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Toplines - Auto Bailout - December 19-20, 2008
See Article Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters Conducted December 19-20, 2008 By Rasmussen Reports 1* The
Bush Administration has announced that the government will provide $17.4
billion in emergency loans for the auto industry. Do you favor or oppose
this decision? 38% Favor 49% Oppose 13% Not
sure 2* How
likely is it that the taxpayer-backed loans will eventually be repaid by the
auto companies? 15% Very
likely 29% Somewhat likely 38% Not
very likely 13% Not at
all likely 4% Not sure 3* The
Bush Administration plan requires the automakers to show that they have taken
the necessary steps to insure their financial viability by March 31. How likely
is it that the auto companies will make the necessary changes by March 31? 14% Very
likely 33% Somewhat likely 37% Not very
likely 13% Not at
all likely 4% Not sure 4* How
likely is it that the automakers will be able to gain significant concessions
from the United Autoworkers before March 31, 2008? 10% Very
likely 32% Somewhat likely 33% Not
very likely 17% Not at
all likely 8% Not sure 5* Which
is better for the economy--to let companies like General Motors fail or for the
federal government to provide subsidies that will keep companies like General
Motors in business? 40% Let
companies like General Motors fail 38% Provide
subsidies that will keep companies like General Motors in business 22% Not
sure NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3
percentage points with a 95% level of confidence |