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Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49

Barack Obama answers a question from Joe Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber," right, while campaigning for the White House in Holland, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP)
Barack Obama answers a question from Joe Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber," right, while campaigning for the White House in Holland, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP)

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