POLITICS

When Politicians Flub: Speaking Their Minds or Just Slipping Up?—VIDEO

Updated: April 20, 2012 | 11:22 a.m.
April 19, 2012 | 12:48 p.m.

At the launch event for the University of Phoenix/National Journal Next America project, Sen. Marco Rubio's slip of the tongue indicated that the vice presidency may be firmer in the Florida Republicdan's thoughts than he would like to let on.

Below are some other significant political flubs.

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