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Obama pledges ... to buy a Chevy Volt

USA Today -- Presidents seeking re-election make campaign promises.

Today, President Obama made one of those rare post-presidential pledges.

To buy a Chevy Volt.

Speaking to a raucous crowd of United Auto Workers, Obama recalled a 2010 visit to the General Motors Hamtramck plant near Detroit, where he slid behind the wheel of "a new Chevy Volt fresh off the line."

"Secret Service wouldn't let me drive it," Obama said.

"But I liked sitting in it," he added to laughter. "It was nice. I'll bet it drives real good."

"And five years from now -- when I'm not president anymore -- I'll buy one and drive it myself," Obama said to thunderous applause. "Yes, that's right."

Note the "five years" comment, a re-election prediction Obama has been making a lot lately.

Even if Obama follows through with a Volt

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Submitted Feb 29, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,823 Points:433,070 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 12:19:57 PM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse Or maybe he won't buy one...
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,164 Points:779,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2012 7:57:11 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Volt Cost To Taxpayers Volt cost One more For what it's worth.
E-Squirrel Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,021 Points:823,990 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2012 5:19:28 PM Ignore E-Squirrel Report Abuse honda0105 says: 'DEG: would like to see the facts behind that claim that every Volt cost the tax payer $100k+' I would too. There are federal subsidies applied at multiple stages of Volt design and production, but I don't know how to figure the true figures. GM does tell us that the average annual income of Volt buyers is $175,000 per year, however. I think that we can all agree, can't we, that taxpayers earning less than that really shouldn't have to be subsidizing the purchase of this vehicle for those with that income.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2012 7:20:52 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse DEG: would like to see the facts behind that claim that every Volt cost the tax payer $100k+.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,164 Points:779,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2012 5:01:23 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse About the only chance he has of buying a new one will be next January. If he's re-elected I doubt they'll still be in production. Maybe he can find a used one?
E-Squirrel Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,021 Points:823,990 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2012 4:44:11 PM Ignore E-Squirrel Report Abuse GM has announced that it has suspended the production of the Volt, as inventory exceeds present demand. It may resume production later. Volt Production Suspended GM suspended production of the EV-1 years ago also. At that time the inventory was approximately five years worth of sales, and production never resumed. Eventually all remaining vehicles where destroyed. So will GM resume production of the the Volt? Can they profitably make this vehicle in such small quantities, or will that raise the price even further? Most buyers prefer to buy the similar Cruze instead. Is GM beating a dead horse? Will the president have to buy a used one? [Edited by: E-Squirrel at 3/2/2012 5:45:26 PM EST]
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 6:09:44 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse political promises ...
Penny_Pincher Veteran Author Columbus Posts:435 Points:22,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 3:37:45 PM Ignore Penny_Pincher Report Abuse He can buy whatever he wants. Good for him. Ron Paul 2012!
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:8,131 Points:2,119,005 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 2:47:17 PM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse So what, who cares?
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,598 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 3:21:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Barry can drive that vehicle next January when he is unemployed and no longer has his current position. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using ‘other’ forms of transportation to help lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,745 Points:3,519,480 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 11:08:18 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Every Chevy Volt coming off the production line costs the taxpayers in excess of $100,000. I think that production of the Volt should be halted as a waste of money.
jetlagAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:2,256 Points:644,575 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 11:04:52 PM Ignore jetlagAK Report Abuse Anyone but BO. Nobama2012!
BCM1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,879 Points:786,420 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 11:04:00 PM Ignore BCM1 Report Abuse Obama quit now and we will give you a volt and maybe 20,000 more for treason.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,854 Points:759,540 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 11:01:35 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Wonder what the discount would be for the owner of the company :)
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,479 Points:1,565,485 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 11:00:20 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Wow. I'm so impressed I could scream.
min_fuel Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,956 Points:725,545 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:59:48 PM Ignore min_fuel Report Abuse He should, he could be the only buyer
PAborn54 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:970 Points:654,775 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:59:16 PM Ignore PAborn54 Report Abuse Well he can certainly afford it
Throroughbred Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,031 Points:1,210,770 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:59:11 PM Ignore Throroughbred Report Abuse What a bunch of CRAP.
EmperorsFinest Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,564 Points:340,870 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:58:44 PM Ignore EmperorsFinest Report Abuse Big Deal!
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:519,230 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:58:24 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse Ya, so.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,854 Points:759,540 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:57:43 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Wonder what the discount would be for the owner of a company :)
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,193 Points:1,106,655 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:56:31 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Good for Obama.
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,480 Points:500,415 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:51:32 PM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse All talk, all lies. Hopefully, he will not be re-elected
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:50:12 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse Actually he can buy one next year.
erik_8 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:534 Points:567,735 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:49:32 PM Ignore erik_8 Report Abuse Just the show. EV is too expensive now, GM need do something make it price reasonable.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:46:21 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse The current presidential limousine is not a Cadillac. Its a heavy duty truck, armor-plated and bodied to resemble a Cadillac. Just do the same with a Chevy Volt - but make sure its electric drive, plug in, and a small gas engine to extend the range.... It can be done. Heck the president doesn't pay for it. The US government hasn't paid for a presidential limousine for years, they are usually gifts to the office of the president from limousine companies that want exposure.
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:38:00 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse good luck on his winning as far as I can see on gas buddy he doesn't seem to be a well liked man or President...I had had such high hopes for him to do well..he can also afford to buy a Volt where many people can't afford the hybrids at all...of couse he would buy one..
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:11,036 Points:2,159,245 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:36:33 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse He would be better off to buy a Focus BEV or EcoBoost PIHEV. They get better MPG(e), are better put together, and much better value for the money.
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:35:41 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse Ah bless him -- so why can't he buy a couple of them now for some white staff and his family members. All talk!
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,657 Points:1,941,890 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:29:12 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse he can buy a couple of them for his daughters!
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,533 Points:3,478,590 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:28:47 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse live long and prosper...chevy & barack
LegoVasavouchi Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,659 Points:114,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:28:38 PM Ignore LegoVasavouchi Report Abuse Fascinating.
bettersight Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,116 Points:255,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:28:32 PM Ignore bettersight Report Abuse ok
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,021 Points:1,722,740 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:23:29 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse Political BS.
LSU_TIGERS_dmb Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,720 Points:644,915 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:22:39 PM Ignore LSU_TIGERS_dmb Report Abuse Of course he will buy one if the company still in business. With his one that will make a total sale one sold. Hurry up November. We need to make his wish this year.
Homerclub Champion Author Idaho Posts:8,817 Points:1,221,120 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:21:52 PM Ignore Homerclub Report Abuse why buy it if you dont drive it, just give it to romney
confetti Veteran Author Tampa Posts:354 Points:372,940 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:20:51 PM Ignore confetti Report Abuse Who cares what he drives? I just hope he's out of office a lot sooner than five years, with his regime of high taxes, social programs and brutal regulation that has bankrupted the country.
Dsin44 Champion Author Abbotsford Posts:1,275 Points:276,195 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:16:45 PM Ignore Dsin44 Report Abuse me too will buy, that is if I have a job and money left from buying gas
gasgo123 Veteran Author South Carolina Posts:289 Points:1,794,915 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:14:26 PM Ignore gasgo123 Report Abuse Blowing smoke.
skb69sa Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,623 Points:738,850 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:10:09 PM Ignore skb69sa Report Abuse Good for him. I will never buy it
Dodge_Bill Champion Author Wyoming Posts:1,416 Points:704,625 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:09:33 PM Ignore Dodge_Bill Report Abuse I hope he gets to keep that promise 1 year from now, not 5!
300kmiles All-Star Author Orange County Posts:534 Points:422,870 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:06:14 PM Ignore 300kmiles Report Abuse ...armored Volt will require lots of "volts" to move several tons...
WalkingWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:3,755 Points:788,930 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:05:23 PM Ignore WalkingWV Report Abuse Don't worry, they never keep promises.
gj35 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:722 Points:522,035 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:03:12 PM Ignore gj35 Report Abuse Oh, yes, Obama will be able to buy a Volt with all that change. Uh huh.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,954 Points:2,107,475 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:02:15 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse He should give every driver in America a Volt. He owns GM, doesn't he? If he wants to get re-elected, this is what he needs to do. Oh, I just woke up from a dream... [Edited by: Chris46 at 2/29/2012 11:03:13 PM EST]
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,127 Points:823,185 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:01:45 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Doubt he'll keep that promise either.
JDisNo1 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:129 Points:89,120 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:00:37 PM Ignore JDisNo1 Report Abuse it's weird how some people can lie so much and get away with it
MattieDale Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:236 Points:207,275 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 9:58:16 PM Ignore MattieDale Report Abuse Good thing I wear boots, cause it's getting deep around here.
Pumpz Sophomore Author Boston Posts:197 Points:887,125 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 9:57:33 PM Ignore Pumpz Report Abuse Is there anything he won't say to pander?
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,516 Points:1,922,785 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 9:57:08 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse I thought he owned GM