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Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:00 AM

From plumber to reporter to GOP strategist

Looking for expert wisdom about the stimulus, a group of conservative congressional staffers turns to Joe the Plumber.
Alex Koppelman

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  • Tuesday, February 3, 2009 09:28 AM

    Literally picking some guy off the street to lead the GOP.

    I'm conflicted about this. The part of me that wants to see the GOP go down in flames -- all the better because they are doing it to themselves -- is very happy. But my common sense and basic human compassion are saying "No No No!"

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