Tag Archives: Chrysler

Best Persons

Posted on November 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm by JM Ashby

Chrysler, which is not planning to move all of its Jeep production capacity to China, gave all of its employees the day off to vote. Chrysler gave its entire work force the day off to Vote Today! Let’s go! #America … Continue reading →

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The Big Lie

Posted on November 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

We won’t know how accurate the polls are until the results stream in on Tuesday, but in the waning days of the election President Obama appears to be extending his lead in the key swing state of Ohio. President Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Chrysler Stands on Mitt Romney’s Lawn

Posted on November 1, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

More good news. And this is particularly sweet given recent events. (Reuters) – Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday that October car sales were the best in five years. Chrysler, an affiliate of Italy’s Fiat SpA (FIA.MI) and the first of … Continue reading →

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They Won’t Be Dictated By Fact Checkers

Posted on October 31, 2012 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

Even if the fact checkers are General Motors, Chrysler, and Bloomberg, the Romney campaign will not be deterred. via Detroit News DC Bureau Chief David Shepardson Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul tells @detnews on GM, Chrysler statements: “Their comments don’t refute … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

So Romney’s closing strategy is to get the auto companies to condemn him for lying?That’s how he proves he’s a car guy? — Ben LaBolt (@BenLaBolt) October 30, 2012 Nothing to add.

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Romney Frightens Auto Workers for Political Gain

Posted on October 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

Last week the Romney campaign claimed that, because of President Obama, Chrysler was planning to move all of its Jeep production from Ohio to China. And while the claim was summarily debunked by most of the media, independent fact checkers, … Continue reading →

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Super Stupid

Posted on October 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

While we’re on the subject of the auto industry, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) seems to be painfully ignorant of the current state of the industry. via ThinkProgress Blackburn: Oh, well, I don’t know. I haven’t talked with with the campaign … Continue reading →

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Let Them Go Bankrupt!

Posted on October 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Good news — Chrysler, which was bailed out in 2009 much to the chagrin of Mitt Romney, doubled its profits in the third quarter of the year. DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler nearly doubled its third-quarter profit as it continues to … Continue reading →

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Debate Prep

Posted on October 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Dave Granlund In other news, Chrysler posted their best sales during the month of August since 2007. Clearly we should have let them go bankrupt.

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Let Them Go Bankrupt!

Posted on September 4, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Are you better off than four years ago? American automakers are better off. August sales ran at an annual pace of about 14.5 million vehicles, automakers and analysts said. General Motors Co. said its U.S. sales rose 10% to 240,520 … Continue reading →

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