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Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

Samuel Wurzelbacher, whose middle name was Joseph, became a media sensation in 2008 when he asked candidate Barack Obama about his tax plan. GOP Sen. John McCain referred to him in a presidential debate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49

Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023