Analysis: Shuttered Chrysler Dealers Heavily Anti-Obama In Election | Bucks Right — This thesis could be bogus, but if it holds up there will be hell to pay for the Democrats. I was personally baffled by some of the closures of successful dealerships in Washington State. Many needed rural dealers (generally Republican) were shuttered while multiple urban Seattle (Democrat) dealers were left alone. In other words the dealers were not being spread out. It made no sense to me.
An analysis of the list of Chrysler dealers closed down by the Obama-run auto maker show that many were donors to Republican candidates and Democrat rivals of Barack Obama during the 2008 election cycle.
Many observers were confused by the list of 789 Chrysler dealerships that were ordered to close their doors before June 9, as the closings seemed to follow no pattern based on sales volume or profitability. Two preliminary studies found on the Internet seem to have located a common thread: Donations to politicians and political causes at odds with Barack Obama.
A document outlining campaign contributions by various shuttered dealers is posted here.
The question remains. What was the exact criteria for shuttering one dealer over another? We have not been told.
Found by Chris Hollman.
Who knows…but I wonder who will want to buy a car from a company that is owned by the government and a union??? Way too complicated. Can you imagine the amount of paperwork you would have to produce to satisfy the government if anything happened to your car? And oh yeah…we know how much satisfaction and service any government department produces? It will be worse than going to the DMV. I am a liberal. And one of the things I hate is big government and government intrusion – Chrisler, the government and an union is exactly that. Bad move. I would not buy a Chrisler if they gave it for free…
A mashup of Google Maps and political contributions.
So these dealers that are being shut down gave a total of $450 to Obama, and the explanation is that all dealers are Republican. Does it make sense that they would give $8000 to Hillary and $2200 to Edwards too?
I’m not saying it’s right, or moral. Nor even just deserts. But I’m pretty sure the Republican have done the same things, whenever they could. But apparently the Democratic party is looked upon as being “above” this sort thing. Or at least, that they should be. While it’s apparently a forgiven failing of the Republicans. So all this grousing is really about Republicans, complaining that the Democrats aren’t acting any better than themselves. And in fact may be doing the Republican one better (or worse), given enough time. Which is probably true. If the Democrats do remain in power too many terms. They will exhibit all the signs of corruption that the Republicans have enjoyed. Proving that sides doesn’t really matter. It’s the external influences that have been courted and allowed to influence the parties. Two or twelve parties wouldn’t matter. As long as their are moneyed fingers in all of them, corrupting their charters and purpose.
So for now, the Democrats can do no wrong (or rather, they better not) but probably will. And for now, the Republicans can do no right (save the rare surprise gesture) but will probably learn wisdom with time (off).
BTW, it was the Auto Dealers Association that lobbied Congress to keep the online sales of new or used cars, from putting them out of business. So you still have to go to some dealer to pick up a car you bought over the web, across state lines (I guess). But its still Ok to buy one directly from a friend, relative, or neighbor. Only the current list of licensed dealerships, can make a business of selling more than one or two cars. But now that times are tough, and sales have fallen off. They’re complaining again, that they’re being singled out. Well, they simply didn’t bribe their congressmen enough to save their hides, the last time. Isn’t the “free enterprise” system marvelous?
#81, Mary,
You really sound like a liberal. but my favorite line that gives you away as a troll, is :
I would not buy a Chrisler if they gave it for free…
Still no answer how closing dealers will save Chrysler one dime.
Sure it will make the remaining dealers more profitable, but what does that have to do with Chrysler’s profits?
Dealers send franchise payments and royalty payments to Chrysler to sell. Closing a dealership stops those payments.
Closing dealerships reduces Chrysler’s income.
How does that help Chrysler make money?
The more dealerships, the more sales are possible, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
The side argument about Dem vs. Repug ownerships is nothing but distraction.
HOW DOES HAVING LESS PLACES PAYING CHRYSLER MAKE CHRYSLER MORE MONEY???
Still no answer how closing dealers will save Chrysler one dime.
Sure it will make the remaining dealers more profitable, but what does that have to do with Chrysler’s profits?
Dealers send franchise payments and royalty payments to Chrysler to sell all aside from the actual sale of cars! Closing a dealership stops those payments as well as reduces sales!
Closing dealerships reduces Chrysler’s income.
How does that help Chrysler make money?
The more dealerships, the more sales are possible, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
The side argument about Dem vs. Repug ownerships is nothing but distraction.
HOW DOES HAVING LESS PLACES PAYING CHRYSLER MAKE CHRYSLER MORE MONEY???
The REAL question here is: HOW MANY DEMOCRAT DEALERSHIPS WERE CLOSED?