone important. It’s like he’s there in the moment because t not really. Very odd.

Anonymous said...

He will lose because I would bet Hochul carries upstate as well. All because of Trump

Anonymous said...

Blakeman will lose because he's a Republican in a Democratic year.
Would be no different for Step A Neck.

Anonymous said...

9:12AM and still delusional.

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Anonymous said...

Interesting that Trump can’t gushingly come out and ra ra ole Brucie. That would just remind how those two concocted how to screw Rep. Elise Stefanik over. Well upstate will be Trump’s embarrassment and he of course will never ever admit Elise was always stronger. Most likely this set NY back another 10-20 years.
Jeff, you are probably This race with be giving us Gov. Mamdani within 8-10 yrs. Wouldn’t that be a kick in the you know whaat. Vs we could have had Gov Stefanik.

Anonymous said...

The choices were both losers, 9:50. Besides, Trump's endorsements are near certain kiss of death.

Anonymous said...

We'll see. If democrats had any popularity AT ALL, we wouldn't have President Trump.

Dan said...

Many that vote nowadays just think " Gibsmedats mah Free$hit" !!

Anonymous said...

Exactly 546! All those $ociali$t loving MAGAS!

Anonymous said...

They knew what they signed up for.

Anonymous said...

Oh but Russia Finley loves him. As long as he is obsessed with trump, Russia is in deep, deep love. What an idiot.

Anonymous said...

Blank man loses because he is a total cult member moron. Why talk about mandami when trump loves the guy. Both socialists.