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Americans Strongly Support Aiding U.S. Automakers, Survey Finds
By Dan | November 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 14, 2008 – By nearly two-to-one, Americans across all segments of the population believe the U.S. government should provide loans to American automakers, according to a poll released today by Peter D. Hart Research Associates.
“Americans’ broad support for providing government assistance to the auto industry is built mainly on a genuine fear that a failed GM, Ford, and Chrysler could lead to a depression,†said Peter Hart, chairman of the national polling firm. “But their support also is grounded in the hope that a revitalized auto industry could mean good things for the manufacturing sector and the country as a whole.â€
The Hart poll, conducted Nov. 11-12, found that 55% of Americans believe that the government should provide loans to American automakers, while 30% oppose. Members of all political stripes (Democrats, Republicans and independents) support this action. By an even wider margin (64% to 25%), Americans agree with President-elect Barack Obama’s stand of ensuring that the American automobile industry is able to continue to operate.
Hart said that behind the support for the automakers is a fear that the failure of GM, Ford, and Chrysler in the next few years could trigger an economic depression (with 60% believing a depression would result). Nearly 80% (79%) of Americans believe that the auto industry is very or extremely important to the U.S. economy.
The Hart poll found that Americans have deep concerns about the harmful impacts of the collapse of the U.S. auto industry:
* 90% fear the harm it would do to America’s manufacturing sector.
* 84% of Americans say it would harm the U.S. economy.
* 70% fear the harm it would do to America’s standing in the world.
* 68% worry about the lack of consumer choice for America’s car buyers.
“The public sees in stark terms the harm it would do to the country if the domestic auto industry no longer had the resources to produce vehicles,†Hart said. “It is recognition that it is the country’s central manufacturing base.â€
The polling organization of Peter D. Hart Research Associates was commissioned by General Motors to conduct an independent survey. GM had no input or review of the design, methodology, content or interpretation of the survey.
The poll was conducted by telephone among a cross section of 804 American adults on Nov. 11 and 12, 2008. The data’s margin of error is ±3.5 percentage points for 804 adults at the 95% confidence level. Sample tolerances for subgroups are larger.
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Recent Links heard on the show
By Dan | October 16, 2008
* McCain’s transition team leader lobbied for Saddam Hussein
* “Crushed by the Elephant” by Jonathan Alter in Newsweek
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Recent Links Heard on the Show
By Dan | October 14, 2008
* Washington Post/ABC News Poll: Obama up by 10
* New York Times Columnist Frank Rich
* Details of the Machinists’ Local 735 fight against Vought Aircraft
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Recent Links heard on the show
By Dan | October 13, 2008
* Video: John McCain’s Rage problem
* John Cleese’s Ode to Sean Hannity
* Politico: Dem Strategists See Landslide Victory in the Making
* The New Yorker endorses Barack Obama for President
* “Make-Believe Maverick” - Rolling Stone Magazine
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Cool Event - “Be The Change”
By Dan | October 10, 2008
Sunday, October 12
4:30 p.m. VIP and Sponsor Reception
5 p.m. Main Event
Panel Discussion to Follow
St. Raphael’s Cathedral
New York City
A Limited number of $50 general admission tickets available!
Click here to buy tickets now.
General Admission : $100
VIP Donor: $500
Sponsor: $1000
The night will kick off with an exclusive reception for sponsors and VIP donors, followed by intimate, short acoustic sets by the artists for all Music for Democracy supporters. The event will also feature a panel discussion with Q&A on music and political activism hosted by Air America’s David Bender, and featuring Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean.
Space is very limited for this private event so get your ticket today.
All proceeds go to Music for Democracy’s Be the Change GOTV campaign.
Be the Change is a project aimed at galvanizing segments of the youth vote that are under-nurtured by official campaign and party operations through progressive netroots technology. The heart of the operation is the widget technology, which will connect fans directly with their favorite artists on Election Day with a personalized message to vote for Barack Obama.
www.musicfordemocracy.org/NYC
Paid for by Music for Democracy (www.musicfordemocracy.org), not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.
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