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12 Politicians Who Had Unusual Jobs Before Taking Office

Amelia AcostaJun 27, 2013, 01:10 IST

Flickr User philcampbellRick Santorum announced this week that he would now be working as CEO of Echo-Light Studios, a Dallas-based movie company specializing in Christian films.

It might seem like an odd career switch for a politician (or maybe not, knowing Santorum) but it's not as odd as some of the careers that politicians have had before taking office.

We've put together a list of the 12 politicians with the oddest other jobs, from tomato canning to wrestling. Which Congressman would you want on your side in a fight, and who's got the best singing voice?