McCain finally finds his plumber

Kyle, Lexington KY — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:33:53 GMT

Extolling the virtues of being well informed? Yeah, right. Joe the fake plumber is one of the least informed voters in America (see Israel comment yesterday).

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Jeter, Portland Oregon — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:36:20 GMT

Senator Barack Obama is as much a real American as any American, and at least as much as Senator John McCain.

Shame on "Joe" the plumber for his racist implication that Obama is not a real American.

Shame on John McCain for not repudiating, denouncing, and rejecting the racist hate-mongering with which his campaign is fueled.

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democratburiedinUtah — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:36:44 GMT

How can Joe the Plumber speak for all small businesses when he doesn't even own one, never had the prosects of owning one and is just a mouth piece for McCain stupidity. This guy more than anyone or anything else truly shows who McCain is and he is not ready to be president!!!!

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Libratine — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:36:45 GMT

Mascot???

OMG LMAOROTF!!!!!!!!

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KJ, Dallas, TX — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:37:18 GMT

Bwahahahahahahah... What a complete joke this campaign, along with it's supporters are. The so-called "Joe" is Schmo/liar/tax evader, and you McFailin supporters think HE is the definition of AMERICA??? You guys are sooo transparent. We know exactly what you all are about, your agenda... and it has nothing to do with the advancement of our great country.

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

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gggg — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:37:28 GMT

What I want to know is why is Biden shutting up?

Too many cooks spoil the broth, especially when you have a major mis-speaking machine named Joe.

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Fred G., Warren MI — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:38:46 GMT

Joe the Plumber has more common sense in his butt then Obama/Bdien have in their entire bodies. Nice of Obama to sic his little minions on Joe's personal records in Ohio too. Trying to dig up dirt on people that disagree with you Obama? Typical fascist move.

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S. Hansen, Woodside, CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:40:46 GMT

God Help Us....

Is this for real...??? Sounds like TMZ to me.

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Chris Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:40:57 GMT

So Obama isn't a real American? Hawaii isn't in America? Is Alaska? Is NY? Is CA? Or is only OH, and other "red" states? I thought the civil was over and the north won, guess not.

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Tarec Valcro — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:01 GMT

I like this web site. It's real balanced. All articles about Obama are positive. All articles about McCain are negative. That's called 'Unbiased' in the news world.

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S. Hansen, Woodside, CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:02 GMT

God Help Us....

Is this for real...??? Sounds like TMZ to me.

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Sam, TX — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:12 GMT

Joe is definitly the best mascot for this campaign. A guy with the IQ of a flea that lies like a rat.

He's promoting a guy who will not lower his taxes and against one that will. Joe, who are the exact type of voter that the GOP loves.

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TJ TAMPA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:51 GMT

Im so sick and tired of the republicans saying that Mccain is running an honorable campaign! Joe the Pipe fixer just said that Obama is less of an american than Mccain is! My god people, get a freakin grip. I cant wait for this to be over so i can just say we wont and you didnt! And yes i already voted so i can now start saying i think we are going to win, im also talking with anyone that will listen about voting for Obama!

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katiec Pekin, IL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:42:15 GMT

Oh my. Another palin.
Mccain you are desperate!!

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Dave in OC, Vets for Obama — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:42:20 GMT

Hey, Joe the Dumber shows up!
The guy that opposed Social Security, the unlicensed plumber, the guy making about $50k/year, lying about his business plans, and what that business makes?
The guy who's so thick he can't understand he would still get more of a tax break with Obama?

He's the guy telling voters to get informed? ha, that's a good one!

VETERANS FOR OBAMA!

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TL Steins, San Jose Ca — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:42:33 GMT

McCain will need an interior decorator come Wednesday. He'll be picking out drapes for the oval office.

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Sarah, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:12 GMT

Please explain to me the reason McCain is using this guy at his rallies. He do not sound very intelligent.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:43 GMT

Obama will win with 291, 306, 326 or 353 electoral votes. You can take it to a safe bank.

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Carrie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:49 GMT

This is becoming such a joke, Joe the Plumber is obviously using the campaign to fulfill his American dream. A country singer? A congressman? A writer? A LIAR and A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Deb,Chesapeake, VA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:02 GMT

Is this a joke!

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Tzalaran — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:40 GMT

yeah, while McCain wants to cut the 0.25% tax rate of Exxon when they are making record profits. ($14 billion in profits, $35 million in taxes coming out to under 0.25% tax rate)
not to mention that the national debt isn't $10 trillion, but in actuality it is up to $55 trillion but 45 of it is off the books in afghanistan and Iraq. but cutting taxes on Oil corporations is the way to stimulate the economy and help us out.

i'm enraged that these lying wealth sycophants continue to be allowed to speak their filth. The only true threat to Democracy is corruption in elected officials.

i think congress should pass campaign renovation where any politician in a campaign who deliberately and repeatedly lies about or smears their opponent on the stump should be disqualified from the race. then we wouldn't have to listen to this BS all the time.
any elected official convicted of ethics violations or corruption should be executed as a traitor to the american people.

That would stop them from selling the people out real quick...

http://horneddevil.proboards98.com/index.cgi?board=iduspolitics&action=display&thread=53

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Colorado going Blue 08 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:49 GMT

"No show Joe" back on stage w/the Repubs (after earlier "miscommunication)...McCain are you that desperate?

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K.D. Fish San Diego, Ca — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:59 GMT

I am sick of Joe the Plumber. I think it is scary he is answering questions about foreign policy and it makes John McCain look bad for having him up there. Joe doesn't know what is good for him .... Obama's tax plan looks better for him.

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Patrick — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:46:17 GMT

Joe you should get a 2nd job to PAY YOUR BACK TAXES YOU FAKE. Also, work on that plumbing license you PHONEY.

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Houston — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:46:23 GMT

Joe the (unlicensed) plumber lied to Barack Obama that he was "getting ready" to buy a business that would give him $250K income so he could whine about Obama's tax plans. But the truth is that Joe had no intention of buying the business, could not afford it at the salary he makes, and the business only generated $100K income.

So I guess it's appropriate that McCain has adopted this liar as a mascot, since his campaign has been based on lies from the start.

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Judy H, EHT, NJ — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:47:04 GMT

Here we go---Apparently, Joe the Idiot doesn't believe Obama is a "real American". Perhaps he missed the news that Hawaii is a State. Someone [preferably the media] has got to call out this guy and expose him for good. They won't tho---They're terrified the McCain people will whine about "fairness". Bunch of wimps.

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J Johnson Kansas City — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:47:20 GMT

LOL...I now remember why I don't like the 'Drive-By media'.

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Angela, Orlando, FL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:47:33 GMT

So what exactly is a "real" American? Someone who is too stupid to get a plumber's license, or to understand a tax break would help him or to forget to pay his taxes? This guy is a whack job, like Palin. i can't wait until these bozos lose so we can get this guy out of the media.

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Molly, Iowa City — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:47:59 GMT

“Get out there and vote; it’s very important,” Joe said, after extolling the virtues of being well informed. “

Joe the "not so bright" plumber, who Shepperd Smith (of Fox!) called out for agreed with some idiot at a McCain event that electing Obama would mean the death to Israel. Mr. well informed Joe couldn't answer, and said people should research why Joe agreed with the other guy. Joe's a joke!

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chuck — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:48:27 GMT

who is this stinky junk Joe the As...h.le
I think he is a gay and McCain wants him in his bus :-) Onething for sure..he's an idoit of great proportions and mad plumber

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Martin, Davis CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:48:28 GMT

This is desperate. Why on earth is the McCain campaign practically worshiping an inarticulate and ill-informed fool like this plumber? Worst of all, he's decided that he is now qualified to offer his insight into international affairs. It makes me want to cry. I wish he'd crawl back under the rock the McCain campaign found him under

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Dale, USA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:48:46 GMT

What's the controversy here? Does anyone doubt that McCain is a real american and that Obama wants to raise taxes on some real Americans?

http://sarahin2012.com

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John McCain - signle handedly bringing back the tent revival. HEAL, voter! — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Did Joe bring the two-headed calf?

How did Joe America's music contract negotiations go? I can't wait to see him wail on a P-trap.

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james — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:49:01 GMT

im glad mccain has a new friend at least his campaign accomplished something; hes met someone who agrees with his out of touch not so mainstream views to parade around the country after he loses tuesday maybe joe will give a spot in his country band.

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Rachel, NSL, UT — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:49:08 GMT

Any word on what his wardrode is costing the RNC?

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Gary M.,Orlando FL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:50:17 GMT

Give me a break!!
This guy is streching his 15 minutes as far as they'll go. i wonder how much the RNC paid him. I hope his counrty album is better than his understanding of Policy.

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EJ, Weterloo, Iowa — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:50:38 GMT

His real name is Samuel. He's not a plumber. He hasn't paid his taxes. He's a registered Republican and a plant and obviously someone is paying him to appear at all these events. I call the whole thing Sam the Sham Sells a Scam.

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dr wu — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:00 GMT

Joe’s plumbing days are numbered! What’s next for this copper tubing wizard? Could be a run for the White House in 2012 or a desolate life of sex, drugs and TV fame? His appeal has already gone over 15 minutes.

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Ed, 1SG, Retired Peoria, IL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:03 GMT

So even when not at work a "plumber" still works with crap!

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Scott, Moscow, ID — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:13 GMT

It really seems amazing that Joe W. became the symbol for John McCain's campaign. Just about everything he said in the prelude of his question to Obama was a lie. He was NOT purchasing his boss's business and has no plans to do so, he does NOT have a plumbing license, if he did buy the business it does NOT bring in over $250,000/yr . . . etc, etc.

Joe the Plumber is a symbol - but the actual person it is based on, Joe W., was a liar.

I guess that's the perfect person for John McCain to use as his symbol. Hey Americans, aren't you tired of being looked in the face - and lied to.

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Tammy H., Cottage Grove, Oregon — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:16 GMT

Nice to know that we Obama supporters and our candidate are not "real Americans." This is divisive and just ugly nonsense.

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tdmaker San Diego, CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:17 GMT

This Joe the Plumber tour has become a mockery...I wonder how "real" members of the GOP view this? It sort of reminds me of the musicians playing while the Titanic is sinking. Come on folks...is this really working for him?

Deep down inside I think McCain really wants to loose.

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DK Fennell — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:31 GMT

This "Joe the Plumber" meme just shows how there is no "liberal bias" to the MSM. Who is this joker that the broadcasters fall all over themselves to promote? Aren't there intelligent people who have incisive comments? Aren't there real issues? I seem to remember there were a large number of Nobel laureats who made an endorsement of the candidate best for science. Why aren't they being covered? Could it be because they endorsed Obama? The fact is that if McCain ran a campaign even slightly competent the MSM would be his bullhorn. The fact is that even the MSM is (barely) intelligent enough (Fox of course excepted) not to be a megaphone for his "socialist" nonsense. But that, my friends, is all McCain and the collection of caricatures he collects as VPs or mascots, has got.

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Juan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:38 GMT

I'm not a real American myself then since I voted for Obama.

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Joe the Taxpayer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:51:48 GMT

One thing this election has shown me, is that racism is alive and well, at least here in Idaho. I am shocked by the amount of my neighbors and friends, in my area, that are not voting for Obama because of race. They use many reasons at first, like "theres just something about him", "he's a muslim, you know", and of course "he's going to raise taxes". But when you speak to them, they almost all will admit it's really about race, many coming right out with the "N" word. I had thought that sort of thinking was a thing of the past. I am sickened by this mindset.

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Ms Jenny — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Old man yells at cloud.

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American News Network — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:57:09 GMT

This just in: Joe the Plumber attacked by scary black man who robbed him, turned him gay and burned a "B" in his cheek.

High-pitched and ridiculously self-righteous right wing squealing to follow before facts establish it as a fraud.

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Chris - IL — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:57:36 GMT

McCain is a real American? What does that mean? Is Obama a fake American? Perhaps the most annoying things the republicans do is claim to be real americans, patriots, and put their country first. It is divisive and goes against what American has always stood for. Which is the freedom of speech and expression, and a willingness to experiment and reinvent itself to keep moving forward. If we had always thought conservatively like republicans, there would be no America because we would have been patriots to England!

Everything I've heard about Joe the Plumber says his income is well into the tax cut's proposed by Obama, so why does he keep talking like McCain would be better for his tax situation?

McCain wants to spend even more than Obama, plus he wants to give tax cuts to everyone - even the super rich and huge corporations that do most of their manufacturing outside of the US.

I'll take Obama thank you!

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CJH, LB, CA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:58:39 GMT

MCBUSH, "JOE THE REPUB HOE" DOESN'T OWN A SMALL BUSINESS NOR DOES HE PLAN ON BUYING A SMALL BUSINESS ANYTIME SOON. BUT HERE'S THE THING MCBUSH, WHEN THE CAMPAIGNING IS DONE AND OBAMA BECOMES PRESIDENT HE'LL BE SITTING BACK ENJOYING HIS TAX CUTS WHILE YOU AND CINDY ARE FORKING IT OVER. HA!

MY QUESTION TO MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS VOTING FOR MCBUSH-IT: WHY ARE YOU CALLING OBAMA A SOCIALIST WHEN HE'S TRYING TO PUT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET? THINK ABOUT IT. MCCAIN WANTS TO CONTINUE THE SAME TAX CUTS AND DEREGULATION ON WALL STREET THAT PUTS US IN THE VERY CREDIT CRISIS WE'RE IN AND LEAVES MANY MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS JOBLESS AND HOMELESS DUE TO FORECLOSURE.

YOU IDIOTS, VOTE OBAMA!

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Marc in Florida — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:58:41 GMT

What an absurd symbiotic relationship they have. I just can't decide which one's the parasite and which is the host. McCain, you are more asinine every day.

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Vince The Engineer, Palo Alto, California — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:59:27 GMT

We keep on hearing this message coming from the Republican Party (and now from McCain's newest spokeman "Joe The Plumber") : "a real American" ...

"A Real American"? In comparison with what? Americans are tired of being labeled as "pro-American" and "anti-American" ... there is only one America!!

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President of Imagination Land? — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:59:45 GMT

In the erratic and volatile world of John McCain's mind, there lives an old friend named Joe the Plumber, a wealthy independent voter and lifelong resident of Ohio who is currently on the verge of buying his boss' small plumbing business.
In the real world, of course, we know that "independent" "Joe" the "plumber" is not an old friend of the Republican presidential candidate (he has never met McCain). Joe's first name is not Joe, it's Sam. He makes less than $50,000 a year, so he's not considered wealth. Sam/Joe isn't an independent voter, he is an extremist Republican who lived in Alaska for a few years! As you may have guessed from his annual income, he is in no position to buy a small business,
Finally, John McCain's imaginary friend does not even have a plumber's license.
But if Sam/Joe was somehow able to buy the plumbing business, he would benefit MORE from an Obama presidency than a McCain administration. Sam/Joe admitted the fact that he would receive TRIPLE the tax cut from Obama compared to McCain.
So why did John McCain bring up Sam/Joe the Plumber so many times? Perhaps McCain is running for president of Imagination Land. If that's the case, then I finally understand his choice for running mate!
Fortunately, for those of us in the real world, we have a real choice in this election. John McCain: the hero of his own world of make believe; or Barack Obama: the hero of the American middle class.

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ldb,colorado — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:59:59 GMT

Joe the plumber does not speak for small businesses. He does not have a small business. He does not even have a plumber's licence??!

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OBAMA NOT READY TO BE OUR PRESIDENT ! — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:00:18 GMT

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OBAMA IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY.

HIS EUROPEAN-STYLE “TAX & WELFARE” PLAN WILL CREATE ANOTHER GENERATION OF DEPENDENTS.

HE IS a SOCIAL ‘RADICAL’ & a POLITICAL EXTREMIST.

HE IS A SALESMAN OF “GLOOM & DOOM”.

OBAMA IS NOT ‘QUALIFIED’ TO BE OUR PRESIDENT!!

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Publius — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:01:04 GMT

"Vote for a real American, John McCain.”

This barely veiled implication that Sen. Obama (and his supporters) are not "real Americans" is just not going to work.

The electorate has become more engaged, more well-informed and more able to recognize these attacks for what they are; incendiary, divisive and bad for the democratic process.

In just 5 days, Americans will issue a powerful mandate for change. Not just in policy in Washington, but in campaign tactics. I wonder how long it will take for Republican candidates to fully let go of the Rovian playbook they've held so dear.

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Phil, NYC, NY — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:01:36 GMT

Joe is so shallow that he thinks those who don't share his pro war, anti social security & other extreme conservative views are not real americans. One of the reasons McCain is losing independent and conservative/modereate democrats is a consequence these divisive & extreme views.

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Brad, Portland,OR — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:01:53 GMT

So, Obama is a "fake American"? That's par for the Republicans..Just like Bachman fron MN..

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roger — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:00 GMT

his name is Samuel, not Joe, he is not a licensed plumber. I want to vote for McCain I really do but if that means I have to listen to this guy and Count Smug-ula Palin for the next 4-8 years, I would rather vote for Obama or Bush again. Please John we love you but one annoying, vapid, ignorant side kick is enough.

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Pretty Ridiculous, Don't You Think? — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:15 GMT

I guess "Joe's" (not his real name) people got with McCain's people to make that happen. It was reported yesterday that this guy (I forget his real name) now has an agent, and hopes for a career in country music and whatever else his 15 minutes of fame can garner him. He really does have a lot in common with Ms. "Whack Job," as far as his desire to capitalize. Has he yet figured out that he'd benefit far more under Obama's tax plan? But then again, when he's a star, he'll be right up there in the oil company's tax bracket, n'est pas? He also fits in with his apparent view that anyone who doesn't share his right wing views is not a "real" American.

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Steve in Portland — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:20 GMT

Poor John. Joe the Fraud is all he has left besides Cindy. Everyone else has flown the coop. Even Sarah won't get near him, although it does appear she has the hots for Joe.

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Joe the Obama Voter — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:27 GMT

Well, it stands to reason that a liar like McCain would look for support from a liar like "Joe." Neither of them can concoct an honest argument in favor of McCain, so they resort endlessly to falsehood and divisive tactics.

We had more than enough of these tactics when Bush used them to run the country into the ground. McCain is only (and intentionally) making i harder for us to unite in support of a better America.

"Country First," my Aunt Hattie!

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Loyal Dem in Indiana — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:53 GMT

I'm really shocked that the RNC is continuing to throw money at this campaign instead of trying to save some of their congressional seats. It's obvious to me that McCain doesn't anticipate a win, since he's not even going to address his supporters in person on Tuesday night. I'm fine with a completely Democratic congress and White House, I'm just shocked that the Rupublicans seem so willing to give Congress to us.

OBAMA/BIDEN