As the NY Times writes, "Running for president is like entering a competitive eating contest and a beauty pageant all at once. Candidates are expected to eat local specialties often and with gusto, yet still look attractive and fit."

The potential leaders of the US are all gorging themselves as they traverse across the country and if they don?t, they might lose some votes.  Getting to eat the some of the finest local cuisines sounds pretty tasty, and while it may get a few votes, it will also gain these politicians several pounds. 

Check out the full article on how our presidential hopefuls are handling their appetites and their waistlines.