Can Boris' new haircut win the election for mayor?

[Gromit]

In the absense of any decent new policies, the Tories have launched a rebranded new Boris Johnson for his bid to be elected Mayor of London.

In an attempt to de-buffoon the great man, they have given him a new haircut. Gone is the mad, unkempt mass of straw that we have all come to love, and in is a new groomed mane (ala Michael Hestletine).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml =/news/2008/04/01/nsketch101.xml

Surely the London public will see through this, or can Boris win it from Ken?

[China Doll]

I hear Ken has given up on all policies and tube lines for the south and has taken up an emergency appointment at Toni and Guys.

[anotheoldgit]

image, image over and over again.

Does it really matter what his hair looks like? It only matters what lies underneath, and seeing he is a much more intelligent man than Livingstone, I will go for "buffoon" Boris rather than "Mad" Ken.

[Quinlad]

He's the Prince Philip of UK politics.

[China Doll]

He lacks Philip's charm and people skills though.

[Tichfield]

Gromit, Boris is going to win whatever his hair looks like.

Ken is yesterday's failed man!

[jake-the-peg]

You would have thought that with an upopular incumbant and a Coservative challenger lacking credibility that the Liberal Democrats would have stood a chance.

He doesn't seem to get a look in with the national press so I rather imagine that's the same in London too.

Still there could be a surprise - I won't hold my breath though

[Quinlad]

Unfortunately Boris has chosen not to focus on proper politics.

In a city facing growing knife crime, huge environmental concerns, Olympic development and the opportunity to transform itself into the leading city in the world, I can't believe the amount of time he spends talking about 'bendy buses'.

Is it the alliteration?