Information on Las Vegas dealerships:
4 dealerships are closing in Las Vegas. They are FT Automotive II and IV, Integrity Chrysler-Plymouth, and Jim Marsh Chrysler-Jeep.
3 dealerships will remain open: Towbin Dodge, Chapman Dodge, and Chapman Chrysler-Dodge.
Of the 4 dealerships that are closing, Jim Marsh was the only one that give money to any political causes. Marsh gave $2,600 to the Nevada GOP Central Committee, $1000 to President Bush, and about $3750 to various republican candidates.
Of the 3 dealerships that will remain open, the owners of Towbin Dodge gave $15,900 to Rep. Shelley Berkley (D), $8,000 to President Bush, $7,000 to NADA, $500 to Rep. Tom Landos (D), $500 to Sen. Ensign, and $1,000 to Jon Porter (R). The owners of the Chapman dealerships gave $2,200 to Sen. McCain, $2,000 to Stan Barnes (R), and $500 to Sen. Kyl (R).
From 8 non-closing dealerships, we have (if I added this up correctly):
D
27,900
R
18,700
Things that make you go "hmmmmm...."