Campaign Tip of the Day: You're on Stage all the Time; dress the part

Amid all the turmoil of government shutdown, allegations of sleaze from all quarters (Democrats not exempt), let's focus on the more mundane. You want to win that down ticket race? You want people to think you are professional and competent? Don't be seen in dirty jeans and untucked shirts, even if stepping out for a quart of milk while you're in heavy preparation for the big debate.

Even if you're coming home from your morning gym workout and just wanted to stop off for a cup of Joe at Starbucks.

Someone will see you. Someone will recognize you and say "wow is she a mess!"  Word will get around.

Take ten minutes and change, comb your hair and tuck in your shirt. Yes, even if you're getting the morning paper from the end of the driveway, at least wear shoes, not bunny slippers and a jacket, not your ratty old terry cloth robe. Spies are everywhere.