Who is Joe the Plumber?
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(CNN) – Joe the Plumber was the star of the final presidential debate on Wednesday night. But who is he?
Watch: Obama meets 'Joe the plumber'
Last weekend, while Barack Obama was canvassing for support in the small town of Holland, Ohio, the Democratic nominee ran into a tall, bald man, since dubbed Joe the plumber. He asked Obama if he believed in the American Dream — he said he was about to buy a company that makes more than $250,000 a year and was concerned that the Democratic nominee would tax him more because of it.
Obama explained his tax plan in depth, saying it’s better to lower taxes for Americans who make less money, so that they could afford to buy from his business. John McCain attacked Obama for this exchange, saying the Illinois senator is trying to “spread the wealth around.”
“We're going to take Joe's money, give it to Senator Obama, and let him spread the wealth around. I want Joe the plumber to spread the wealth around,” McCain said. He added, “Why would you want to increase anybody's taxes right now? Why would you want to do that to anyone, anyone in America, when we have such a tough time?”
Joe the plumber was mentioned 11 times at the beginning of the debate, nine times by McCain and twice by Obama.
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sorry from previous topic...talk about 'skeletons in the closet' of an EIGHT YEAR OLD Obama...what next ladies and gentlemen....YES he wet his bed at that time too.....should we do like McCain's cronees say and get him...
Wow. McCain is acting like a bigger jerk than usual.
McCain is imploding in a sea of his own distortions...he has no life..energy...just anger sarcasm and interruptions.
Huh? Is he related to Joe six pack?
SEN. OBAMA IS A WINNER TONIGHT... DONT NEED TO SEE ANYMORE LOL! ITS OVER FOR McCAIN!
SLAM DUNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
Where is McCain Flag Pin??? This is the 3rd time for McCain!!
THANK U I JUST WANT 2 KNO WHO JOE IS VOTING 4 ...PLS DO THE RESEARCH
McCain is trying to fill time talking about one very specific obsure case so he doesn't have to talk about the economy.
Thanks for the explanation. I think paying taxes is patriotic. That's Joe (the Senator).
Joe the plumber=Joe six pack
Obama is sending McCain home. Angry does not allow for CLEAR THINKING.
McCain seems so angry and unsteady. really scary to see him unraveling like this..
as usual, mcsame making up things
what a waste
I have made up my mind and so has the rest of the country
what a mess is this guy, mcbush
CLUELESSSSSSS
All I can say is 95% of the people weigh more than Joe the plumber.
Joe Plumber? Is he one of those bitter people clinging to his religion and guns?
McCain sounded a little loopy.
He will forever be a symbol in Political Science courses.
the guy Obama met when door knocking
Obama is setting him up. He is like a boxer. He knows that McBush has a bad temper, and when he gets heated, Obama comes at him with blow after blow.
My guy is named Joe the Plumber too.
thats as bad as my friends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOE SIX PACK!!!!!!
OMG!! That VP question was AWESOME!! I think that made America see that Obama/Biden is the only logical choice!! Palin is a power abusing unethical liar and cheat!!
Obama/Biden '08
Joe the Plumber is Joe Six Pack's dad.
All I know is that I don't make $250,000 and am looking forward to seeing a little bit more money in my check. If I made $250,000 I would not mind paying a little more.
Illinois senator is trying to “spread the wealth around.......and what is wrong with that!?