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Joe the Plumber 'Appalled' by McCain

Campaigning made him feel 'dirty'

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2008 5:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Joe the Plumber, a sidekick of John McCain's presidential campaign who came to represent the common man, now says he was "appalled" by the Republican candidate, Politico reports. Plumber Joe Wurzelbacher, who appeared at campaign stops with McCain, told a conservative radio show host... Read full story »

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