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'Unsexiest' Men Alive: Post-Election Edition

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2008 7:13 PM CST

(Newser) – The Boston Phoenix drew up its  “Unsexiest Men” list in March, but the election season produced some new contenders, while others earned a reprieve.

  • John Edwards: The perennial Dem also-ran wasn't on the first list, but his very public dalliance earns him a spot after a recount of sorts.
  • Mike Huckabee: Though on the earlier list, the "sweet-natured creationist" receives a pardon for his success as a TV host.

  • Joe the Plumber: An overnight sensation in unsexiness.
  • Mitt Romney: The former Massachusetts governor retains his preeminent spot.
  • John McCain: The Phoenix picked him in March, and his behavior during the campaign sealed the deal.
  • George W. Bush: If he was  "harmlessly retarded" as the character in Oliver Stone's W is, he'd have gotten a reprieve.
For the others on the list, click the link below.

Josh Brolin portrays George W. Bush in a scene from Oliver Stone's W.
Josh Brolin portrays George W. Bush in a scene from Oliver Stone's "W."   (AP Photo)
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, also known as Joe the Plumber.
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber."   (AP Photo)
John Edwards.
John Edwards.   (AP Photo)
 John McCain.
John McCain.   (AP Photo)
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.   (AP Photo)
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.   (AP Photo)
President Bush.
President Bush.   (AP Photo)
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