In the race for President, Ohio is ground zero when the debate turns to whether the federal bailout of the auto industry was a good or bad thing. After all, Ohio is close to the top in jobs that are linked to auto assembly and auto parts manufacturing. Supporters of President Barack Obamaâs re-election drive are planning several campaign events this week at Ohio auto factory sitesâ¦.to celebrate the presidentâs backing of the bail-out. But Republican are deriding the campaign.