Guess Who Is The Most Unpopular US Senator?

It’s Mitch McConnell, says a new survey. Brian Schatz of Hawaii favors better.

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A new Morning Consult poll says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is the most unpopular member of that chamber.

Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R-Me.) comes in as a close runner-up, The Hill reports.

The data comes from over 5,000 registered voters across the United States. The poll was conducted from April 1 through June 30.

Sen. Mitch McConnell is not a popular lawmaker Flickr: Gage Skidmore

The most popular senator is Angus King (I-Me.) followed by Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) ranks as the 14th most popular senator, with 60% of Democrats approving of him but 21% of Republicans disapproving.

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) comes in at No. 48 in terms of popularity, with 58% of Dems liking her but 50% of the GOP feeling otherwise.

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