Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has found himself in a whirlwind of political repercussions following his controversial moves in Congress.
His decision to upend House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for the seemingly inconsequential act of preventing a government shutdown during a global crisis has taken a toll on his political standing, especially outside his Panhandle home district.
A recent poll conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Mainstreet PolCom Lab shed light on Gaetz’s plummeting approval ratings statewide.
The survey, conducted between October 27 and November 11, revealed that a staggering 57 percent of Florida voters disapprove of Gaetz’s performance as a congressman.
A mere 21 percent expressed approval of his actions in Washington, with a notable 8 percent remaining neutral and 14 percent uncertain about their stance.
Gaetz’s Political Landscape Beyond His District
Gaetz has a high rate of unpopularity even in his own party. Republicans had dismal numbers, with roughly 83 percent of questioned Democrats disapproving of his activities. Republicans who disagreed with Gaetz’s work were 36.3 percent, while just 36.6 percent agreed.
These statistics signal a troubling divide within the GOP, with a higher percentage of Republicans favoring the decision to remove McCarthy as speaker compared to those who support Gaetz.
Though Gaetz maintains solid popularity within his district, his statewide standing is in a state of disarray. Speculations about his potential gubernatorial bid in 2026, once Gov. Ron DeSantis’s term ends, have been met with mixed reactions.
Gaetz has dismissed reports of his ambitions, claiming his sole focus is on Trump’s potential run in 2024.
As Gaetz navigates this tumultuous phase in his political career, the poll results serve as a stark indicator of the challenges he might face in widening his support base beyond his local constituency.
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