As Azizi 12:07 PM and Amos 2:13 PM (Trailhead link) note, Joe's name is Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, (obviously of German descent (Wurzel: root, Bach: brook).

Amos' link also points out that Joe is such a strong tax opponent he's already been in hot water with the state of Ohio--lien by Ohio against him for $1,182.98. I have a copy of the docket record by the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Toledo Ohio.

I wonder how closely McCain wants to be linked to such a tax protestor. Or maybe he's making a play for the Libertarian votes.

And as others have noted, Joe is not remotely close enough to $250,000/ yr. profit to be affected--especially since he's not even a registered plumber, nor does he have the money to be buying a company any time soon. And he himself has stated this.

He sounds more and more like a malcontent who thinks none too clearly. I wonder about the current status of Ohio's case against him. Has it been settled?