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)
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"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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