Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher won the GOP nomination in Ohio's 9th congressional district with no previous political experience. Why was Wurzelbacher not considered a "pure" amateur?

a. He had sufficient campaign funds.
b. He had name recognition.
c. His personal income was high.
d. He owned his own business.


Answer: b

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