The New Marilyn Musgrave

by: Colorado Pols

Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 10:39:52 AM MST

Maybe "the new Musgrave" is going a little too far with her makeover.

But in all seriousness, we will commend Rep. Marilyn Musgrave for a willingness to be playful with kids. As The Fort Morgan Times reports:

U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo., made an appearance in Fort Morgan on Monday morning wearing a set of light blue pajamas, slippers and a colorful jester hat.

Although her whimsical visit to Green Acres Elementary School in Fort Morgan had nothing to do with politics or constituent concerns, the congresswoman said the purpose of her presentation was no trivial matter.

Musgrave, who was accompanied by the nightwear-clad faculty at Green Acres, said Sunday would have been the 104th birthday of the late children's author Dr. Seuss.

In an effort to promote reading in schools, Musgrave said, she took the opportunity to dress like a Dr. Seuss character and recite the familiar author's famed picture book, "The Cat in the Hat."