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Samuel J. Wurzelbacher
Samuel J. Wurzelbacher

Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, born on December 3, 1973, is an American plumber who gained public attention during the 2008 U.S. presidential election when he expressed his support for candidate John McCain during a casual encounter. His story, shared in subsequent interviews, quickly spread across the media, making him a symbol of the ordinary American worker. more

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