Romney Ad Seen as Distortion Prompts Protest by U.S. Automakers
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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, attacking President Barack Obama for his auto industry policies as he battles for votes in Ohio, is drawing pointed rebuttals from General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, which are being pulled into the election against their will.
Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne told employees Oct. 30 it is “inaccurate” to suggest any plans to expand in China would diminish jobs in Ohio, something the Romney campaign implies in recent campaign commercials. GM disputes Romney ads that leave the impression its growth in China comes at the expense of U.S. jobs, said Greg Martin, a GM spokesman in Detroit.