How to make politics interesting

This time, BiL and I decided we did not want to let the media pundits filter everything that comes to us about the 2008 election. Or maybe it was a very long drive back from Nebraska and we needed something to keep us awake for a few minutes of sandhills interstate between crane sightings.

Anyway, we each took on a potential candidate from both parties. I chose Obama and Romney. BiL chose Edwards and Rudy G. I am ahead, so far, with three facts on each of my possibles:
Obama:
1. Endorsed by Sarah Carter (Jimmy Carter's granddaughter)
2. Has been openly against the war since 2002; Has proposed a plan for troop withdrawal from Iraq.
3. His wife, Michelle, works with hospital community and diversity programs.

Romney:
1. Endorsed by Orrin Hatch, who besides being a Utah senator, writes music Pat Boone might like.
2. Great grandfather was a poligamist and was living in Mexico for that reason, before the Mexican revolution during which the family relocated to Utah. His wife, Ann, has MS and has been really active with programs for kids.
3. Is credited with saving the SLC Olympics from going bankrupt.

It's a start.

What I really want to know, and have not been able to find, are answers for both candidates such as:
1. What kind of car does he drive?
2. Is he oldest, youngest, or middle child of his siblings?
3. Does he go for prevention or cure?
4. Who is really his personal hero? His mentor?

I'll keep ya posted.