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‘Joe the Plumber’ dead: Conservative activist dies at 49

By Asher Notheis
Published August 28, 2023 4:13pm ET
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‘Joe the Plumber’ dead: Conservative activist dies at 49
Conservative “Joe the Plumber,” known for his activism in the 2008 presidential election, has died at the age of 49 from pancreatic cancer. Joe the Plumber, whose real name is Samuel Joe Wurzelbacher, was known among conservatives for confronting Barack Obama about his tax plan and whether or not he would have to pay more […]


Conservative “Joe the Plumber,” known for his activism in the 2008 presidential election, has died at the age of 49 from pancreatic cancer.

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