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Joe the Plumber and Marion Barry an Odd Hateful Couple
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyWith the news that Maine has become the 5th state to legalize gay marriage, along with Washington DC's recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, Joe the Plumber and Marion Barry have found hateful common cause.In Joe's case, he tells Christianity Today that "they call it queer," rationalizes the slur because it's in the dictionary, then drops extra-creepy bigotry into the mix:I've had some friends that are actually homosexual. And, I mean, they know where I stand, and they know that I wouldn't have them anywhere near my children. But at the same time, they're people, and they're ...
Joe the Plumber Doesn't Know He's an Anti-Union Stooge?
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyJoe the Plumber is a nice guy, but up until now, he's contributed little of value to the national political dialog. All that has changed, now, with his statement to a reporter about his opposition to card check legislation:(h/t Dennis DiClaudio)Joe, as Wonkette points out, is on the road shilling for management, but wearing workin' man's drag. This has always been my problem with Joe. Without a big assist from John McCain, Joe the Plumber would just be another nice, ill-informed guy on a construction site. Instead, the Republicans use him as a way to dupe others into believing that they ...
Another Meghan McCain Story
By David Knowles - Politics DailyThe other day, a colleague and I were discussing the media phenomenon that is Meghan McCain, when I wondered aloud why Tina Brown and the Daily Beast had decided to hire her as a columnist. Sure, she generates tons of press every time she takes to the keypad or opens her mouth, but is she actually saying anything of value? As the daughter of presidential candidate John McCain, there has been natural interest in what Meghan has had to say, especially when she turned her attention to blogging her impressions from the campaign trail. But even greater interest has generated in her now that the ...
Joe the Plumber's Book Tour Drawing Smaller Crowds Than a Jim Gilmore Presidential Rally
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyMaybe this guy should stick to country music.Despite a hilarious website and national exposure as a journalist, DTV pitchman and government analyst, Joe the Plumber is slowly learning that Americans don't care about him nearly as much as John McCain thought they did.Joe, who needless to say, has a book out, is on a nationwide promotion tour (one that arguably began back in October). And how's the turnout, you might ask? Well let's just say we think Joe would give his right plunger for the crowds Jim Gilmore or Tom Vilsack drew to their presidential rallies two years ago.Here's an account from ...
Well It's About Time! Blagojevich to Write a Tell-All Book
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyRod Blagojevich has been out of office for nearly a month now, and in that time, the media has purged him from their cesspool to make room for Roland Burris, Rush Limbaugh, and the freakish Octomom.Desperate to get back into the spotlight, Blagojevich has now returned brandishing a gimmick even lamer than jogging during his impeachment trial. In fact, it's the same gimmick that everyone from Katherine Harris to Joe the Plumber has used to squeeze out life's all-important 16th minute of fame...We're talking of course about a tell-all book!A publicist for Rod Blagojevich says the former Illinois ...
Joe the Plumber at CPAC:Does Obama Mean Death to Israel?
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyI had a chance to briefly interview Joe Wurzelbacher, aka Joe the Plumber, here yesterday, and that's one of the questions I asked him. Before I get to that interview, however, I want to make one thing absolutely clear: Joe the Plumber is a genuinely nice, sweet guy. I say this, not just out of some sense of fairness, or a desire for balance, but because he is remarkably nice. Here's an example. I shot a little bit of video before our interview, first of Joe signing books on the convention floor, and then in the interview room. One of the hotel staff told Joe how much her husband loves him, ...
Joe the Plumber at a Tea Party
By Dave - Politics DailyDid he really just say that "politicians, both Democrat and Republican, don't give a rip about you?" Why yes, I think he did just say that. That's how you know Joe is real, and not a put up. He says things no journalist or politician would ever say. I like it. More on this kind of thing here via Matt Lewis. So do these "tea parties" instigated by the famous Santelli rant a week ago portend... The irrelevant whining of a frustrated minority? -- or -- A brewing backlash against one party rule in Washington DC? Discuss amongst yourselves (and in the comments). Personally I have no idea, ...
Joe the Plumber Wants to Slap Congress
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyWe already know Joe didn't like the President's speech, and now he wants to go around slapping Congress. What, exactly, does he like? From the DC Examiner:Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher said Wednesday he might run for Congress one day. But if he won, his colleagues might need to wear headgear to the House floor. "I'd probably be in jail more often than I'd be on the Hill for slapping some member," said Wurzelbacher at a lunchtime discussion at Americans for Tax Reform. "And that's not [bull] either."To be fair, most Americans are having difficulty finding things to like these days, and Joe ...
CPAC
By Michael Kraskin - Politics DailyOur own Matt Lewis is at CPAC right now. Just received this message from him via Twitter:MattLewis01 #cpac09 Joe The Plumber is holding court in the vending area.I'm really hoping for pics...UPDATE: interesting response bethanyshondark: @MattLewis01 That movement of the GOP frightens me. It's why libs think we're Neanderthals. Joe needs to go. #GOP #tcot #cpac09 ...
Shocking News Department: Joe the Plumber Did Not Like Obama's Speech
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyReaders who are faint of heart, please take a seat. Mothers holding infants, please set them aside. Everyone take a deep breath, because we have alarming news:Joe the Plumber did not like President Obama's speech to Congress.In town to promote his new book, "Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream", Samuel J. Wurzelbacher - aka "Joe the Plumber" - stopped by Americans for Tax Reform Wednesday to review President Barack Obama's Tuesday address before Congress and offer his own thoughts on American politics and current events...Perhaps not surprisingly, Wurzelbacher, who campaigned ...
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