Ever since John McCain elevated the fantastical hypotheticist to national prominence in the last debate, he and McCain have become increasingly intertwined. First, McCain turned Joe into a campaign slogan and archetype for whiny, non-existent quarter-millionaire working stiffs. Then, he put Joe out on the stump, where Joe usually showed up.
Now, McCain says that the pipe-and-drain enthusiast is the wind beneath his wings. That makes Joe more than just a surrogate for McCain. In fact, it almost sounds like McCain is Joe's surrogate.
So, has McCain disagreed, yet, with Joe's contention that a vote for Obama is a vote for the death of Israel? A contention, I might add, that even Fox News anchor Shep Smith characterized as "dangerous?" He has not, nor has his campaign.
Jake Tapper reports that Joe is at it again, with another out-of-line attack on Barack Obama. This time, he questions Obama's loyalty to America.
"There's too many questions with Barack Obama and his loyalty to our country. And I question that greatly."
Fox News' Neil Cavuto tried to clarify: "You're not doubting that he's a good American. Or you are?"
"His ideology is completely different from what democracy stands for," said Wurzelbacher.
Since McCain didn't denounce last week's attack, it begs the question of whether Joe the Pipesmith is acting, not just with the campaign's assent, but at their direction. Is Joe the new pit bull, sans lipstick? The McCain campaign, again, has not responded to the question. Make of that what you will.
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Run over to your local Rite Aid and check your blood pressure on that thing near the pharmacist's counter. You're about to blow a gasket.
Relax.
I realize your guy's really got nothing, but fortunately for you there are enough folks like you who've bought into him so that he's most likely going to win.
Rest up and get ready for about a year from now when you'll really have to start running interference for him.
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Michaelene
8:18AM Nov 3rd 2008
How many times does Obama have to say he is for ISREAL? As many time as he has made disparaging remarks against it! I agree with Joe the Plumber, Obama is not a good American! The people he hangs out with and works with and donates money toward are ANTI AMERICAN, HATE mongering, race baiters, fraud faced FELONS!
I don't want to share the same air as OBAMA, I am ashamed that he is a Senator of our great country.
NO OBAMA ever!
I AM PUMA! God Bless America and save it from the attacks of BHO and his mean spirited wife!
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susan
8:29AM Nov 3rd 2008
How sick can people get...To believe in "Joe the plumber"? He dosn"t speak for America.."Spread the wealth" Joe, while your obeying commands from the McCain camp, taking all the money people have raised for you, taking advantage of your NOW celebrity status. And when its all over and Obama is our new President, they"ll drop you like a hot potato, but of course then you can sue the media (like you intend to do) and make more FREE money, try to remember though in all fairness...They made you a celebrity..lmao
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Steve Sprinkle
8:39AM Nov 3rd 2008
I am getting sick and tired of hearing this Joe the plumber bullcrap. He means nothing to me or the people of the USA.So tell him to keep his slick headed comments to himself
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Lisa
8:34AM Nov 3rd 2008
Tommy, Instead of picking on Joe Wurzelbacher concentrate your efforts on Joe Biden. Joe Wurzelbacher isn't running for VP. Joe "The Bigmouth" Biden is. Can't wait for the "testing" of Obama and the response "we're not going to like." I just looooove surprises don't you? GIRD YOUR LOINS, FOLKS!!!
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AOLInthetankforObama
8:39AM Nov 3rd 2008
"His ideology is completely different from what democracy stands for," said Wurzelbacher.
How is it a "smear" when it's true?
I agree with bob. Tommy needs to rest up and save his energy, being a full-time apoligist for Obama is going to take all his energy.
It's going to be one truth after another exposed about Obama.
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DJ and MH
8:41AM Nov 3rd 2008
I couldn't disagree with Joe more! What he's saying is that Obama doesn't think as he does therefore Obama's ideology is not what America democracy stands for? This Joe the plumber and anyone who thinks like him needs to go back to school! I also heard Joe called Obama a traitor! That's what the Tories used to call those that went on to create America! Those Tories moved to Canada.
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JVZaccaro
8:41AM Nov 3rd 2008
I can’t understand why big, powerful Joe-the-Plumber keeps picking on little, defenseless Senator Barack Obama? It’s just not fair.
Obama just wants to “Spread Joe’s Wealth Around” so he can’t afford to buy the plumbing business.
Obama just wants to eliminate the American coal industry, so Joe can’t heat his home or turn on his lights.
Obama just wants Bill Ayres to teach Joe’s children about the “real”awful America.
Obama just want’s America’s enemies to have access to our shores.
And Joe has a problem with this?
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RustyShackleford
9:10AM Nov 3rd 2008
Why is it when the Obama campaign and Democrats criticize McCain and Palin, it's considered legitimate concerns. But when the McCain campaign and Republicans criticize Obama and Biden, it's a smear?
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Illinois Dem
8:45AM Nov 3rd 2008
I love Joe the plumber!!!
I don't even like you Christopher. Why don't you get a hint on how ridiculous you are. Keith Olbermann is getting his - you are next. Nutcase!!!
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Shopper78130
8:48AM Nov 3rd 2008
No! No! No! Why would God bless a president or a nation that promotes the murder of 50 MILLION innocent lives in the name of Pro-Choice? If you believe in EQUAL RIGHTS and have any conscience at all, you know that abortion is wrong, sinful and should not be paid for by our government! Killing our own at taxpayers expense! This is not China. God have mercy on us! Vote against Obama!
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jam
8:51AM Nov 3rd 2008
Joe the Plumber was thrown into the spotlight by Obamas absurd answer. So it was up to team Obama to trash him to make him look bad. So now you Tommy are crying the blues because joe is not letting the OBAMA BUS run himover? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA>
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Professional Woman
8:53AM Nov 3rd 2008
John McCain opened this can of worms and he wriggles with them at every rally. How desparate is that? What credence do Joe "the plumber"'s words have anyway. He is loving the spotlight as much as Sarah Pain.
When John McCain and the republican party use people that are lacking in credentials and credibility (needless to say intelligence), like Joe and Sarah, to further his political career, it only appeals to the same types of people because they can relate to them. This is very sad.
The world is already laughing at the fact that he chose Palin anyway. I am sure they are laughing at the "Joe the Plumber" bit. Do we need the world to look at us with anymore disdain than they already have during the Bush-Cheney adminstration?
Please people, allow intelligence to prevail. Please vote for the two people with Juris doctorates rather than the bottom 5 at Annapolis and the 6 year-6 schools Journalism degree people.
Remember a US General, Colin Powell and Reagan's Chief of Staff, Ken Duberstein, have both endorsed Obama. These two men are both very respected republicans. Even John McCain chief advisor has expressed major concern with McCain's choice of Palin.
Think about it and forget the nasty, name-calling, childish rhetoric of the McPain campaign.
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DavesRaves
9:10AM Nov 3rd 2008
If Obama is elected, the Bush tax cuts will be allowed to lapse. Unless the cuts are reenacted, the rates will return to the 2000 level. This equates to a tax increase.
If you're married, file jointly and make $75,000 a year, this will cost you $3,074; make $50,000, it will cost you $1,512; make $25,000, it will cost you $715. So much for tax cuts for the middle class.
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JODY
9:22AM Nov 3rd 2008
DAVESRAVES~EVIDENTLY U HAVE NOT USED OBAMA TAX CALCULATOR NOR HAVE U CHECK THE FACT SHEET WHICH SHOWS THAT WITH OBAMA UNDER 250,000 YOUR FAMILY WILL GETR MORE BACK BUT WITH MC CAIN YOU WILL GET MUCH LESS
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Brenda
9:20AM Nov 3rd 2008
jam8:51AMNov 3rd 2008
Joe the Plumber was thrown into the spotlight by Obamas absurd answer. So it was up to team Obama to trash him to make him look bad. So now you Tommy are crying the blues because joe is not letting the OBAMA BUS run himover? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA> LOL Jam, I could not agree with you more!!!!! As a Democrat for 30 years and an avid Hillary supporter, I will not cast my vote for this empty suit, with questionable associations at best and no experience! I will vote McCain/Palin and wait for Hillary in 2012;) By the way, I would love to be in the voting booth when Hillary casts her vote ;) Have a great day all.........
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bob
9:28AM Nov 3rd 2008
Yes DavesRaves,
By all means please use the OBAMA calculator and OBAMA "fact" sheet to perform your calculations.
By NOT doing so you end up with answers that don't jive with the OBAMA plan for America.
And please type (typo) in all caps like JODY so we can see you better.
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jam
9:30AM Nov 3rd 2008
Obamas tax calculator? What a joke . How about we have a tax increase calculator? You can not figure out your taxes by this. You have deductions and other pertinent info you need to file. Give me a break. another smoke and morriors Obama trick. Ps Brenda I too have been a dem for 30 years and am appalled by my used to be parties exploits.
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PROTECT OUR AMERICA
10:05AM Nov 3rd 2008
I HAVE ONE QUESTION...
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO our American youth, they are so ready to throw everything away, everything our ancestors faught for, just so they can elect a racist muslim with radical terrorist connections to be president. Obamas associations with Americas enemies is NOT HIP. NOT COOL. He wrote in his book he will stand with the Muslims when the winds of change come.
Have parents and schools neglected to teach the children American nationalism, American values, patriotism, protecting our country from our enemies, to stand together, stand united, protect our nation, our freedoms, our constitution?
Do you have any idea what can happen once the muslim terrorists weasel themselves in? If Obamas aunt is an illegal alien, the other muslims are coming. Thanks to the radical muslim connections of Obama?
Look what the Obama people are doing to "Joe the plumber" just because he was asking a little question about taxes? He is harrassed, scrutinised, investigated, like a gestapo nazi did to the jewes. This is what WILL COME with the Obama "winds of change" machine if you dont do as you are told. No more free elections, they will fix it for you, look at all the voter fraud in 12 states.
As for religion, and our beloved Christian faith... Look at all the muslim countries. They do not allow or tolerate any other religion EXCEPT MUSLIM, in fact you are forbidden to bring a bible to a muslim country, have to leave it at the airport. OMG heaven help us. There is more to lose than you can ever imagine.
I VOTE AMERICAN HERO JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN, PEOPLE I TRUST TO PROTECT AMERICA FROM OUR ENEMIES. I KNOW WHERE THEY STAND. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
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sandnsun
9:50AM Nov 3rd 2008
Joe The Plumber speaks for millions of people just like him in the small towns of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia , Ohio, & Florida.
John McCain, Sarah Palin, & Joe The Plumber speaks for all of us who don't want to be taxed out of business.. who employee people... who have families that depend on us.. who want growth within their company.. not management by BIGGER government & even BIGGER TAXES, who work very hard for THEIR MONEY, and still think they deserve to keep it in their own pockets, and we SEE Obamas socialistic tendencies... we SEE what Obamas Presidency will mean to the hard working small business owners like us & their employees ...we are the back bone of this country... we are what makes this country WORK... we are the small town people Obama has no use or respect for and has dismissed as red neck , bitter, gun totting, & religious.... little does he know we are proud of our hard working red necks!!