Running For Office.

Byline: Kate Sullivan

Our interest in the personal habits of political figures wasn't born with the television age--long before Kennedy wore makeup for a televised debate with Nixon, Americans pored over trivia about George Washington's false teeth, Mary Todd Lincoln's shopping habits, and William Howard Taft's weight. In keeping with tradition, we peek inside the dressing, dining, and locker rooms of some of today's most prominent political leaders.

GEORGE W. BUSH*****DIET*****EXERCISE*****STYLE*****GROOMING*****WEAKNESS

The president's favorite dinner is "homemade cheeseburger pizza" topped with ketchup, pickles, fried onions, and bacon.*****Runs six days a week and is an avid biker. Keeps a treadmill aboard Air Force One.*****Owns bespoke suits by George de Paris and 24 pairs of custom cowboy boots by Rocky Carroll of R.J. Boot Co.*****In 2004, 51 percent of Americans said Bush's hair was more "presidential" than John Kerry's.*****Vacations: 70 trips to Crawford, Texas, while in office.

JOHN McCAIN*****Said Raisin Bran was his favorite cereal until he learned that it is also George W. Bush's.*****Does push-ups and sit-ups daily; swims laps occasionally. Hiked the Grand Canyon last summer.*****His crewneck sweaters inspired one critic to compare him to Mr. Rogers and a child dressed by his mother.*****Prefers hair spray to gel or mousse.*****Coffee: Reporter Tucker Carlson once saw him drink nine cups in a day.

HILLARY CLINTON*****Claims hot peppers give her stamina.*****Has said speed-walking is her favorite fitness activity.*****"In my White House, we will know who wears the pants ...