It's time for a Dev/Null fag Piccard post.
In all seriousness, some of the smart young gals I've met and had the good fortune to work with here are about all I have for hope for the future. Maybe another thread, but they aren't hiring guys. The best candidates for entry level analyst/policy positions are almost always cute females. I've joked with the hiring guys about their wish lists, and it's funny. But overall, they are the best candidates.
I think it's discipline. They are very, very smart, and aren't going to let themselves look like pigs because they find time to work out and eat right. Driven.
To me, that's a good thing. People look at your shoes. Attention to detail. Someone who has the smarts and is well groomed works, DC is hotpockets. Sorry, Dem's. It's not the administration, it's who's who is qualified for the job. And not having greasy hair sometimes works.