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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Joe the Plumber

Joe the Plumber stories: 23 news summaries

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(Newser) - Tired of Joe the Plumber? His life has been turned upside since he became an unintentional media celebrity, the New York Times notes. Among the odds and ends:
  • He is a single father, 34, whose real name is Samuel J. Wurzelbacher.
  • He does plumbing work for a contractor
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presidential debate • Election 2008 • Joe Wurzelbacher • Joe the Plumber

The Day After, McCain Still Savors His Cup of Joe

Back on trail after debate, Republican still has Obama-baiting plumber on lips

Oct 16, 08 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe the Plumber remained a fixture of John McCain’s campaign today on the heels of his prominence in last night’s debate, the Chicago Tribune reports. “Joe's the man,” the Republican said at a rally. “He won and small businesses won across America. The American people... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • presidential debate • Election 2008 • economy • Joe Wurzelbacher • Joe the Plumber

 Debate Puts Spotlight 
 on 'Joe the Plumber' 

McCain mentions make Ohio man America's most famous plumber

Oct 16, 08 12:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Wurzelbacher found it "pretty surreal" to become the focus of last night's presidential debate, the Ohio plumber tells the AP. "Joe the Plumber" was mentioned more than 20 times in the debate—more than Iraq or the economy—as John McCain and Barack Obama sparred... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • presidential debate • small business • Election 2008 • Joe Wurzelbacher • Joe the Plumber

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