"Joe the Plumber has now had more press conferences than Sarah Palin."

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* The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry finds McCain's "Joe the Plumber" talk ridiculous.

* Speaking of which, "Joe the Plumber" isn't a licensed plumber, isn't a political independent, doesn't make more than $250,000, and his name isn't even "Joe."

* Atrios seems to have summarized the story beautifully: "I don't care anything at all about Joe the Plumber. I care about our stupid media who have elevated this registered Republican to represent the everyman undecided voter, even though he isn't even an undecided voter."

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* Factoid of the Day: "Joe the Plumber has now had more press conferences than Sarah Palin."

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