I recently wrote about how the left’s protests and attacks on Tesla dealerships, cars, and even owners have rekindled a long-dormant urge to buy one. Of course, if I ever did, it wouldn’t just be to spite the left—I genuinely think Teslas are impressive vehicles. Load a car with cutting-edge technology, and you’ve got my attention. I’ve never fooled myself into believing EVs are better for the environment, but if it ever makes financial sense, I just might take the plunge.
While leftists are turning against Tesla because Elon Musk dares to advocate for cutting wasteful government spending, conservatives are starting to take a closer look at the brand. It’s ironic, really—electric cars have long been a status symbol for liberals eager to virtue signal their environmentalism. But there’s another compelling reason to consider a Tesla, one I haven’t touched on yet—and interestingly enough, it was a CNN host who made the case.
CNN’s Michael Smerconish made a compelling argument for Tesla as the most American car on the market, challenging common political perceptions of the electric vehicle brand. On his show, Smerconish, a proud…
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