Politics

Marco Rubio performs his best Tom Brady-to-Wes Welker imitation

While campaigning in Iowa on Tuesday, Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio took a moment to toss around the ol’ pigskin with an ambitious young receiver. The Florida senator likely never expected the wobbly, five-yard slant would become the meme of the day.

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Fortunately, the kid wasn’t hurt, according to Politico.

For fans of the New England Patriots, Rubio’s pass perhaps brought back dark memories of similar throw that was just a bit behind its intended receiver, with somewhat higher stakes (i.e. Super Bowl XLVI) .

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No word yet from Rubio’s wife as to whether her husband can throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. To his credit, Rubio <a href=”

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