Costs Too Damn High, Schumer's Low Ratings, SOTU Impact

From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell · Feb 26, 2026 · 9m

This week on From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell, we break down the moments everyone’s talking about and what they actually mean.

Jack O’Donnell, Managing Partner of O’Donnell & Associates, is tracking the policy and political moves from New York to Washington.

Here’s what we dig into:

The poll surprise: Hochul’s approval hits a record high, yet a third of New Yorkers say they may leave the state.

Schumer and Gillibrand slipping: Why are their numbers falling, and could 2028 bring real change?

Tax the rich? More than 1,000 rally in Albany. Is their cause gaining momentum?

Trump’s marathon…