On the Auto Bailout

I had written Senator Coleman regarding the UAW bailout package. He had voted against the bailout in the closure vote. Today I received a response that talked about compromises and remaining committed to the success of the Auto Industry.

I replied as follow.

Remember that we Republicans win when we hold the line and advance the ball on limited government. Our dip in popularity is not because we didn't spend enough and not because we didn't intervene enough but why would anyone vote for a Republican when they can get the same thing from a Democrat.

We should not bail out any industry, not for some populist reason of bailing out fat cats or because they brought it on themselves. We should not bail out any industry because any bailout expands the power of government and sets back the cause of Liberty.