Oh please, Joe is not a McCain hater.
McCain is the one that turned Joe’s life upside down in the debate by using him as a prop.
Joe was a team player during the campaign. And it helped McCain, who acted like he didn’t know what the heck he was doing. Appearing on Saturday Night Live the weekend before the election was another one of many bonehead moves.
Remember McCain’s silence while Sarah was being trashed for a week after the election?
I didn’t think I could be more appalled by McCain, but he lowered the bar once again.
Actually, the Joe-the-Plumber ultimately had a negative impact on the McCain campaign, because Obama successfully turned it into an us vs. them "under $250,000 income" debate.
The fact remains that the vast majority of voters make under $250,000 a year .... and even though they theoretically understand Joe's argument, most don't care if they pay more tax IF THEY EVER reached the $250,000 plateau.
This demonstrated McCain's total ineptitude, and the Obama team's brilliance ....
Joe-the-Plumber valiantly went around the country saying "Hey, you're gonna get screwed if you're lucky or skilled enough to earn $250,000."
It didn't necessarily resonate.
The GOP desperately tried to say that Obama had lowered the figure to $200,000, or $150,000, or $125,000 ... but the issue was already set in cement.... with Obama seeming to be the winner by promising tax cuts to "95%" of Americans.
Of course Obama's promise is totally bogus.... but as an issue, Joe the Plumber just fueled the perception that Republicans only care about people making $250,000 or more.
The McCain team was so inept and stupid.... I could spit.