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April 2009

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April 30, 2009

Only 25% Would Buy A Car From A Bankrupt Company

Barring a last-minute breakthrough, Chrysler appears headed for bankruptcy today as the only remaining way to stay in business, but just 25% of Americans say they would buy an automobile from a bankrupt automaker.

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April 2, 2009

44% Favor Government-Backed Auto Warranties

Forty-four percent (44%) of U.S. voters like the idea of a federal government guarantee of automobile warranties issued by companies that go out of business, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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April 1, 2009

76% Say Economic Recovery Possible Even If GM Fails

Americans have come a long way from the days when what was good for General Motors was seen as good for the country.