The Rules of the Game I am setting forth to you are found in a campaign book called 'Running to Win' by the Minnesota Women's Education Council and they are as follows:
"1. Develop a firm handshake. Look People in the eye, and wear a nametag whenever you leave your home.
2. You are a public figure. Don't say anything in public that you wouldn't want to see on the front page of a newspaper or on the 6 o'clock news.
3. There are no secrets in politics. Assume the opposing campaign knows everything you're doing, and remind your campaign staff of that when necessary.
4. A campaign that can't or won't raise money or can't or won't manage it properly is, with rare exception, a loser.
5. People who give you money - - even a dollar - - are more likely to get out and vote than are people who don't. So ask.
6. You will be constantly observed to see if you are "tough enough" and/or "in control of your emotions." It may not be fair - - and men may be judged by different criteria - but forewarned is forearmed.
7. Politics is the art of the possible. That means you must seek common ground, build alliances, work hard and when necessary compromise.
8. Be yourself - - sincere, friendly and willing to listen. Enjoy the campaign. Authenticity is powerful.
9. Don't be defensive or hold a grudge."
Now that YOU know the Rules of the Game, let's get out there !
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