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  <about><![CDATA[Former plumber mostly known by his nickname &quot;Joe the Plumber&quot; Wurzelbacher became famous when he was filmed asking presidential candidate Barack Obama about small business tax policies. <br/><br/>&quot;Joe the Plumber&quot; became a metaphor for the middle class american by the media and the McCain-Palin campaign. <br/><br/>During the 2008 presidential campaign Wurzelbacher started working with the watch dog group and his own foundation &quot;Secure our dream&quot; <br/><br/>On November 2008 he started promoting his new book. ]]></about>
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    <![CDATA[Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream]]>
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    <![CDATA[Joe The Plumber was catapulted into the media spotlight after asking, then Senator Barack Obama a simple question while campaigning in Joe s neighborhood. Their famous exchange has been replayed for millions of viewers the world over. Joe has since become an American folk hero and the ultimate icon of the working class.    Joe The Plumber - Fighting for the American Dream is the Inspiration Guide for the New Conservatism. Get ready to get Angry, Laugh out loud, Cry, Shout, and Get Involved in the Future of the United States of America!]]>
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