Only one question: what was the breakdown of donatations by part affliation of those dealers who were not closed down.
My guess and it is only a guess is that most dealers donate to the GOP.
But if it is true that donors who gave to the Rat party are staying open then the Republicans in the House and Senate, sons and daughters of courage that they are, should shut the place down.
Good one...
Here are a couple of interesting charts from Open Secrets:
Car Dealers: Top Contributors to Federal Candidates and Parties (2008)I haven't checked any of these dealers against the list of franchises being closed down as opposed to those remaining open.Car Dealers: Top Contributors to Federal Candidates and Parties (2010)
Car Dealers: Long-Term Contribution Trends (Interestng that the trend for 2010 seems to be trending towards the Dems so far.)