Heees Baaaackkkk : 'Joe the Plumber' launches congressional bid (pic) - GoFuckYourself.com

directfiesta · 10-26-2011, 10:14 AM

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TOLEDO, Ohio ? Joe the Plumber is plunging into politics because he thinks it's about time America had a few mechanics, bricklayers and, yes, plumbers in Congress.

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He officially launched his campaign for Congress in Ohio on Tuesday night.

Wurzelbacher said he's running as a Republican in Ohio's 9th U.S. House district, a seat now held by Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving Democratic woman in the House. She's expected to face a primary challenge from Rep. Dennis Kucinich after Ohio's redrawn congressional map combined their two districts into one that appears heavily tilted toward Democrats.

Wurzelbacher has become an icon for many anti-establishment conservatives and has traveled the country speaking at tea party rallies and conservative gatherings since becoming a household name.

"Americans deserve all kinds of people representing them," he said. "Not just an elite, ruling class."

He said he's seeking office because he's seen too many people forced out of their homes and leave Ohio because of the poor economy.

"All I'm asking for is a fair shake," he said.

Wurzelbacher insisted that he's not trying to capitalize on his fame. "I've been Joe the Plumber for three years now," Wurzelbacher said. "I haven't made millions of dollars off it."

Republicans who recruited him to run in what is a blue-collar district stretching from Toledo to Cleveland think his fame will help bring in enough money to mount a serious challenge. He set up a website to raise money within the last week.

Cuyahoga County Republican Chairman Rob Frost, who had announced he would seek the GOP nomination, dropped out last week, clearing the way for Wurzelbacher.

"People have said this is a guy who took his 15 minutes of fame and turned it into a half hour," said Lucas County GOP Chairman Jon Stainbrook. "But you've got a guy who's out there and people are relating with him."

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At least , leaks in congress could be fixed right away ...

nation-x · 10-26-2011, 10:16 AM

I think it's funny that he is referred to as "Joe the Plumber"... his name is Sam and he isn't a plumber.

10-26-2011, 10:16 AM	#2
nation-x Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,370	I think it's funny that he is referred to as "Joe the Plumber"... his name is Sam and he isn't a plumber.