Chicago Politics Hits the Auto Industry
Now that Chrysler has been absorbed by the federal blob, this is to be expected:
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chrysler is terminating one-fourth of its franchises — but some say its catalog of doomed dealerships looks more like a hit list that specifically seeks to put Republican donors out of business.
…WND reviewed the list of 789 closing franchises and databases of political donors and found that of dealership majority owners making contributions in the November 2008 election, less than 10 percent gifted to Democrats while 90 percent gave substantial sums to Republican candidates.
The listed franchise owners contributed at least $450,000 to Republican presidential candidates and the GOP, while only $7,970 was donated to Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign and $2,200 was given to Sen. John Edwards’ campaign.
Obama received a combined total of only $450 in donations — $250 from dealer Jane Baldock in Wenatchee, Wash., and $200 from Waco, Texas, dealer Jeffrey Hunter.
Apparently, the Anointed One considers $450 donations an insult.
Vernon Buchanan’s Chrysler dealership in Venice, Florida has been tremendously successful, consistently selling over twice the average stock. But he’s a GOP Congressman, and has given almost $150,000 to Republican candidates and organizations in the last two years. Consequently, his dealership was the first on the list of facilities marked for termination by June 9.
“Change” means living in a cross between Chicago and Venezuela.
On a tip from Lyle. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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Posted by Van Helsing on May 28, 2009 11:14 am
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