http://skepticians.com/2009/03/the-2008-campaign%e2%80%99s-frankenstein/ by James Richardson Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://skepticians.com/2009/03/the-2008-campaign%e2%80%99s-frankenstein/comment-page-1/#comment-702 The 2008 Campaign’s Frankenstein - Jrichardson’s blog - RedState Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:08:16 +0000 http://skepticians.com/?p=669#comment-702 [...] Wurzelbacher’s reductive critique of Chairman Steele’s agenda serves no one’s purpose beyond his own, as he recently hung up the plunger and boots to publish a book. And to boost sales of this not-so-originally titled book, Fighting for the American Dream, it isn’t surprising that Wurzelbacher would resort to drumming up controversy where none exists, or revive a one which has long since faded into the annals of bad talking points.After a brief run-in with then Senator Barack Obama, Wurzelbacher was catapulted to the national stage by the McCain campaign as a shining example of the quintessential blue collar, small business owner who was threatened by Obama’s tax system. But his lasting influence – the fact we’re now 4 months out from November 4th but still forced to read the cringe-inducing title “Joe the Plumber” – is explained as such: His current media presence is an unfortunate byproduct of the 2008 campaign, a byproduct I regrettably helped create. We unknowingly created a monster, and I suspect he won’t leave town until he’s chased by angry villagers with pitchforks. [...] [...] Wurzelbacher’s reductive critique of Chairman Steele’s agenda serves no one’s purpose beyond his own, as he recently hung up the plunger and boots to publish a book. And to boost sales of this not-so-originally titled book, Fighting for the American Dream, it isn’t surprising that Wurzelbacher would resort to drumming up controversy where none exists, or revive a one which has long since faded into the annals of bad talking points.After a brief run-in with then Senator Barack Obama, Wurzelbacher was catapulted to the national stage by the McCain campaign as a shining example of the quintessential blue collar, small business owner who was threatened by Obama’s tax system. But his lasting influence – the fact we’re now 4 months out from November 4th but still forced to read the cringe-inducing title “Joe the Plumber” – is explained as such: His current media presence is an unfortunate byproduct of the 2008 campaign, a byproduct I regrettably helped create. We unknowingly created a monster, and I suspect he won’t leave town until he’s chased by angry villagers with pitchforks. [...]

]]> http://skepticians.com/2009/03/the-2008-campaign%e2%80%99s-frankenstein/comment-page-1/#comment-700 The 2008 Campaign’s Frankenstein | Social Debate: Barack and American Politics Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:33:40 +0000 http://skepticians.com/?p=669#comment-700 [...] Cross-posted at www.Skepticians.com. [...] [...] Cross-posted at http://www.Skepticians.com. [...]

]]> http://skepticians.com/2009/03/the-2008-campaign%e2%80%99s-frankenstein/comment-page-1/#comment-698 The 2008 Campaign’s Frankenstein — But As For Me Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:20:34 +0000 http://skepticians.com/?p=669#comment-698 [...] Cross-posted at www.Skepticians.com. [...] [...] Cross-posted at http://www.Skepticians.com. [...]

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