Joe the Heckler Not Ready For Prime Time

Sometimes when a person inadvertently lands in the spotlight, they pounce on the opportunity and make the most of their 15 minutes. Like Joe the Plumber, for example.

Well Joe the Heckler isn’t that person. After Rep. Joe Wilson became a household name last night for shouting “You lie” during Pres. Obama’s address to Congress, he quickly apologized in a statement. But we demand video! We got it today, and now we kind of feel bad for the guy.

Appearing nervous, his voice shaking, Wilson was bombarded with cameras and microphones this morning as he left his office. “I, last night, heard from the leadership that they wanted me to contact the White House, and state that my statements were inappropriate,” said Wilson. “I did, I’m very grateful that the White House, in talking with them, they indicated they appreciated the call.”

Here’s another part of his comments, word for word:

We need to be, uh, discussing, uh, issues specifically to help the American people. And, uh, that would not include, uh, illegal aliens. These are people…I’m for immigration, legal immigration. I’ve been an immigration attorney.

Then he’s completely thrown off with a “tweet”-related question.

Now his opponent is raising big money in response and more dirt is being dug up on Wilson. At least Pres. Obama accepted his apology.

Here’s the video:

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