10/22/2008 11:20 am

POV

Obama's Joe Six-pack Takes on McCain's Joe the Plumber

Do you recall "Joe Six-pack" whom Gov. Sarah Palin mentioned many, many times during her debate?  Turns out he’s a real professional Beer Reporter and writer for the Philadelphia Daily News — and received just a wee bit of attention post-debate. Joe Six-pack has been major-league eclipsed by that other Joe — the plumber, McCain’s debate and stump-speech pal. wowOwow caught up with Joe Six-pack as he licked his wounds and sipped a tallie in Philly.

WOW: What happened? Gov. Palin mentions you, "Joe Six-pack," and then Joe the Plumber gets press conferences in his front yard?

JOE: I think the reason was McCain. More people listen to McCain. He’s the one running for president. Honestly, I think people stopped listening to Sarah Palin. She’s not as interesting as McCain.

WOW: What’s the difference between a plumber and you? You should have ridden your name out while it was out there.

JOE: I think Joe the Plumber has more professional and usable skills than Joe Six-pack. I’m a friend of plumbers. If you’re a beer drinker you need a plumber. I actually think Joe the Plumber is a Joe Six-pack kind of guy!

WOW: What would a debate be like between the two of you?

JOE: It would probably involve non-work issues. It would involve whose football team is better, or we’d talk about girls.

WOW: What issues would you dominate Joe the Plumber over?

JOE: I’m more social, so social issues. Joe Six-pack goes out a lot. I spend almost every night out at bars and meeting people, rubbing elbows – Joe the Plumber probably doesn’t have the luxury of going out so often. He probably has a lot more pissed-off people as customers. Most of the people who talk to me are happy — if you’ve got a broken toilet you’re probably giving Joe the Plumber a lot of shit.

WOW: Do you think you could share a beer — you and Joe the Plumber?

JOE: Absolutely. We may not agree on anything but I certainly think we could share a beer. I would like to share a beer Joe has never had because I get the feeling Joe the Plumber is stuck in a rut. He probably has just one favorite, so I would want to try something good with him — an honest American-crafted beer just like him and me.

WOW: Joe the Plumber most likely will go with McCain. Are you still sticking with Obama?

JOE: Absolutely. And you know that’s what America is all about. We may disagree on politics but we ought to be able to sit down and have a civil beer with each other at the end of the day.

WOW: Joe the Plumber has been talked up for possible political positions like mayor, oh, and maybe even president – who knows? It seems like anyone can get into political office. Where’s your career headed?

JOE: I will stay out of politics. Joe Six-pack is the last guy you want in a position of authority.

WOW: What kind of beer will be served in an Obama administration?

JOE: I definitely think it would be an American-made beer. Obama wouldn’t be looking for imports. I have seen him on the campaign trail drinking Pabst. That’s a working man’s beer and it’s headquartered in his home state. He could upscale it a bit to Victory from Philadelphia.

WOW: What about a McCain one? What’s the champagne-drinking, eight-house-owning, private jet kind of beer to drink?

JOE: First of all, we all know where McCain’s money comes from! That’s good old Anheuser-Busch from Cindy. He’s probably beholden to St. Louis for that matter. But he impresses me as a guy who sits back and cracks open a Johnnie Walker on occasion.

WOW: Hey Joe, what do you think is a good beer for sophisticated ladies who are chock full of wisdom?

JOE: White wine.

To learn more about Joe Six-pack or to invite him to your Election night party please go to www.joesixpack.net.

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BelindaJoy
I’ll take a Joe Six pack over a Joe the plumber (non licensed plumber) any day.
By BelindaJoy on 10/22/2008 11:33 am
DeBrcaobj
I think McCain’s mention of “Joe the Plumber” 20 times during the debate without researching the fact that Joe would actually fair BETTER under Obama’s tax plan as well as research his lack of a Plumber’s license and lack of payment of taxes…. is just another indication of the sloppy chaos of the McCain campaign. At the very least, McCain has no aptitude to be president.
By DeBrcaobj on 10/22/2008 12:16 pm
Susan B
That miserable guy can’t stump without JTP! He talks of nothing else, and it’s so last week. It’s entered the realm of pathetic. I alternately feel sorry for him/feel annoyed by him. Twelve more days of this? I mean, how many people can still be left on the fence, John? I just read where he accused Obama of “saying anything to win.” What the heck does he call what HE’s doing?!! Land the plane, John. Don’t crash it.
By Susan B on 10/23/2008 6:23 pm
DeBrcaobj
I don’t feel sorry for McCain, I am disgusted by the way he is using fear and McCarthyist type tactics to divide the American people in order to attempt a win. It’s sickening. Here we have a person, Barack Obama, who is proving to be a real LEADER… some one who inspires people and calls upon us to have hope and take a higher road… and McCain is just giving us more of what we’ve had with Bush… fear mongering and divide and conquer. McCain has nothing to run on so he sends out flyers with “Terrorist” on the front that open with a photo of Obama saying “you don’t really know him” And what about the robocalls the McCain camp is sending out that even Republican Senators are condemning??… that is what SOME people want from a president?? After Bush??? McCain not only doesn’t deserve to be president, he should be kicked out of the Senate for his miserable behavior during this campaign.
By DeBrcaobj on 10/23/2008 9:03 pm
Susan B
I — almost — feel sorry for McCain. I’m right with you on all points, DeBurca. He’s bugging the beegeezus out of me at this point with his stumping. My husband refers to his running mate and him as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.
By Susan B on 10/23/2008 11:06 pm
DeBrcaobj
If McCain and the GOP had fought a good, fair fight and they won, I’d be disappointed that Obama lost, but I’d accept it as Democracy. However, the underhanded, insidious way that McCain is trying to take this election makes me absolutely terrified of a McCain win and what that would SAY about this country and what it would DO to this country. This man doesn’t deserve to be president, solely based upon the dirty tactics he is using in an attempt to win and if anyone thinks he will suddenly change back to the “old” McCain they may have admired… its not going to happen, the man’s true colors have shown themselves in this race and it’s not a pretty picture.
By DeBrcaobj on 10/24/2008 6:41 am
Susan B
Yes, his ambition is clearly showing through, but not in a positive way. I remember when he got the nomination for his party, thinking, “That’s OK, I like him better than all the rest of them.” He’s reversed his position on a number of policies that are near and dear to me, and I found that very worrisome. He picked a running mate that is way too far right for my tastes, and his “fighting spirit” is manifesting itself in a petty, nasty, desperate way that makes him look bad. He reminds me of a whining, finger-pointing old harpie, not a president. After all this is over, will he be able to put himself back together and continue to be a positive force for change in the senate?
By Susan B on 10/24/2008 12:05 pm
MaryNSBFlorida
Does anyone believe that either “Joe” would ever be invited to dinner ? It’s all ridiculous and it’s time to get a bit more serious.
By MaryNSBFlorida on 10/22/2008 12:53 pm
Susan B
Mary, I disagree. We need to get less serious on this site. What’s ridiculous is the way people are clawing each other’s eyes out over this election. I loved the silly respite this interview offered.
By Susan B on 10/22/2008 1:01 pm
AlessanO
There are more Joe’s than Donald Trumps, all Joes don’t drink beer, they just work hard and deserve a tax cut, and if it means the rich don’t get the cut they don’t need anymore, so be it. All Joe’s would be better off under a Democratic President.
By AlessanO on 10/22/2008 1:31 pm
Susan B
One upon a time, not that long ago, all Joes WERE Democrats!
By Susan B on 10/23/2008 6:43 pm
JoanBrown
I know Joe sixpack is a lot better looking than Joe the non-plumber. I agree that all the Joe’s of America would BE BETTER under Obama.
By JoanBrown on 10/22/2008 4:09 pm
BrooklynGal1
So Joe, who doesn’t pay his taxes, the non-plumber is the best McCain can come up with. Now the campaign is blaming Obama on Joe’s problems saying it was Obama who put him in the spotlight.
By BrooklynGal1 on 10/22/2008 5:20 pm
marylous
wow, thanks for reminding us that it’s american to have a beer (or wine) together and disagree on politics.
By marylous on 10/23/2008 1:05 am
starryNite
I have my claws out- Joe six-pack is cuter and nicer than Joe the plumber. They both might get invited to the white house. I like the fact that Obama Joe said it was okay to disagree.
By starryNite on 10/23/2008 1:09 am
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