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The rumors were true. Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, aka Joe the Plumber, is running for Congress, according to Talking Points Memo. Wurzelbacher is challenging Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur for her seat in Ohio.
Here's his official statement of candidacy filed with the FEC:
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