Posted on 01/31/2012 3:58:02 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Washington - Lest anyone doubt his solidarity with the American blue-collar worker, President Obama left the office Tuesday afternoon and spent some quality time with a Camaro.
He never cranked up the stereo and took it for a spin, of course, but rather admired it on the showroom floor of the Washington Auto Show.
But the photo op with the classic American muscle car gave Obama the chance to brag that the 2009 bailout he pushed through Congress ended up saving the big automakers.
The U.S. auto industry is back! Obama declared.
Cars are becoming a regular talking point for Obama as he talks up his record on the economy. Though the bailout was assailed by critics at the time, administration officials estimate it saved 1 million jobs throughout the Midwest.
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Obama's ride as da Prez:
It wasn't too long ago he was touting the success of Solyndra too. His touting has a way of turning into a death kiss.
...and a reeaallllyyy sweeeeeeeet one!
Yours?
Yup, see my home page.
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