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blogs.wsj.com - 10/26/2008
‘Joe the Plumber’ Story Line Resonates With McCain Supporters
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Elizabeth Holmes reports from Sarasota, Fla. on the presidential race. Attending a John McCain rally these days feels a little bit like talking to an elementary school kid about what she can be when she grows up. There are lots of options, little one. You could be Joe the Plumber or Ed the Dairyman. Why not aspire to be Toni the Teacher or Bob the Boat Builder? The Republican presidential candidate ended his swing through Florida on Thursday with a rally here and made prominent mention ...
Joe The Plumber stood up McCain (video)
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youtube.com - 10/30/2008
Joe The Plumber stood up McCain (video)
— youtube.com — McCain announced Joe the Plumber was at his rally today. But, Joe wasn't there.... (more) Joe The Plumber stood up McCain (video)

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realclearpolitics.com - 10/24/2008
McCain for President
— realclearpolitics.com — WASHINGTON -- Contrarian that I am, I'm voting for John McCain. I'm not talking about bucking the... polls or the media consensus that it's over before it's over. I'm talking about bucking the rush of wet-fingered conservatives leaping to Barack Obama ... (more) McCain for President

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McCain stood up by Joe the Plumber
americablog.com - 10/30/2008
McCain stood up by Joe the Plumber
— americablog.com — McCain is in Ohio today - home of Joe the Plumber, John McCain's running mate for the... last two weeks. McCain just threw a shout out to Joe, who was supposed to be there today. Well: Oops - did someone get stood up? When Sarah Palin was in Ohio ... (more) McCain stood up by Joe the Plumber

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Politics Daily:  Joe the Plumber Gives McCain a Chance

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Joe the Plumber Gives McCain a Chance
Politics Daily — ... the last week have also served to give McCain a boost, with Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden's comments about an "international crisis" if Obama is elected perhaps being the most egregious. Lastly, there has been the emergence of "Joe the Plumber" as a fixture of McCain rallies and appearances. Ohio plumber Joe Wurzelbacher was told by Sen. Obama that Obama's tax plan was designed to "spread the wealth around." McCain seized on the remark in the last debate and has turned it into a rallying cry. ...

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