Joe The Plumber: Fan Of Herman Cain, Not Of 'Anarchists' And 'Communists' In Occupy Movement

Sam 'Joe the Plumber' Wurzelbacher sat down with MSNBC Wednesday, fresh off his official entrance into the race for Ohio's 9th congressional district, and weighed in on some current events.

In his interview, Wurzelbacher was asked his pick of the GOP primary litter.

"I like Herman right now," he responded.

Wurzelbacher also gave a very cautious assessment of Occupy Wall Street, saying that he understood the frustrations of some of the demonstrators, but that he wasn't willing to endorse the broader movement because of supposed communist, socialist and anarchist actors within it. Tea Party-backed Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) has made similar allegations.

The Associated Press relays Wurzelbacher's path to the political spotlight:

Wurzelbacher, 37, went from toiling as a plumber in suburban Toledo three years ago to media sensation in a matter of days after questioning Obama about his tax policies and being repeatedly cited by Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain in a presidential debate.

He campaigned with McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, but he later criticized McCain and said he did not want him as the GOP presidential nominee.

Since then, he's kept up his anti-establishment streak, gaining favor with Tea Party groups, attending rallies and even getting elected as GOP committeeman in Ohio's Lucas County.

"I'm registered as a Republican. I'll run as a Republican. But by God that doesn't encompass who I am," he said at his campaign announcement Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The Times reports:

Wurzelbacher is seeking the 9th District seat that has been held by Democrat Marcy Kaptur since 1983. Because of redistricting, Kaptur will likely face Rep. Dennis Kucinich in the primary, as the district has been extended eastward toward Cleveland.

Watch Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher's campaign announcement below:

Comments

[leyvadaniel]

03:02 PM on 12/13/2011

Does this unlicensed plumber have ever read a book in his life? He should at least understand the talking points before making a f_ool of himself AGAIN!

[Glenn Schmoll]

01:48 AM on 10/31/2011

To assure he stays on a roll and keeps running, I gave Joe the Plumber just the right plug he deserves in my youtube video SINGING TOILET MAN to take his seat in the Ohio 9th District. While he is still flushed with victory, I will sing when he is installed provided he plunges in and splurges for my expenses. GLENAKI (my latest video)

[ta2t2o]

02:56 PM on 10/29/2011

At least some of the American people have voted already - and those who care about you, actually prefer Joe the Plumber over the Sam Whattaburger character.

[leyvadaniel]

03:04 PM on 12/13/2011

Joe the unlicensed plumber is a joke, just like palin is.

[BIllyDelyon]

05:37 PM on 10/28/2011

Why would any media CARE what this creation of Palin's has to say???

Mercy...

[BaronWVS]

05:08 PM on 10/28/2011

Wow, CGI is definitely getting better and more lifelike!

[SamiSam]

09:29 PM on 10/27/2011

He does zero for me. I don't trust people with a permanently furrowed brow.

[minusjason]

07:28 PM on 10/27/2011

LOL I love it when "Good Christian men" say "by God" when the Bible says that Jesus said not to swear like that.

[samjones]

07:27 PM on 10/27/2011

This idiot probably doesn't even know the meaning of anarchist...probably thinks it's "antichrist". Hey, at least the circus is back in town. Let's see what the clown does.

[l78lancer]

05:50 PM on 10/27/2011

I've met too many people from Ohio to know that he's anything but an everyday guy from there.

[l78lancer]

05:46 PM on 10/27/2011

He may want to think his comments through for himself rather than taking queues from Alan West's talking points.

[DZISU]

04:22 PM on 10/27/2011

Finally glad to see that the Republicans are finally bringing out their best and brightest

[oski the bear]

04:57 PM on 10/27/2011

"I'm registered as a Republican. I'll run as a Republican. But by God that doesn't encompass who I am."

I have never heard a Tea Party position (unless by "Tea Party," you include Ron Paul) that differs from the Republican ideology. The only angry disagreement with Republicans I have ever heard from the Tea Party is anger over when an agreement between Republican and Democratic caucuses is reached. From my standpoint, such caucus agreements usually involve 9 parts Democratic concessions, to a half-part Republican concessions. Regardless, the Tea Party is frequently incensed with Republicans for coming to any agreement that a Democrat could possibly sign onto.

Ron Paul has voted against invading Iraq, against denying homosexuals the right to marry, and he has stated that marijuana and prostitution should be legal. My understanding is that every single Tea Party member on Earth disagrees with Ron Paul on these issues, and likewise the Republican Party disagrees with Ron Paul on these issues.

[lafayette2009]

03:41 PM on 10/27/2011

Sarah looks pretty good with her shaven head and facial hair.

[oski the bear]

04:57 PM on 10/27/2011

ROFL! Fantastic post!

[mother10]

02:08 PM on 10/27/2011

Ed asked him a question about Ohio and he did not know the answer #2...dumb as...I live in another state and I even knew...looks like he has beeen drinking lead water !

[lafayette2009]

04:49 PM on 10/27/2011

Ed asked him a number of questions and he had no answers.

[mother10]

02:07 PM on 10/27/2011

Another dumb white man

[oski the bear]

03:59 PM on 10/27/2011

Well...yeah...but there's probably no need to segregate him from the likes of Herman Cain OR Sarah Palin.

[mother10]

05:25 PM on 10/27/2011

you are right...sorry ! forgot about the others for a second...

[Brian Gilmer]

05:27 PM on 10/27/2011

Herman Cain is another dumb white man.