Joe the Plumber open to 2010 run
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/10/24/art.joecongress.gi.jpg caption="Joe Wurzelbacher said he may run for Congress in 2010."](CNN) - Could Joe the Plumber become Joe the congressman?
Joe Wurzelbacher, the most famous plumber in America thanks to John McCain and Sarah Palin, told conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham Friday he's considering a run for Congress in 2010.
That would pit Wurzelbacher against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur for Ohio's 9th district on the state’s northern border, which includes Toledo and Sandusky. "I'll tell you what, we'd definitely be in one heck of a fight, Marcy Kaptur definitely has a following in this area," he said of the possibility. "But, you know, I'd be up for it."
Wurzelbacher's chances would likely be slim. Kaptur has served in the district for 25 years, and remains a popular figure there. She won reelection in 2006 with nearly 75 percent of the vote and is expected to easily sail through another reelection this year.
But Wurzelbacher, who gained fame after he challenged Barack Obama on his tax plan earlier this month, has attained a certain rock-star status in the Republican Party and his entrance into the race would likely be greeted with instant excitement and media coverage.
Ingraham herself said she would immediately volunteer for his campaign and help him with campaign advertising and PR. Meanwhile, the National Republican Congressional Committee said they would welcome Wurzelbacher's candidacy with "open arms.”
"We support Joe the Plumber and people like him everyday with our support for lower taxes and energy independence," NRCC spokesman Ken Spain said.
But a spokesman for Kaptur told CNN Wurzelbacher is already off on the wrong foot.
"We just had another big layoff at the jeep plant, another 800 workers," Kaptur spokesman Steve Fought said. "So embracing Bush-McCain economics is kind of a strange way to launch your campaign. I'd have to question that strategy"
Wurzelbacher's comments come a week after a group of college Republicans launched a Web site with the hope of drafting him for a congressional run.
“Washington, DC is broken and it needs to be fixed. Joe Wurzelbacher has a real-world perspective and the right attitude to clean up the mess on Capitol Hill,” says the group’s Web site, which carries the slogan, “Plunge the crap out of Washington.”
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Dear God No!!!
Next thing you know, Gayle Quinnell (aka crazy "Read Obama's an Arab" McCain rally lady) will be running for Governor of Minnesota.
Again this Joe the FAKE was sent in to HELP McCain, but it turns OUT he is just LIKE Palin, ALL FOR SELF AGENDA IN 2010 & 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO JOE.................
This beats all.
Hmmm. I'd actually have to say it would be a good thing to have Joe the Plumber run for public office. Maybe we need an entire nation of Joe the Plumbers to enter the political fray.
Just one gentle reminder Joe: a Main Street, $40k/yr guy isn't going to fit in very well on a Republican ticket.
Let Joe the Plumber get a life first, before considering a run for office.
We'd be happy to see this novelty of a "gimmick'" lose an election. Just make sure he's paid off the IRS with his back taxes before he runs.........
he will have to pay his back taxes first
Is this some kind of a joke?
I can't believe these media stories. A plumper comes out of nowhere, asks Obama a question, then you just keep talkin and talkin about him. making such a big deal out of him. now you wanna sent him to the congress? what the hell?!
Can we stop talking about this guy? NO ONE CARES!
ROTFLMAO ~ first he needs to pay his taxes and go back to school. He's a joke, along with John and Sarah.
Lord help us all, each and every one if this guys fifteen minutes land him on Capitol Hill.
Look what you have done McCain... Goddess forbid...
Go Obama/Biden08/12
Sure Joe Plumer you can run for the Senate...but probably McCain will be the only one voting for you....so dont think that just one lucky question gets you in congress....
Well, he's a good liar. So I'm sure he'll do fine 😛
Enough of McCain, Palin and "Joe" the Fake Plumber, they all need to plunge the crap out of the B.S. they've been selling the media!
He might want to start paying his taxes before considering a run for public office. What a joke.
Can I throw up now?
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Ingraham herself said she would immediately volunteer for his campaign and help him with campaign advertising and PR. Meanwhile, the National Republican Congressional Committee said they would welcome Wurzelbacher's candidacy with "open arms.”
How stupid can you get?
Say it isn't so Joe! What platform will he be running under?
To nightingale His name is Obama , Why do you hate him so much?
Well Joe is already a liar when he claimed he was buying his business so he would fit right in with the GOP. Joe isn't even a licensed plumber. He is perfect for the republican congress, he has no qualifications and he lies all the time.
There goes CNN again, going after Joe the Plumber for asking the tough the questions. If the media had been asking Obama the tough question, joe the plumber would never have happened.
"But Wurzelbacher, who gained fame after he challenged Barack Obama on his tax plan earlier this month, has attained a certain rock-star status in the Republican Party"
Let me correct you on this, Joe the Plumber has become the symbol of Small Businesses in America who are going to be hurt due to Obama "Spread the Wealth" approach to fixing the economy
Hell, if Palin can run for VP, joe the plumber, mickey mouse and Elvis and all be politicians.
Joe the Plumbing Company Employee is a tax evader and a shill for the McCain campaign. The Democrat incumbent in his district would LOVE to see him get the Republican nomination.