Live blogging the debate, Martin claims “Joe the Plumber” is now famous because McCain picked up his story from the Drudge Report.
"“Joe the plumber” can thank “Matt theInternetist” for his instant fame," wrote Martin, who noted “McCain first used this anecdote in his economic speech yesterday.”
The trouble with Martin's Drudge worship is that The Drudge Report didn't highlight “Joe the Plumber” until day, after McCain started talking about him.