Ohio's 'Joe the Plumber' Plans to Run for Congress

[a kennedy]

By JOHN SEEWER

Joe the Plumber is plunging into politics.

The Ohio man who man who became a household name after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 campaign has filed paperwork to run for Congress.

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher's statement of candidacy filed with the Federal Elections Commission last week says he plans to run as a Republican in Ohio's 9th U.S. House district. The filing means a campaign committee can raise and spend funds on Wurzelbacher's behalf.

The seat is now held by Marcy Kaptur, the longest serving Democratic woman in the House.

Wurzelbacher rose out of obscurity in 2008 after questioning then-candidate Obama about his economic policies, leading the Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain, to repeatedly cite "Joe the plumber" in a presidential debate.

Wurzelbacher later campaigned with McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin. He also wrote a book, spoke at conservative gatherings and has worked with a veterans' organization in Alaska that provides outdoor programs for wounded soldiers.

He has been an icon for many anti-establishment conservatives. He drew cheers at a tea party rally last year in Cincinnati when he told the crowd not to let "a bunch of liberal pansies" take away their rights.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/ohios-joe-plumber-plans-run-congress-14706722

[Bill McBlueState]

1. he won't live in the new 9th district

He'll be in Republican Bob Latta's district for 2012. I wonder if he knows this.

[Capitalocracy]

2. Joe the who?

:shrug:

[Champion Jack]

3. His campaign is already in the toilet

[Chipper Chat]

12. But if he continues to "run"

will he get a new "handle?" :rofl:

[LondonReign2]

4. He saw all the free money the Wasilla Grifter made

and he wants in on the action. Only problem is, he doesn't have big breasts, so he is doomed to fail with the easily-manipulate-rube crowd his idol targeted.

[LLStarks]

5. Another shallow, unexperienced candidate. Congress isn't an entry-level position. nt

[VenusRising]

6. Marcy is going to eat his lunch!

[Bill McBlueState]

11. if she can hold off a primary challenge from Dennis Kucinich

...which I'm hoping she does.

[RaleighNCDUer]

7. The guy who first came to public attention, lying about his name.

He'll fit right in.

[catbyte]

8. Thanks again, John McCain.

[Fire Walk With Me]

9. Why do I suddenly hear circus music?

[spanone]

10. it's just like plumbing...you work in shit day after day

[kayakjohnny]

13. Look at the by-line.....

:rofl: