Neutered by the Vetting

Here's a good example of why I hate reporters. From ABC:

Let's hope Joe the Plumber doesn't charge by the minute -- the 15th can be the roughest.

Maybe John McCain's last great comeback isn't possible. Maybe it's only possible on the back of a plumber from Ohio (albeit one who could have used some vetting).

Note to private citizens: if you ask media darling politicians a question, but you don't like the politician's answer, you will be vetted - journalist lingo for gutted.

And if this Joe dude had agreed with Obama? My, my, what a rock star he would be.