Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. Joe the Plumber, Dead at 49 from Pancreatic Cancer
Joe Wurzelbacher, whom Americans would remember as “Joe the Plumber” from the 2008 presidential election, died on Sunday at the age of 49 from pancreatic cancer.
2008 presidential election
2008: Hillary Clinton Warned ‘If I Am the President, We Will Attack Iran’ to Defend Israel
Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned in 2008 that she was prepared to “obliterate” Iran if they produced a nuclear weapon and promised to go to war with the country if they launched a nuclear attack on Israel.
2008: Biden Favored Bypassing Congress on War Authorization in Case of ‘Imminent Attack’
Joe Biden argued during his failed 2008 White House run that the president had the authority to circumvent congress and go to war provided there was sufficient evidence of an “imminent attack.”
Joe Biden Suggests He Turned Out as Many Black Voters as Obama in 2008, 2012
Joe Biden suggested on Monday he was just as responsible for ginning up turnout among black voters in 2008 and 2012 as his former running mate, President Barack Obama.
Flashback: Joe Biden Lied About Family’s Coal Mining Ties
Former Vice President Joe Biden repeatedly lied about his family’s ties to coal mining throughout his more than 40-year political career, but now wants to ban the energy source outright.
Flashback—Obama: ‘How Many Times Is Biden Gonna Say Something Stupid?’
Before Joe Biden’s persistent gaffes raised concerns over his electability in 2020, they were causing headaches for his runningmate, Barack Obama.
Eight Things to Know About the Biden Family’s Culture of Corruption
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s family has earned millions of dollars since the start of his political career, often from dealings with heavy political overtones.
2007: Joe Biden Implies Inner City Schools Fail Because of Minorities
Joe Biden appeared to suggest during an interview in October 2007 that race was the primary reason schools were consistently failing in the District of Columbia.
West Virginia 2008: Joe Biden Attacked John McCain for Not Supporting Coal
Former Vice President Joe Biden attacked the late-Sen. John McCain for not supporting “coal” adequately enough while campaigning in West Virginia during the 2008 presidential election.
Joe Biden Reverses Course After Digging Coal During Early Obama Years
Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared to reverse course on his support for coal at the second Democrat presidential debate, despite having championed a “clean” form of the energy source throughout the Obama years.
‘Middle Class Joe’ Biden Spent More than $256K on Private Plane Travel
Former Vice President Joe Biden, who often pitches himself as ‘Middle Class Joe’ on the campaign trail, has spent more than $256,000 on private plane travel since announcing his presidential campaign.
Pollak: Donna Brazile Trashed John McCain While He Was Alive; Now She’s His Biggest Fan
In 2014, for example, Brazile tweeted a hit piece on McCain, “The Vacant Soul of Senator John McCain.” She added: “Interesting article.”
