Meet John Doe (Capra-1941) v. Meet Joe Plumber (Rove-2008)
13 videos • 729 views • by Public D Hartford Courant columnist Colin McEnroe has suggested that Frank Capra's 1941 classic "Meet John Doe" was the McCain/Palin campaign's inspiration and blueprint for their "I'm with Joe the Plumber" election strategy. The intent of this gambit is to recast McCain as the candidate of the 'Average Joe (six-pack).' What do you think?