History Short: Non-Candidates That Became Famous During Political Campaigns
October 16, 2024
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as posted by the channelOn October 16, 2008, Ohio handyman Samuel “Joe” Wurzelbacher was all the rage among supporters of Senator John McCain’s bid for the presidency.
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