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The article contends that the auto bailout is assisting U.S. President Barack Obama lure the votes of such blue-collar states as Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ohio is reportedly at the top of the must-win list for both Obama and rival Mitt Romey, and it has over 800,000 jobs directly or indirectly associated with cars. While Romney wins higher in polls on economic expertise, Obama allegedly outperforms him on likability and on who cares more about the problems of everyday Americans.

The article reports that blue-collar states in the U.S. such as Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania may help U.S. President Barack Obama get reelected. The revival of the auto industry due to the government's auto bailout may reportedly convince some white noncollege voters to vote for Obama. Obama allegedly needs only 35% of the blue collar vote to win another term. Various opinions on Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are presented.