step three: i know you like your beard, and i know the ndp is trying to cultivate some kind of beardo counter-culture, but....if mulcair had just gotten rid of it, he'd at least still have a job, right now.

yes: mulcair's beard was a major factor in his inability to connect with voters.

it's gotta go. if you're serious, that is.

the last canadian prime minister with facial hair was robert borden, and he was a complete asshole.

the turban is probably not a serious problem, but the beard must go.