'Joe the Plumber,' known for questioning Obama's tax policies during 2008 campaign, dies at 49
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7 viewpointsSamuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49
‘Joe the Plumber,’ who questioned Obama’s tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49
Samuel Wurzelbacher, Celebrated as ‘Joe the Plumber,’ Dies at 49
'Joe The Plumber,' thrust into spotlight for confronting Obama, dies at 49
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8 viewpointsJoe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, dies at 49
‘Joe The Plumber,’ who rose to fame after confronting Obama on 2008 campaign trail, dead at 49
‘Joe the Plumber,’ who confronted Obama on ‘08 campaign trail, dies at 49
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2 articlesJoe The Plumber Dies: Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher Became Media Flashpoint After Encounter With Barack Obama
‘Joe the Plumber’, who challenged Obama on taxes in 2008, dies aged 49
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