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Will Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher aka "Joe the Plumber" run for Congress in 2010?
Background: The Ohio plumber, whose nickname became a quick catchphrase on the presidential campaign trail, told FOX News' Neil Cavuto on Saturday that he's considering a run for Congress in response to recent chatter on Web sites and talk shows.
"Politics is a big part of my life. I love how American government works," Wurzelbacher told Cavuto, adding that he often has asked himself, "What can I do to make a difference?"
Wurzelbacher burst on the national political landscape after questioning Barack Obama's tax policies during a rally in Ohio, and he became an overnight political celebrity when Obama and John McCain made numerous references to "Joe the Plumber" in their final debate.
Wurzelbacher said the notion of running for Congress just came up on Friday, and no party officials have contacted him. He hasn't made any decisions.
"Politics is a big part of my life. I love how American government works," Wurzelbacher told Cavuto, adding that he often has asked himself, "What can I do to make a difference?"
Wurzelbacher burst on the national political landscape after questioning Barack Obama's tax policies during a rally in Ohio, and he became an overnight political celebrity when Obama and John McCain made numerous references to "Joe the Plumber" in their final debate.
Wurzelbacher said the notion of running for Congress just came up on Friday, and no party officials have contacted him. He hasn't made any decisions.
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 20%
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