Wow, if Vito's picture stirred this much controversy, just wait until he starts speaking and campaigning and all the muzzies and illegals come after him.
He looks just fine. Just a look at some NY politicians and you will see there is no problem. Clean shaven and he looks to young, which unfortunetly will be used against him. Full beard not good either, maybe in the 1860's but not now. He looks just fine.
Hey, if Hillary can run for president I don't think looks are an issue. As long as he is neat and articulate facial hair is not really an issue.
As for smiling, there will be plenty of pictures of Vito coming out during the campaign, some will be smiling, some will not.
VITO 08, NY ASSEMBLY!