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