Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum & Other Politicians’ Dumbest Scientific Claims (PHOTOS)
Rubio Gone Rogue
Florida senator and GOP darling Marco Rubio told GQ the age of the earth is ‘one of the great mysteries,’ never mind the research data. From Tom Coburn to Michele Bachmann and even Barack Obama, see other politicians who have advanced dubious scientific theories.
Marco Rubio on Earth’s Age
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Todd Akin on ‘Legitimate Rape’
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Rick Santorum on Global Warming
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Michele Bachmann on HPV Vaccine
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Christine O’Donnell on Mice With Human Brains
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Tom Coburn on Benefits of Breast Implants
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Obama and McCain on Autism in 2008
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Rep. Paul Broun on Scientific Lies by His Teachers
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Rep. Joe Barton on Wind Energy
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Rep. John Shimkus on God’s Plan
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Rep. Trent Franks on Fetuses
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