Sunday, October 26, 2008

McCain and the Demolition Durby

During his long career, John McCain has battled Detroit and dressed down automakers to demand tougher mileage standards and safer cars. But he apparently has a soft spot for used car dealers. The lovefest started years ago, but was on full display during McCain's stints as chairman of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Back in 1997, McCain cosponsored legislation that would help used car dealers sell rebuilt wrecked cars to consumers, at inflated prices, and without disclosing the damage. The bill, which had the potential to keep millions of dangerous cars on the nation's highways, was a pet project of then-Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.).

... get the rest of the story on Mother Jones.

My comment: What was all that noise about Mexican truck drivers?

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