By Rick Maese, The Washington Post
WASHINGTON – The senator leaned in closer, sharing a sheet of paper with the oversized extern seated next to him. Listed was the day’s schedule, groups coming through the office, committee hearings on tap and policy matters that needed to be explored.
“The ones that are highlighted in blue are ones where I’ll be making the full meeting,” Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., explained. Will Pericak, an offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks, nodded. At 300 pounds, Pericak is the biggest person working in Gardner’s office.
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