This American Moment — The Surprises


	This American Moment — The Surprises

riders4

11-6-2008 10:46 AM

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obama, american, surprise, joe the plumber

riders4 says:

On Tuesday night, Obama reached out to the other half. For those who did not vote for him, he said, “I will be your president, too.”

What an idea — simple and obvious. But like so much American common sense, it’s been missing for too long.

Oh yeah, Joe the Plumber (and Steve the carpenter) voted for Obama. Thanks to you it's working Mr. McBush!

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