RI Governor's race: What do they drive?

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Only on Eyewitness News, we're going behind the scenes of the Rhode Island Governor's race, taking a look at what the candidates drive.

We all remember how Scott Brown drove his pickup truck to victory in the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts. The campaign made the truck a symbol of humility, hard work, and rugged ideals.

So as the candidates for governor rev up their campaigns this election year, we thought it would be fun, and maybe even helpful, to learn what else they rev up! What these politicians drive may open a window into their personalities.

We've all heard it for years; "You are what you drive." And it's true that for many people, their car is an extension of who they are. So come along as we hit the road with the candidates for Governor.

John Robitaille, (R) Candidate for Governor: "I've always been one of those people that if I could afford to buy or lease a good car, it was important to me."

Lincoln Chafee, (I) Candidate for Governor: "And what I was looking for was a four-cylinder, four-door with all-wheel drive."

Patrick Lynch, (D) Candidate for Governor: "I just wanted a secure car. My job is unpredictable, 24 hours, seven days a week."

Frank Caprio, (D) Candidate for Governor: "I'm not one of those types of people that always has to have, every couple of years needs to be driving around in a flashy new car."

Victor Moffit, (R) Candidate for Governor: "I don't have a brand new truck every year two or three years. I've had this one since 1996, and it runs great."

Ken Block, (M) Candidate for Governor: "I guess it's a little bit of a mid-life crisis and I needed to be able to drive something a little more exciting."

Independent Ken Block drives one of the newest cars, a 2008 Audi.

• Web Extra: Ken Block On What He Drives

Republican John Robitaille also drives a 2008, but his is an Acura.

• Web Extra: John Robitaille On What He Drives

Democrat Frank Caprio drives the second-oldest car, a 2000 Jeep.

• Web Extra: Frank Caprio On What He Drives

Only republican Victor Moffit's 1996 Ford has been on the road longer.

• Web Extra: Victor Moffit On What He Drives

Independent Lincoln Chafee drives the only used car, a 2002 Audi.

• Web Extra: Lincoln Chafee On What He Drives

And Democrat Patrick Lynch, drives the biggest car and the only state car, a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer.

• Web Extra: Patrick Lynch On What He Drives

Sean Daly: "Does Frank Caprio's car philosophy translate to Frank Caprio's governing philosophy?"

Frank Caprio, (D) Candidate for Governor: "Most definitely. We need to look at running government just like people run their households."

Sean Daly: "Here you are a man of means buying a used car. What does that say?"

Lincoln Chafee, (I) Candidate for Governor: "Well, that's I think what the voters want is a practical, frugal person in the State House. And so this car I think represents exactly that."

John Robitaille, (R) Candidate for Governor: "The reliance on the technology was really important.

Sean Daly: "Would Governor Robitaille be equally reliant on technology?"

John Robitaille, (R) Candidate for Governor: "Absolutely. I think there are so many ways we could make government more efficient."

Patrick Lynch, (D) Candidate for Governor: "I guess the Rhode Island citizens have to decide it if reflects me. But it's a tool for the job. I mean, the job that I have isn't just sitting there. It's going out to scenes, going out to difficult scenes at all hours of the day and night."

Victor Moffit, (R) Candidate for Governor: "There's no reason to get rid of it as long as it runs good, and serves its purpose. It's a great vehicle for both myself to use and any family members or friends."

Ken Block, (M) Candidate for Governor: "If you need a vehicle to sort of define yourself that's a little bit sad. This is a means to get from here to there and have a little bit of fun while I do it too."

So now you know what they drive. But what only you can decide, is whether they are what they drive.