57% Expect Government Will Give GM, Chrysler Unfair Advantages

If the federal government becomes the majority owner of General Motors and Chrysler, most Americans (57%) believe it’s likely the government will pass laws and regulations giving those firms an unfair advantage over other car companies. That figure includes 37% who consider such preferential treatment Very Likely.

Under proposals currently in play, the federal government and the United Auto Workers union could end up as majority owners of the two auto giants. Just 18% of Americans believe that ownership team would do a good job running the companies. Seventy percent (70%) continue to oppose any additional bailout funding for GM and Chrysler.

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