Poll: Louisiana legislature's approval at 23 percent; majority blames Jindal for budget crunch

At least Louisiana legislators can say they are more popular than Congress.

The University of New Orleans Survey Research Center on Thursday released the results of its latest "robo-poll" of Louisiana voters that put the state Legislature's approval rating at 23 percent. Half of the voters surveyed said they disapprove of the state's legislative body, while 27 percent said they were not sure.

Congress's approval rating made headlines earlier this week when it hit its highest level since 2009: 19 percent. Congress recently has rated lower than lice and colonoscopies, among other unpleasant things.

The Survey Research Center conducted the interactive voice response telephone survey of 919 respondents on Feb. 7. It has a 3.5 percent margin of error.

"Interactive voice response" polls use automated recorded questions and ask respondents to punch keys on their phones to respond, rather than live interviewers.

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