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"The American auto industry and the American voters deserve a president who will be straight with them.�

A Newsweek article published on the magazine's Web Site Sunday said registration records show the McCains currently own 13 cars — two of which are foreign-made: a Honda and a Volkswagen. That appears to contradict the Republican presidential nominee's past statements he only buys cars made in America. (Cindy McCain also drives a Lexus and daughter Meghan owns a Toyota Prius, but neither are registered to the McCains.)

Newsweek also reported Barack Obama owns one car: a Ford Escape Hybrid.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/dems-seize-on-mccains-13-cars/

Gettelfinger also pointed to comments McCain made in an interview with Detroit TV station WXYZ, saying, "I've bought American literally all my life and I'm proud."

"That's really a nice campaign line," Gettelfinger said of the comments. "But it turns out that John McCain wasn't being straight with the people of Detroit, or the state of Michigan, or our country as a matter of effect," adding later, "The American auto industry and the American voters deserve a president who will be straight with them."

created by toledolen on Sep 21, 2008 at 06:50:49 pm
updated by toledolen on Sep 21, 2008 at 06:51:04 pm     Comments: 6

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I own a Ford - made in Mexico, and a Toyota made in Kentucky. But I'm still proud too.

posted by justareviewer on Sep 21, 2008 at 07:06:57 pm     #



Yep, much better for the UAW to build 100% of 1 vehicle than 80+% of 13...

posted by cmhguy on Sep 21, 2008 at 07:26:38 pm     #



Honda of America
Operations Overview

We opened our first U.S. plant in 1979 and have evolved into a company that directly employs more than 25,000 Americans. More than 100,000 workers are employed at authorized Honda automobile, motorcycle and power-equipment dealerships in the United States. Tens of thousands of additional Americans are employed by more than nearly 600 U.S. suppliers from which Honda purchases parts and materials. Honda is proud to provide jobs that help better the American economy and will continue to work hard to do so.
Here in Ohio, Honda manufactures many of the most popular and highest quality vehicles sold in the United States. Honda associates produce more than 700,000 cars and light trucks annually, over a million engines and three quarters of a million automatic transmissions. Click on the models below to learn more about the unique products made by Honda's highly-skilled Ohio team.

Accord
Honda Accord Sedan

Civic

CR-V
Honda CR-V

Element
Honda Element

Acura RDX

Acura TL

YEP; All made in Marysville Ohio by Americans

And this from Volkswagen...
Volkswagen AG USA has chosen Chattanooga for its new U.S. plant, Bloomberg News reported today.

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The report said Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen AG USA, "plans to build a plant in Tennessee, resuming manufacturing in the world's largest automobile market to help end more than five years of losses in North America."

The report cited a person familiar with the decision.

It says the Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant will begin production of a mid-size sedan

So Toledolen, when you say
two of which are foreign-made: a Honda and a Volkswagen. That appears to contradict the Republican presidential nominee's past statements he only buys cars made in America., I really don't see your point.

posted by KraZyKat on Sep 21, 2008 at 07:57:22 pm     #



McCain only uses the Honda and VW while his American made autos are in the shop for a repair or recall.

posted by AmericanPie on Sep 21, 2008 at 08:00:16 pm     #



It's not my point, it's a quote from the article... and a point made by United Auto Worker Union President Ron Gettelfinger.

posted by toledolen on Sep 21, 2008 at 08:27:59 pm     #



With the dollar taking a dump and labor prices/standard of living less in the US, it's more economical for foreign countries to build here.

I'd like to know what kind of tariffs the government pulls in on these cars.

Motorcycle prices are inflated because Japanese companies have to pay a 60% tariff that Harley Davidson lobbied for. It saved the company from bankruptcy.

posted by charlatan on Sep 21, 2008 at 09:18:13 pm     #