Say It Ain't So, Joe.

In little more than two weeks, our country will choose its next president. 

Big things are on the line:

Global security.

Economic health.

Entitlements.

Supreme Court justices.

And a lot more.

Unfortunately, none of those things can hold a candle to a plumber named Joe. 

 After enduring the scrutiny of the national press, we now know that Joe is not a licensed plumber, and owes back taxes. Democrats -- including Joe Biden -- have attacked his credibility, while McCain continues to use him as a campaign centerpiece. 

"Joe the plumber" confronted Obama with a provocative question regarding taxes, and there was nothing wrong with McCain picking up on it to illustrate a larger point. But when an illustration becomes a distraction, it's time to move on. 

Thanks for yet another mindless media circus. 

Can we get back to the issues now?