At about the time Barack Obama (2009- ) threw his hat into the ring to run for the presidency he traded in his Chrysler300C sedan for a fuel-efficient Ford Escape Hybrid crossover SUV.
Prior to taking office Obama tooled around Chicago behind the wheel of an urban-cool Chrysler300C sedan, which he proceeded to trade in upon throwing his hat into the proverbial ring for a for a more fuel-efficient and politically expeditious Ford Escape Hybrid SUV.