Politicians have been referencing Back to the Future practically since the film came out; Ronald Reagan even incorporated it into one of his State of the Union addresses. In honor of Back to the Future Day, here's a look at some of the corniest — and most brilliant — references to the film by actual, real life politicians. Jeva Lange
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