Bolton Willing to Settle for Sloppy Seconds

I love this Washington Times article on the current state of the Bolton nomination for ambassador to the U.N. They note that the whole Bolton thing just isn't fashionably newsworthy right now given the Karl Rove ruckus and the upcoming opportunity for Dubya to appoint a Supreme Court Justice. Given the indefinite delay of an actual Senate vote, a source close to Bolton essentially says that he'll take a recess appointment which will last through 2006, "despite warnings from some GOP senators that it would weaken his influence and effectiveness." Why must every picture of him look so goofy? What would he look like with a haircut and a close shave? I think those are the pressing questions on the minds of the people.