"Tito The Builder" Makes Cameo At Palin Rally

By: Scott Conroy
Topics: Sarah Palin

(CBS)

From CBS News' Scott Conroy:

(LEESBURG, Va.) Joe The Plumber may be the most famous example of an everyman who feels threatened by Barack Obama's tax plan, but Sarah Palin mentions many others along the campaign trail. In making her case, Palin cites people like Joe The Plumber, Ed The Dairyman and Angela The Hairdresser (who is the governor's traveling hair stylist).

Lately, Palin's favorite "(First Name) The (Occupation)" has been Tito The Builder—a small construction company owner who met John McCain at a recent rally. Palin cites the Colombian immigrant (whose real name is Tito Munoz) as an example of someone who has fulfilled the American dream through hard work and perseverance, rather than government benefits.

At a rally here this morning, Munoz appeared on stage with Palin, dressed in full construction gear.

"I have so much things to say about this great country, I have so much things that I want to say about free enterprise and hard work," Munoz said. "Everything we stand for is in danger by higher taxes and less freedom. Everything we stand for is made stronger by people like you, like John McCain and Sarah Palin."

After Munoz's brief remarks, Palin stepped to the microphone.

"We thank Tito for that warm and nice introduction," she said. "We'll talk a little bit more about Tito here in these remarks, and, Tito, not since the Jackson Five has the name Tito been used so often."

Scott Conroy
Scott Conroy is a National Political Reporter for RealClearPolitics and a contributor for CBS News.
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by mme51996 October 28, 2008 12:18 AM EDT: HEY TITO MUNOZ -

1. How many U.S. Citizens does your "construction company employ"

2. Can you prove that all of your workers legal citizens, legal residents, or legal visitors in U.S.

3. Did you or any of your employees report "personal income" to the IRS in exceess of $250,000. If so - how many?; Reply to this comment


by ssbn617b October 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT: Actually, I won''''t benefit. My tax structure will revert to what I was paying during the Clinton Administration.
But Democrats believe that if it wasn''''t for the benefits from living in this country, we would not have had as many opportunities to accumulate wealth.
That is why we feel it is our responsibility to contribute and invest in this country. Because we care about it, because we want more people to have the opportunities that we did. because we care about what kind of environment we leave for future generations.

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Posted by Truthmatterz at 03:06 PM : Oct 27, 2008
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Had to laugh at this comment I find it hard to believe anything you are saying. I Donate my money RIGHT NOW as we speak to local charities that I know are effective. What is stopping you from doing the same? Do you NEED the GVMT to take your money and give it to those that don''t pay anything in? You cant figure out how to help yourself? some may deserve it MANY will not. I pay the GVMNTS bills right now, I am not willing to subsidize dope dealers etc. Do you follow?; Reply to this comment


by newslink October 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT: Tito, Joe, If they exist? Is being used in Palin phony stories. Come on Nov. 4.; Reply to this comment


by mmstar20 October 27, 2008 6:21 PM EDT: Truthmatterz: it''s not credible. It''s from CNN.; Reply to this comment


by dnsallday October 27, 2008 6:12 PM EDT: Truthmatterz: are you Donna Brazil? I mean really, voter supression? Where is that exactly happening? Please, tell us.

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Here you go, web address for voter suppression info.
The Repubs annual tactic.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/26/voter.suppression/index.html; Reply to this comment


by dnsallday October 27, 2008 6:06 PM EDT: Oh, but you''''re probably going to benefit from my hard earned dollars, so it really doesn''''t matter to you.

Posted by mmstar20
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Actually, I won''t benefit. My tax structure will revert to what I was paying during the Clinton Administration.
But Democrats believe that if it wasn''t for the benefits from living in this country, we would not have had as many opportunities to accumulate wealth.
That is why we feel it is our responsibility to contribute and invest in this country. Because we care about it, because we want more people to have the opportunities that we did. because we care about what kind of environment we leave for future generations.; Reply to this comment


by jonnieware October 27, 2008 6:02 PM EDT: Tito? is he related to ex president Tito of Yugoslavia and wasn''t that country a communist member of the old USSR. Maybe someone should do a background check after all isn''t russia a frozen walk away without without passport control?; Reply to this comment


by mmstar20 October 27, 2008 6:01 PM EDT: It is too bad that you don''''t even know what you are talking about. You should pay a little more attention to the talking points so you don''''t end up sounding like such a fool.
Posted by Truthmatterz
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No it is YOU that are the fool if you haven''t read Obama''s tax plan yet. Oh, but you''re probably going to benefit from my hard earned dollars, so it really doesn''t matter to you.; Reply to this comment


by dnsallday October 27, 2008 6:01 PM EDT: I''''ve been working for the past 10 years and creating my wealth and now I can kiss at least 3% of my wealth goodbye
Posted by mmstar20
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It is hard to understand why Republicons never want to invest in America. Why do they hate America and the people so much? They will allow the country to crumble beneath their childrens feet (as evidence is showing us now), rather than contribute a dime to it.; Reply to this comment


by mmstar20 October 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT: You can begin educating yourself by readin "HOW TO RIG AN ELECTION", Confessions of a Republican Operative: Allen Raymond.
Mr Raymond did jail time for the voter suppression tactics he got caught at.

There are currently several Republicons in jail right now for current voter suppression and voter registration fraud.
You do know how to use google, right?

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Is it written by the same person who wrote How to Run for President With No Qualifications? I hear that''s Obama''s favorite...; Reply to this comment