Let's Have Obama Grow A Beard

Barack Obama says he reads a lot about Abraham Lincoln, a former president he admires.

So this columnist suggests Obama might want to keep following Lincoln and grow a beard.

Quote: Obama and Lincoln have much in common. Both men come from Illinois, though both men spent many years living in other states. Both are stylish writers and eloquent speakers. Both have a background in law. Both have as his principal rival a senator from New York, and both selected that rival to be secretary of state. Both come to the presidency under most difficult of circumstances.

But only one, so far, has spent his transition growing a beard.

You can also check out a photo gallery of beard options here as well.

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Let's Have Obama Grow A Beard