"Barack Obama as Nintendo Wii: Instantly appealing like the Wii, Obama is popular not because of his library of policies, but because he is changing the way the game is played.

Hillary Clinton as Microsoft Xbox 360: Backed by the most money, seen as a reliable and established brand, Hillary appeals most to the Democratic base, much the same way the 360 is most popular with hardcore gamers. Transitioning from her husband's Xbox era, she offers not revolutionary change but steady, reliable content.

John Edwards as Sony Playstation 3: Formerly the Democratic frontrunner of the previous generation, Edwards now offers a greatly enhanced library of positions with far more ideological power -- which few except Edwards' die-hard fanboys seem to be buying."

What's even funnier were the comments left by readers. One said that Ron Paul was left off the list, comparing him to the original NES. Another mentioned Mike Gravel, who is most like the Sega Dreamcast: Old, cool, but widely ignored. Then there's Rudy Giuliani, who'd most likely be compared to one of those plug-n-play TV games that only offer the Terrorist Fighter: The Legend of 9/11 game.