Joe the Plumber 'owes taxes'

US election sensation Joe the Plumber’s story has sprung a few leaks.

US election sensation Joe the Plumber’s story has sprung a few leaks.

The man who was held up by John McCain as the typical, hard-working American taxpayer is not really a licensed plumber. And court documents show he owes nearly €900 in back taxes.

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