The Polls are In, and the Pols are Out
During the politically motivated government “shutdown,” the left-leaning Public Policy Polling surveyed Americans to see what they thought of Congress in general. The legislators didn’t fare very well, with only an 8 percent favorable rating. Voters reported they felt significantly more “support” for hemorrhoids than Congress. Other things they preferred over Congress included jury duty, the Department of Motor Vehicles, witches, toenail fungus, cockroaches, and dog poop. But lawmakers can take heart: they scored higher than Russian President Vladimir Putin, New York Mayoral candidate (and unstoppable sexter) Anthony Weiner, and, of course, “twerking.” (RC/USA Today) ...The last two being more or less the same thing.Original Publication Date: 20 October 2013
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 20.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 20.
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