Comments on: Plungers greet Obama at Virginia Rally

By: priscilla

priscilla — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:48:03 +0000

why are you not covering joe biden?

By: Greg Martin

Greg Martin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:48:03 +0000

Joe the Plummer does not have the necessary license in Ohio to be a plummer and he has a lien on his property for owing taxes. You are right he is the perfect poster child for corrupt republicans. Dirtbags.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:49 +0000

The emergence of the plungers can only mean one thing - the McCain campaign is in the toilet.

By: Tex

Tex — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:43 +0000

All of you lefties are missing the point: Obama let the truth out. He wants to redistribute wealth. Joe the Plumber could have been anyone, he was just the one with the courage to ask the right question. One that CNN should have asked were they actually fair.

I suggest you all go out and get jobs and move out of your mother's basement instead of figuring out how to get "rich" people's money.

By: SoCal

SoCal — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:30 +0000

CNN please tell those guys that Joe The Plumber is not really a plumber (he doesn't even have a license), and that he makes just $40K a year, so he would get by far most tax relief under the Obama's plan...

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:26 +0000

She don't want to hear anything aabout Joe the Plummer but she can talk about killing mooses.When she needs to do is have interveiws with the news networks and let the american people see just how much experience she do have,Fox news is the only station she will speak to because they are pro Obama.McCaintold a big lie last night that this woman was vetted and David Letterman asked him with sincerity in his heart do he beleive that should she have to take over as president could she handle the job and he said of course.He barely got an applause from the audiance in agreement on the show.He really must think we ar crazy to compare her as a govenor to Bill Clinton.You never remember Bill Clinton with the lack of intelligence this woman have such as the proxmidity from Alaska to Russia.Supreme Court cases and what magazines you read.

By: Will

Will — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:22 +0000

It is an appropriate symbol...Washington is clogged with liberal waste and it all needs to be flushed along with Barney, Raines, Dodd and the rest.

CALL THE PLUMBER!!!

MCCAIN/PALIN 08!!!

By: bill

bill — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:11 +0000

Yeah, plungers are such a joke. Hammers and sickles are way more effective for Obama.

By: Tiff of lithia springs

Tiff of lithia springs — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:09 +0000

Bless Obama's heart as he deals with these narrow minded people.

By: PHIL TEXAS

PHIL TEXAS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:56 +0000

IF OBAMA WINS, I HOPE AND PRAY THAT TEXAS WILL PULL OUT OF THE UNITED STATES AND BECOMES ITS OWN REPUBLIC AGAIN.
WITH REID ,PELOSI AND OBAMA WE ARE HISTORY, GAMEOVER

By: fac

fac — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:49 +0000

Heyyyyy--Candy in West Virginia---I know that right!!!
Thanks for boarding the train! There is no stopping this OBAMA/BIDEN Steam engine!

The Republicans are shaking in their boots:) foomc! OMG, it's a site to see... don't cha just love it? they are scrambling around like squirrels.

sis4OMABA ~08!

By: Snows the plumbers

Snows the plumbers — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:48 +0000

I guess these plumbers aren't earning $250 K per year much less providing significant employment for others. The legitimate issue "Joe" brought up was the impact of additional taxes on employers. Ransacked employers results in fewer employees... no jobs. I don't own a business but I can see how Obama's pandering tax program will actually cause more harm that may lead to a President Hoover style depression. Poor Joe, he should not have spoken against the "snowsen one".

By: mom for obama

mom for obama — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:41 +0000

Guess these guys haven't heard yet that "Joe" isn't really licensed to work as a plumber, doesn't have plans to buy the company he works for (which doesn't make over $250,000 per year) and owes back taxes. When are the "Joe" plumbers and six-packs out there going to realize that it's really Obama's plans which will work for them? Hopefully before November 4 or we could all be in a lot of trouble. Obama '08

By: Lynne - Seattle

Lynne - Seattle — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:36 +0000

"""Sarah Palin told a fundraiser in neighboring North Carolina Thursday night that she's already tired of "Joe the Plumber."""" OH My goodness! How funny is that? They have a new catch phrase that is getting people fired up and she is already tired of it! Maybe it's because it wasn't her idea...isn't her catch phrases of joe-six-pack etc. Way to be on message! Obama/Biden '08

By: No McCain

No McCain — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:46:06 +0000

Good try McCain...but not good enough ...sorry ...we Americans dont want to suffer anther 4 years because of a few Joe Plumers you put together.....

By: alou fl

alou fl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:56 +0000

She's tired? She must be tired of the guy who made Joe famous and herself famous for their and his "coup".

By: Russ Miller

Russ Miller — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:33 +0000

Joe the Plumber represents many of us that want to work hard and get ahead. Possibly even own a business one day.

Why does Obama insisist on "spreading the wealth" from successful people to people who don't take chances with their small businesss.

Google,AAPL, Amazon were all small businesses at one point, now they hire thousands.

Redistribution of wealth is not the American Way.

By: C W

C W — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:31 +0000

Another example of the GOP grasping at straws and not vetting people in advance. This plumber guy isn't licensed, is in not position to buy a business and yet he's now the spokes-puppet for the GOP.

So pathetic ... so sad. The plungers will come in handy, though: McCain and Palin are a HUGE mess to flush down the toilet.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:19 +0000

It will take more than a plunger to fix this economy. The stock market plunge, record job losses and foreclosures has flush a lot of wealth down the toilet and has been devestating to American Families. Barack Obama and Joe Biden offer a new leadership that will inspire and engage Americans in service and responsibility for our country and neighbors. They are ready to go to work not on January 20th but on November 5th.

By: exDemocrat

exDemocrat — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:18 +0000

"Byron Hodkinson, from Melbourne, Austrailia; what he has to do in us politics?"

-------–
He's obviously anti-marxist and pro-liberty. Unlike Barry-the-puppet.

Puppetmasters: David Axelrod, Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn, Franklin Raines.

By: F. D. Berfle

F. D. Berfle — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:16 +0000

Obama's Marxist tax plan certainly would flush the U.S. economy down the toilet. Say no to socialist "share the wealth" plans that punish everyone who works!

By: anne

anne — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:15 +0000

CNN...don't you think Palin saying today she enjoys visiting the "Pro-America" places in our country is worth writing about a little more?
Am I living in an anti-american part of the country because Obama is going to win my state hands down? CNN how come you never write anything about McCain or Palin except their talking points and never point out when they are just telling LIES?

I'm sick of racists and joe the plumbers who are not named joe and who are not really even plumbers. I am so sick of all the lies and you guys are becoming as bad a fox news.

By: Franklin

Franklin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:44:53 +0000

"Sarah Palin told a fundraiser in neighboring North Carolina Thursday night that she's already tired of 'Joe the Plumber.'" This is purposefully inaccurate. Palin didn't say she was tired of Joe the Plumber. She said she didn't want to just repeat the same points. She spoke extensively on how Joe was able to get the true answer from Obama: spread the wealth around, take the money away from small businesses which employ millions of people. Parenthetically, haven't you guys figured out that once he's in power, Obama's going to grab the media by the neck like a Denver cop on an ABC producer?

By: houston

houston — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:44:35 +0000

Latest Gallup poll using their traditional method(they are issuing two polls based on two different methods) Obama 49%, McCain 47%. This is within margin of error and is considered a tie. Rasmussen and Zogby both have McCain within 4 which is within margin of error so technically considered a tie. All three polls show McCain gaining over last week.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:44:07 +0000

You can dig up dirt on Joe the Plumber but you can not kill the idea.
No more spreading the wealth.

By: vicious v

vicious v — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:50 +0000

PLUNGERS!!!!!! Is that all they got????

Do Palin know how to use one?????

YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!

Obama/ Biden 08 – 16

By: McWho??

McWho?? — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:31 +0000

They obviously didn't get the news that Joe is a hoax..

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:31 +0000

Amy, get a grip...you're so full of hate you don;t even realize that Senator Clinton is out of the race!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:30 +0000

Too funny, I mean Joe the Plumber. Just like McCain failed to vet Palin, he failed to vet Joe the Plumber. Who actually isn't a Plumber, Doesn't make $250K a year and owes back taxes. I'm on the floor laughing!!!!

By: Coop

Coop — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:14 +0000

I am literally amazed at the ignorance spewing forth from you brownshirts. Keep drinking the koolaid. You make me sick.

By: Joe Small Business Owner

Joe Small Business Owner — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:53 +0000

Hey you marxist Obama supporters;

Kiss your jobs goodbye under an Obama Admistration. After paying his increased taxes I will no longer be able to afford to pay you or to invest to expand my business.

Sincerely,

Joe Small Business Owner

PS: I will begin layoffs upon inauguration Barack Hussein Obama

By: Obamalism

Obamalism — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:20 +0000

Quit focusing on Joe the Plumber and how much he makes and whether he is registered to vote. FOCUS ON OBAMA'S ANSWER!

Spin it all you want, what came out of his mouth was pure Socialism!

Any candidate in the last 100 yrs who uttered a phrase even remotely close to what Obama answered would lose the election on the spot.
We used to put people in jail for promoting communism.

By: hello

hello — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:15 +0000

was reading Joe the plumbers conversation with reporter.
"If you believe (Obama), I'd be receiving his tax cut,
But I don't look at it that way. He is still be hurting others."
THANX JOE FOR WORRYING ABOUT 5% OF THIS RICH PEOPLE WHO MADE MILLIONS FROM REAGAN AND BUSH CUTS.
Joe and his employer does not have license and their business does not make $250000 nor he is going to get hurt but he is ready to play republican game to hurt everybody.

By: Irma in North Carolina

Irma in North Carolina — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:01 +0000

This is another tactic of Sarahs to put these people out there and of course John boy is enveloved in it too. I cannot believe how low these two are and their campaign, I hope this all comes back to hunt each and every one of them. Why dont they put Cindy out there to help campaign for John.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:00 +0000

Do these guys REALLY want to declare themselves "Joe The Plumber"? Hope they know whom they are emulating. As for Sarah, I think McCain needs to "school" her on current ploys. He was the one to bring "Joe the Plumber" to the forefront, and now SHE'S saying she wants to let the topic drop. Division in the camp?

By: ann in boston

ann in boston — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:43 +0000

If these yoyo's were real plumbers, they would be at work. PLANTS.

By: James

James — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:36 +0000

They don't realize that McCain could care less about them and will continue to raise their taxes. Morons.

By: akgal

akgal — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:22 +0000

WOW. I can sure tell this is on a lib cnn site. Are you all braindead? Why are you blaming the guy who ASKED the question. Blame the guy who gave the ANSWER. Who cares what he does, or what he asked ? They ( msm) should have taken as much time vetting O'great one, as they have this poor guy who just asked a question. Go get em boys. Loved the picture. This comment will probably be vetted too.

By: Greed is not good

Greed is not good — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:55 +0000

Gold-plated pipes and yet again a pack of lies by McWarmonger

By: TNR

TNR — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:48 +0000

Matt, "Byron Hodkinson, from Melbourne, Austrailia; what he has to do in us politics?" C'mon thats nothing compared to Obama doing campaign stops in *europe*

By: rob

rob — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:17 +0000

so funny–Joe the plumber doesn't have a license to be a plumber and he owes the Gov. money for unpaid taxes.. Guess Mc Cain is going to help pay the tax bill....He's a plant

By: MattK

MattK — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:16 +0000

Anyone else beginning to think Palin is a spoiled brat? She demands everything her way just how she likes it all the time. Now shes whining about her own campaign? God forbid if she ever had to show the fortitude of Hillary Clinton!

By: Vegas Barbie for Obama

Vegas Barbie for Obama — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:04 +0000

Joe the Plumber is a bust now, folks, not licensed, owes back taxes, in short, a tool that McCain tried to wield that grew tired REALLY quickly. I am afraid that those plungers are indicative of where McCain's campaign is headed, fellas, so keep 'em handy!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

By: NotafraidofTHEONE

NotafraidofTHEONE — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:40:00 +0000

First, you don't need a liscence to be a plumber, he works for a liscenced one. Second, if your concerned about owing back taxes, take a look a BHO's campaign treasurer. Third, your attacks on a man who asked a question that exposed your holiness as a socialist shows how far the democrat party has gone to the left. You should be asking how a marxist was able to avoid the vetting and rise to the head of your party! Finally, you attack Sara Palin's intelligence while your veep candidate apparently can't count past 3! It's going to be fun watching the rage when McCain/Palin win! Hopefully most of you will make good on those pledges to leave the country if a republican wins again.

By: USAF Staff Sergeant

USAF Staff Sergeant — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:55 +0000

I don't think these fools quite understand. Since it looks like none of them make over $250k, they would be better off under Obama's plan. It looks to me like they just need a job.

Come by my office, gentlemen. I can set you up with a great job! Travel the world, meet interesting people, serve your country........

By: TNR

TNR — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:55 +0000

Eight Is Truly Enough, who through a rock through a window at a McCain office in PA? was it the Obama Brownshirts? The same ones trying to destroy Joe the Plumber for asking a legit question

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:45 +0000

Yet another misstep by McCain campaign managers: voting public now notified that Joe the Plumber is an impostor! Said imposter is actually Sam the Ain't No Plumber Lyin' Income Tax Deadbeat, aka "Sam the Liar". Public perception is Sam the Liar was a "plant" by the McCain campaign. Memo to McCain: True hard-working, tax paying independent and conservative democrat voters believe they were deceived by both the McCain campaign and Sam the Liar. Strongly advise vetting of all future "plants". Word of the Day: vetting v. vetting: to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.

By: Joe Small Business Owner

Joe Small Business Owner — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:26 +0000

Hey you smug Marxisits: flush your job goodbye under Obama!

Signed, a small business owner with PLANS TO LAY YOU OFF ON JAN. 1, 2009

By: doubleu

doubleu — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:21 +0000

It not about Joe the plumber. It's about the answer from Obama, showing his true socialist stripes. His tax "cuts" for 95% is also bogus as it includes givebacks to people who don't pay taxes. As for the "fairness doctrine", it great how you wan't to shut up people with whom you disagree and then call THEM the fascists. Please look up fascist in the dictionary. Argue or discuss the issue of the question, "Wealth redistribution" not the questioner.

By: Joe the Techie

Joe the Techie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:39:17 +0000

Obama is not able to send out his message properly, I think. He is getting pounded McCain/Palin's gimmicks. He is cutting more taxes for more people than McCain.
Why is it so hard to understand?