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- From Toledo, Ohio
- Also known as: Joe the Plumber
- Is looking to buy a plumbing businessMSNBC: Ohio plumber becomes focus of debate (October 15, 2008)
- Wurzelbacher is not a licensed Plumber Washington Post: Joe the Plumber: Not a Licensed Plumber (October 15, 2008)
- Has worked as a plumber for 15 yearsMSNBC: Ohio plumber becomes focus of debate (October 15, 2008)
- Spoke directly with Obama on October 12, 2008
- Wurzelbacher did not say who he was planning on voting forMSNBC: Ohio plumber becomes focus of debate (October 15, 2008)
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Ohio plumber Joe Wurzelbacher became a central focus of the Hofstra University Debate on October 15, 2008. Wurzelbacher's name was mentioned 25 times during the debate as presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama discussed their respective plans for small businesses and tax increases.The Huffington Post: "Joe The Plumber" Speaks: "It's Pretty Surreal" (October 15, 2008)
Quotes
"It's pretty surreal, man, my name being mentioned in a presidential campaign."--Joe Wurzelbacher"Joe, I want to tell you, I'll not only help you buy that business that you worked your whole life for and I'll keep your taxes low and I'll provide available and affordable health care for you and your employees. And I will not stand for a tax increase on small business income."--John McCain
"I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody. But listen, I respect what you do and I respect your question, and even if I don't get your vote, I'm still gonna be working hard on your behalf because small businesses are what creates jobs in this country and I want to encourage it."--Barack ObamaThe Huffington Post: "Joe The Plumber" Speaks: "It's Pretty Surreal" (October 15, 2008)
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RT @kill_truck .@dailydish In case you haven't heard, Palin mentions Joe Wurzelbacher by name in her book, but not you.
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.@dailydish In case you haven't heard, Palin mentions Joe Wurzelbacher by name in her book, but not you.
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