It just seems that the thick fog is clearing away from the political landscape after Joe (the Plumber) Wurzelbacher became the featured topic in last night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama.
Joe epitomizes the middle class who are worried that Obama will tax them heavily. He became an overnight sensation recently when he appeared at an Obama rally (see video previously listed here at this site) and voiced his concern about being overly taxed.
Obama hollowly tried to appease his concern by insisting that he'll use Joe's money to "spread the wealth around." That did it! Joe may have been a Godsend.
Quite often, in order to win an election you'll need to create a simple little image that transcends the rhetoric and pierces through the campaign fog. Do you recall Presidential Candidate Mike Dukakis riding in an extra large helmut? -- that image solidified his defeat against George Bush Sr.
Joe the Plumber may very well personify the image of the little guy resentful of paying higher taxes. Joe comes across to the American public in a way that McCain hasn't been able to.
By the way, Joe's helped boost McCain in recent polls. Go Joe!
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