As the president has ramped up into campaign mode, he has studiously avoided mentioning most of his signature accomplishments. One can see why. The one thing President Obama always seems to mention is the auto bailout. His implication that the bailout is succeeding-that it will not ultimately be a loss for taxpayers-is a constant theme of Democrats.

Should the federal government bail out American-based auto manufacturers?

One amazing exception to poor economy: Car and truck sales in October were at the highest level in history.

The fight for survival by automakers has made them unlikely proponents of government-controlled health care.

Declaring bankruptcy is the least bad option for the Big Three automakers.

Will environmentalists be permitted to transform the Detroit bailout? If so, automakers and taxpayers will suffer.

Policy makers want to override Americans' preferences under the guise of delivering a free lunch.

The private sector is entirely capable of developing EVs and other new automotive technologies without the need for subsidies.