Joe the Plumber ... Joe the Plumber ... Joe the Plumber

Soon, Samuel J. Wurzelbacher would be the Evan ("Joe Millionaire") Marriott of 2008, capitalizing on his new fame with an agent and a possible country-music career. But at the third Presidential debate, the unlicensed wrench-wielder from Ohio — who questioned Obama's tax policy on a rope line — was drafted as John McCain's de facto running mate. If you're going to throw the kitchen sink at your opponent, who better to call?

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