Judging her book by its cover

Unlike most other top politicians, Nikki Haley looks young and terrific, even dressed in hot pink. Not since JFK or Barack Obama has a presidential candidate looked as smart as she does on the cover of her new campaign book, With All Due Respect.

The competition in politicians’ dress is not necessarily so stiff. George Washington was said to have turned heads when in uniform. Alexander Hamilton, though never a candidate, was also said to look sharp. The worst, by a long way, was Hillary Clinton, who, despite the ardent support and presumed advice of Anna Wintour and the whole fashion industry, often looked as if she were dressed in a curtain.