Rule #1: Don't do crimes
Rule #2: Don't help people do crimes
Rule #3: Don't cover up crimes
Rule #4: Don't help people cover up crimes
Rule #5: If it's not technically a crime, but you think it should be...yeah, don't do that either
Rule #6: If it's something you would excitedly attack an opponent over, that's a good sign not to do it yourself
Rule #7: If it's not your money, don't spend it on yourself. See Rule #1.
Rule #8: If someone offers you something in exchange for using your position to help them, maybe think twice about that
Rule #9: If you don't follow the above rules, don't lie to federal investigators about it
Following these nine simple rules should go a long way to keeping you scandal free