Saturday, March 23, 2013

Popularity of Congress

How low has the popularity of Congress become in the eyes of the American public? A new survey of American preferences concluded:

Asked for their preference between Congress and lice, the microscopic insects prevail 67-19 percent. Ditto colonoscopies (58-31 percent), root canals (65-32 percent), and being stuck in traffic (56-34 percent).

How does Congress compare with other unpopular groups?

Used car salesmen are favored 57-32 percent over members, while NFL replacement referees earn a 56-29 percent favorability.

However, there is good news for members of Congress:

Congress was favored over more than half of respondents over diseases like gonorrhea and ebola, and eked out polling wins over playground bullies, telemarketers and meth labs.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/276121-poll-congress-less-popular-than-colonoscopies-root-canals-nickleback#ixzz2OO9vQ6vK

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