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Joe the Plumber Grabs Book Deal

Chooses small publisher, says he's "spreading the wealth"

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(Newser) – Before the 2008 election is a month old, Joe the Plumber plans to have a book on the shelves, the New York Times reports. Samuel J. Wurzelbacher has signed a deal with PearlGate Publishing to write “Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream,” due in bookstores Dec. 1, with an assist from novelist Thomas Tabback. Of his decision not to go with a larger publishing house, Wurzelbacher says, “They are already rich. So that’s spreading the wealth to me.”

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Samuel "Joe The Plumber" Wurzelbacher, waves to the crowd as he introduced by Republican presidential candidate John McCain, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in Sandusky, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Joe Wurzelbacher speaks at the kickoff of the Ohio
Joe Wurzelbacher speaks at the kickoff of the Ohio "Joe the Plumber" bus tour to campaign for Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
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Samuel "Joe The Plumber" Wurzelbacher speaks at a rally for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at a Town Square Stop in Washington Park in Sandusky, Ohio, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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kati
Nov 20, 08 10:21 AM CST
By Dec 1? Plumbers write fast. Maybe he'll write it in African. Reply
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Mr.C
Nov 20, 08 11:24 AM CST
Maybe he'll write it in African. What the hell does that mean?
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Shannonals
Nov 20, 08 5:52 PM CST
kati are you ignorant or just plain stupid? What does writing his book in African mean?
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jaguarj
Nov 20, 08 10:58 AM CST
A book on 15 minutes of fame? Sounds like a Palin book. Reply
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Mr.C
Nov 20, 08 11:24 AM CST
What is a palin book?
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