What Political Figures Drive
REDMOND, VA - The personal vehicles of political figures make a statement, and the "safest" vehicles tend to be domestic and fuel-efficient. Find out who drives what.
REDMOND, VA - As budgets tightened, government officials' vehicles were scrutinized. Officials gave up gas-guzzlers, agencies bought alt-fuel cars, and take-home vehicles were and continued to be slashed. However, the personal vehicles of political figures also make a statement, and the safest vehicles tend to be domestic and fuel-efficient.
BLTWY presents a slideshow and commentary of national and international political figures and their vehicles, which can be seen here. The results are:
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, and President Obama: Ford Escape Hybrid
UK Prime Minister David Cameron: bicycle
Sarah Palin: Volkswagen Jetta
Meghan McCain: Toyota Prius
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hummer
John McCain: Cadillac CTS
Cindy McCain: Lexus and others
Karl Rove: Jaguar
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi: Audi
U.S. Senator Scott Brown: GMC Canyon pickup
Prince Harry of Wales: Audi
Ross Perot: Oldsmobile
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