Genuine ugliness comes from a contamination of the soul, and this can leave an effect on one's face. Look at Helen Thomas, who is so shrill and angry in her hatred of President Bush.
But not being a supermodel doesn't imply that one is deprived of intellect, morality or nobility. And those latter qualities represent true beauty.
In this case, the writer is going down the Helen Thomas route. I might even agree years of ill-temper will scar her. But that is not to imply she's bad because of the way she looks.
Regards, Ivan
Seriously Ivan, do you think Helen Thomas looked any better during eight years of a Clinton administration? I think not.