Poll: Punxsutawney Phil would do a better job than most members of Congress

Congress has officially sunk to a new low.

While the approval rating of those on Capitol Hill has been hovering at historically low levels, a new poll shows half of Pennsylvania believes Punxsutawney Phil would be a perfectly suitable — and capable — member of Congress.

Some key findings from Public Policy Polling:

• 59 percent of Pennsylvanians have a favorable opinion of Punxsutawney Phil.
• Only 8 percent believe he’s a reliable indicator of how long winter will last.
• 50 percent say he’d do a better job than most members of Congress.

So there you have it. Here’s one warning for Punxsutawney Phil: If he does get elected and happens to run into New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, don’t let him pick you up.