The Hiller Instinct: Do’s and Don’ts of the Debate

Mitt Romney (R) Gubernatorial Candidate
"Politics is not a place for whining."

O'Brien had no answer to that in the last debate. Tonight, she'll need one. Mitt Romney's do: connect the dots between super salesman and super governor. We know you can sell, tonight prove you can govern.

Jill Stein (G) Gubernatorial Candidate
"We are a people powered campaign and not a money powered campaign."

And Jill Stein is the surprise of the campaign. What she must do tonight is speak from her heart to convince liberals and progressives a vote for her is more than a protest.

Barbara Johnson (I) Gubernatorial Candidate
"Women have really taken over the world and I'm a woman if you notice..."

Of course we notice, but we're still not sure exactly what you're saying. So the one word do for Barbara Johnson tonight is chill! A do for Carla Howell: think big!

Carla Howell (L) Gubernatorial Candidate
"Small government is beautiful… small government is beautiful… small government is beautiful."

Earth to Carla: we get it! So, tonight, don't be a robot, enlarge your message. Now two don'ts for the two frontrunners.

Mitt Romney: don't be a wimp. Lately you've finally seemed comfortable campaigning against women. Don't regress and be beefcake without the beef.

And Shannon O'Brien: don't mock Mitt. That almost cost you debate two, the only one you've won in part because you were relaxed.

So here's a tip for all the debaters: seize the opportunity! Tonight's debate is like a time bomb... Because time is running out for the candidates, and a well-timed bomb could blow this race wide open.