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Joe the Country Singer? Record Deal In the Works

(Newser Summary) – We already knew he could fix a toilet and stir up a presidential race. Now, Joe the Plumber may be dazzling us with a country album on Inauguration Day, Politico reports. It seems the artist formally known as Joe Wurzelbacher has teamed up with a Nashville PR firm and is being pursued by a major label.

“He’s a complicated guy with a very dynamic personality,” said one of his new press agents. “He can sing and obviously has a strong political point of view.”
Source: Politico

More about:  Election 2008 • country music • Joe the Plumber • Joe Wurzelbacher

Sarah Palin cheers on Joe Wurzelbacher during a rally...
Sarah Palin cheers on Joe Wurzelbacher during a rally at Bowling Green University in Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Sarah Palin and Joe Wurzelbacher sign autographs at...
Sarah Palin and Joe Wurzelbacher sign autographs at a rally at Bowling Green University in Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Joe Wurzelbacher, aka Joe The Plumber, speaks during...
Joe Wurzelbacher, aka Joe The Plumber, speaks during the kickoff of his bus tour to campaign for John McCain.   (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Joe Wurzelbacher, also known as Joe the Plumber, signs...
Joe Wurzelbacher, also known as Joe the Plumber, signs autographs after appearing at a rally with Sarah Palin.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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John
Oct 31, 08 10:15 AM CDT
Isn't his 15 minutes up? Reply
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Shannonals
Nov 1, 08 3:22 AM CDT
Not until after the 4th, he is the McCain/Palin secret weapon Reply
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Lula
Nov 1, 08 7:58 AM CDT
Joe the Plummer is a joke. He is about as stupid as the rest of the GOP. Maybe he can pay his taxes when he becomes a famous singer, or member of congress, or he even may be able to get his plumbers liscense. Reply
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Shannonals
Nov 3, 08 11:50 AM CST
Joe the Plumber is a complicated guy? Not to complicated, he can't even pay what he owes, and this is the man McCain said is his ideal Reply
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