First Gore, now Richardson...What is it with Democratic candidates growing beards after they lose?

[Bicoastal]

Unlike Republicans, who hang onto their "beards" until the voters kick them out of office...

[gabeana]

1. Gore didn't lose he was deselected n/t

[Bicoastal]

2. I know, but I needed to say he lost to make my little joke.

:)

[gabeana]

9. Sorry for being too nitpicky

I should of just went with the joke

[Faygo Kid]

3. I guess that means this is inevitable . . . I hope the world is ready for it.

[ozone_man]

4. They don't need to keep up a public image.

And it helps loosen up after the intensity of a campaign like that. Unwinding, going native.

[Exilednight]

5. Unlike Gore, Richardson looks go with a beard.

[Not the Only One]

8. He would have gotten more votes with the beard

He grew it too late.

[Buck Laser]

6. Who cares, and...

Who's the beardless dude in the picture?

[BeyondGeography]

7. Good Democrats are most often Bohemians at heart

(Great line about the "beards," BTW.)

[grannylib]

10. Yeah, the goatee looks good on Bill. Keep it, I say. eom

[msallied]

11. Whatever the reason

I hate seeing Gore all blown up looking. He was a pretty handsome fellow back in the day.