Democratic National Committee Makes Glaring Historical Error While Invoking Reagan

The Democratic National Committee apparently thinks former President Ronald Reagan once served in Congress.

In a tweet sent out by the group's official Twitter account Friday evening, the committee said, "'It's time to raise a minimum wage that's worth less than it was when Ronald Reagan was in Congress.'"

[blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/TheDemocrats/status/439534721518018560"]

Only problem? Reagan never served in Congress.

Users on Twitter were quick to hit back and respond to the DNC.

[blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/LarryOConnor/status/439766502968143872"]

[blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/Raffiwilliams/status/439832436558815232"]

[blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/dawnmh73/status/439833400070119424"]

According to Twitchy, based on the surrounding tweets, it may be possible "that this gaffe was part of President Obama's speech to the DNC."

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