Decline of Big 3 Clout or simply time for change?

Time to focus on cars, not politics?

For decades the U.S. auto industry has had a strong influence on American politics, and many see Detroit's inability to more successfully squash CAFE talk as a sign of their declining influence.

I say its become too obvious, especially since 9/11, that we cannot keep doing things the way we have been. The Big 3 didn't have a chance.

Still, America wants to see the Big 3 do well. Hopefully, Congress can work with Detroit to make this happen - I'm still waiting for the U.S. government to purchase a fleet of American-made hybrid vehicles.