To Shave or Not to Shave? That Is the Question

This is precisely the sort of serious issue Barack Obama was elected to tackle. The economy? Energy independence? National security? Hell no, we're talking about facial hair.

Gov. Bill Richardson showed up to his press conference with President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday morning without the beard he has been sporting since dropping out of the presidential race in January, sparking his new boss to tell reporters he is "deeply disappointed with the loss of the beard."

No doubt Americans from sea to shining sea are relieved to see the future commander-in-chief concerning himself with such pressing matters.