More than a week after President Obama was given another opportunity to lead the country, most pundits agree that how voters in states like Michigan and Ohio felt about the federal bailout of the auto industry played a huge role in the campaign's outcome. 

Riding on a high of record earnings, Chrysler continued with its tradition of giving its employees the day off to vote. The Auburn, Mich.-based auto manufacturer said it posted a 10% increase in sales in October over figures for the same month in 2011.

General Motors, another beneficiary of the bailout, and Ford have also recently posted positive earnings.

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