Cars of National Politicians
How can you determine the character and personality of your favorite presidential candidate, or favorite politician? What better way to see how their comments measure up to their lifestyle by looking at the vehicle that they drive? Just for fun, lets look at the primary cars (or SUVs) of a few politicians that have currently been in the limelight. The first thing to notice about all of them, unlike many of the rest of us, are that they are all American Company cars. Not a Toyota, Mercedes, or Honda among them. (Of course, since Mercedes is now owned by Daimler Chrysler, the whole situation gets a bit confusing, but we will forge ahead.)
Let's start off with the Democratic party, and look at some of the nationally known figures here, as well as the two remaining candidates for the presidential race. John Edwards drives a Ford Escape hybrid, as does Al Gore. This American-made car gets 35 miles to the gallon highway, 30 miles to the gallon ends the city. It is a middle-class vehicle that would blend these men in with much of their constituency. The first full SUV that is also a true hybrid, which means that it runs on electricity at lower speeds (typically 25 mph and below), and gas fuel at higher speeds. The switchover point is determined automatically by the vehicle. This won a Truck of the Year award in 2005.
Barack Obama drives a Chrysler 300. This car is a lovely car, but only gets about 21 miles to the gallon. Looking at the average miles per gallon for the American industry as a whole, this car certainly does not help in the average fuel economy for its owner Daimler Chrysler. On the other hand, the comfort and ride of this car is a good bid for Chrysler to start on a "return to glory" road, as it is one of the more popular current choices for a sedan. Since Daimler Chrysler also runs Mercedes-Benz, a number of the mechanicals are derived from Mercedes technology, and the ride and performance make this evident.
Hillary Clinton and her campaign did not specify what vehicle she drives, but the family vehicle is a Mercury Mariner hybrid. The interesting option in this vehicle was an extended back seat for more leg room, and a mini fridge also installed in the car. The choice of this car is an interesting reflection on Mrs. Clinton's views of fuel efficiency. She is calling for a minimum of 40 miles per gallon for cars by the year 2020, and 55 miles per gallon by the year 2030. The Mariner claims to get the same fuel efficiency that the Fort Escape hybrid does, which is again 34 miles per gallon highway.
On the Republican side, John McCain drives the Cadillac CTS, and has chosen the V-6 model. As anyone that drives the Cadillac knows, this is a powerful, responsive car. It gets 27 miles to the gallon highway, and about 18 miles to a gallon in the city. A suitable choice for a moderate politician, agreeable to both the successful businessmen that support him, and a compromise between the gas guzzler and the green cars.
Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, drives a Chevrolet Tahoe flex fuel automobile. The ratings for the flex fuel, in terms of gasoline miles per gallon, is about 33 highway, about the same performance as the Escape hybrid.
This summary of candidates, politicians, and their vehicles hopefully make an interesting light political discussion over the work water cooler.
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Vehicles used by national politicians
How do you determine the character and personality of their favorite candidate for president or favorite politician? What better way to see how their comments find their way of life, driving the car? Just for fun, are the primary vehicle (or SUV) of certain politicians who are currently in the spotlight. The first thing to note about all of them, unlike many of us who are all members of American society. It is a ToyotaMercedes, Honda or not. (Of course, since Mercedes is now owned by Daimler Chrysler, the whole situation is a bit 'confusing, but still.)
Let's start with the Democratic Party, and see some of the figures of national fame here that the two remaining candidates in the presidential race. John Edwards drives a Ford Escape Hybrid and Al Gore. The American car is 35 mpg, the road ends 30 miles per gallon in the city. This is avehicle for the middle class that these men will merge with the majority of their constituents. The first full SUV, which is also a true hybrid, which means that the direction of flow at lower speeds (typically 25 km / h, below), the fuel gas and operates at high speeds. The connection point is determined automatically from the vehicle. This truck has won the award in 2005.
Barack Obama leads Chrysler 300th This car is a good car, but receives only about 21 miles per gallon. Since the averageMiles per gallon for the U.S. industry as a whole, the car is certainly not helping the average fuel economy of its owner Daimler Chrysler. However, the comfort and the other drive this car a good deal for Chrysler said in a statement "to begin the glory road because it is one of the most popular is a limousine. How Daimler Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz a number of mechanics are derived Mercedes-technology, and make the trip and the implementation of thisobvious.
Hillary Clinton and her campaign did not specify what type of vehicle they drive, but the family car is a Mercury Mariner Hybrid. an attractive option in this vehicle has installed an advanced post of rear legroom and a small fridge in the car more. The choice of this car is an interesting reflection on the views of Mrs. Clinton in energy efficiency. E 'for a minimum of 40 miles per gallon for cars by 2020 and 55 miles per gallon by 2030 required.The Mariner is intended to achieve the same fuel consumption Fort Escape hybrid is that the road is 34 miles per gallon again.
On the Republican side, John McCain travels the Cadillac CTS and the V-6. As travelers know that the Cadillac, a machine that is powerful and agile. There will be 27 miles per gallon city and 18 mpg highway. A good choice for a moderate and acceptable to the businessman's successsupport, and a compromise between the gas-guzzling cars and green.
Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, driving a Chevrolet Tahoe flex-fuel cars. The ratings for the Flex Fuel, in the form of miles per gallon of gasoline is about 33 highway, the Escape Hybrid the same performance.
This list of candidates, the politicians and their vehicles, hoping for a good debate on employment policy in the light-water cooler.
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