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[Kevin]

Reread what I said before making non-responsive replies. I know damn well that Michigan has been a key swing state, but Detroit-proper is anything but up for grabs with respect to its political allegiance.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by gamma

Shouldn't the state of Michigan have elected someone from the Communist party? China has most of the manufacturing jobs right?
Where are all the manufacturing jobs in Republican dominated states?

Honda just opened up a new plant in Indiana in Dec. 2008. In fact, almost all the new major manufacturing operations right now are locating in 'red' states, primarily due to the less expensive worker's compensation regimes, lower salary requirements for workers, and better protections in tort law.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Reread what I said before making non-responsive replies. I know damn well that Michigan has been a key swing state, but Detroit-proper is anything but up for grabs with respect to its political allegiance.

But, two of the Big Three are not headquartered in Detroit proper. Chrysler's Headquarters are in a solidly Republican county. Ford is in a swing city. Most of the auto plants are not actually in Detroit proper nor are the hundreds of suppliers. I didn't realize that people didn't know this. It's an interesting misconception. The Detroit Zoo isn't even in Detroit proper. The Detroit Pistons don't play in Detroit either. It's crazy, I know. I have often wondered why no Republicans even attempt to run for Mayor in the city of Detroit, but they don't. It's the only place I've ever seen a ticket be Democrat vs Democrat. Maybe if they ran, they'd win. If they don't run, there's no chance. I'm not sure they're willing to take on the city's issues...lol.

ETA: I don't see any reason for the domestic auto companies to open new factories when they have the option of re-tooling existing ones. The foreign auto companies didn't have factories here until the last couple decades so obviously they have to build them and open them. However, Chrysler did just build a new Trenton Engine building to replace their aging one and it will be opening next summer. That's one that I know of for sure.