Obama Robocalls with Plumbers

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Barack Obama's campaign is trotting out its own "Joe the Plumber" to counteract efforts by John McCain to make inroads on the white working class vote.

A reader in Colorado sends over word that the state Democratic Party and the Obama camp are blasting out robocalls from "Joe Martinez," a plumber in Colorado who vouches for the Illinois Democrat's tax plan.

And we have confirmation from the blogosphere.

Thurber's Thoughts:

Hi Maggie,

I heard a caller tell you she had received a call from John The Plumber tonight on your program. When I came home tonight, I found a recorded call on my answering machine from John The Plumber. It made me very disgusted and when I called back the number that was on the caller id (877-622-6264), there is a pre-recorded voice of Obama.

Thanks for all you do!

Eileen

Obama's Virginia Robo-calls

Shortly before 9 PM today, Saturday, October 18, I received an Obama robo-call from someone claiming to be a plumber in Fairfax. I wasn't able to catch his name. Has anyone else heard this? I'm curious to know who this person is.

Mud Pit

Joe the Plumber called and left a message on my answering machine saying he supports Obama because he understands the middle class, will cut taxes and provide healthcare for the uninsured...

Isn't it nice that Obama not only made fun of the guy, but now they're using the likes of this man's identity for a telephone campaign?

Well, all's fair in politics and plumbing.

Filed Under: Barack Obama, 2008 President

Tagged: barack obama, BarackObama, joe the plumber, JoeThePlumber, plumber, robocall

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