Hartford Courant columnist Colin McEnroe has suggested that Frank Capra's 1941 classic "Meet John Doe" was the McCain/Palin campaign's inspiration, even blueprint, for their "I'm Joe the Plumber" election gambit. Clearly, the intent of this shamelessly offensive class-baiting stunt is to recast McCain as the candidate of the 'Average Joe (six-pack).' Talk about 'helots!'
Decide for yourself: