Tanking Numbers. A Siena College poll shows Hochul is losing ground. Her favor ability and job approval are on the decline. New Yorkers have grown disenchanted with her. The Governor draws moderate approval for efforts with affordable housing. She is rejected for policies on crime and cost of living. Hochul’s political base is weak. She nearly lost the election to Republican challenger Lee Zeldin in what would have been an historic upset. She has stumbled badly early in her first full term. Her handling of the Hector LaSalle nomination revealed her to be an inexperienced lightweight. Tanking Numbers. Hochul’s honeymoon has abruptly ended with the New York electorate !!