New at Reason: Jacob Sullum on How Not to Run G.M.

June 3, 2009

After President Obama unveiled his plan to nationalize General Motors, G.M. Vice Chairman Robert Lutz exulted, "Their No. 1 goal is to make us successful." Senior Editor Jacob Sullum argues that Obama actually seems to have three No. 1 goals: turning a profit, building cleaner cars, and creating American jobs. Sullum says these priorities clash with each other, with the president's professed desire to "get out quickly," and with his promise of "a hands-off approach."

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