Joe the Plumber: Who is he, really?


	Joe the Plumber: Who is he, really?

lizzyville

10-16-2008 5:22 PM

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joe the plumber, joe six pack, mccain, obama, election, politics

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10-16-2008 6:13 PM

wiganfootie

I know ALAN the Plumbers my Hubby,

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