Yes, they can.  The Republicans are already planning for 2012.  They've found a fiery new personality that catches the imagination of their base in Sarah Palin.  But, who would be her running mate?  You don't have to look far.  Why, of course, it's Joe the plumber!  He's making morning talk show appearances the day after the election saying he's going to be watching those newly elected politicians closely so they stick to their campaign promises.  A Palin/Plumber ticket is a natural.  Both fired up the base like McCain couldn't.  She's the mavericky maverick who's not a Washington insider and will stand up to the big oil companies.  He's--well---a plumber (license not included). 

At least there will be easy to formulate campaign slogans.  Elect Joe the plumber! He'll unclog those legislative drains in Washington that are so filled with political sewage!

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