Joe Nocera of the New York Times wonders why the Right doesn't like the GMC Volt

Poor old Joe Nocera. He just doesn't get it, does he? He laments that the Right not only ignores the Chevy Volt by not buying it (the Volt might be a decent car, if you've a penchant for asbestos suits), linking it to Obama. He goes to great lengths pointing out that Obama has nothing to do with the Volt. He misses the point entirely.

There is a direct connection between the GMC and the President. Recall that ill-advised

auto bailout? That bailout was used by Barack Obama and Democrats to save the Teamsters Union (known and rabid Democratic party supporters). That's why many good Americans turn away from GMC entirely. The unfortunate  Volt is a perfect target for right-leaning flamers (well, the Chevy Volt does tend to draw attention to itself when it catches fire whilst sitting harmlessly in one's garage). The hapless Volt is simply the lightning rod (if you will) for our well-deserved annoyance with GMC.

Now if Ford manufactured that vehicle, it would have better sales numbers I'll warrant. Also, Nissan manufactures the Leaf, an all-electric car; I'd much rather have one of those, given that it's manufactured in America (right here in Smyrna!), but without any Union involvement whatsoever.

We will vote every which way we can, you see, against elements of the far-Left.

The Chevy Dolt.

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