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The Obamas are all the rage right now but it’s starting to look like editors are treating the Obamas like Brangelina.

Magazine editors are tapping into the Obamas for their covers to the point of over-saturating the market.

Newsweek just released its special issue featuring the Obama family (above), an 84-page issue, which is carrying a hefty $7.95 cover price and remain on sale until February, 2009.

“We wanted to do a standalone issue that celebrates this historic moment in American history and the American presidency,” said Newsweek editor Jon Meacham tells Folio, who calls the issue “a keepsake.”

This special issue is not unique in its premise.

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Best of Barack Obama videos right here on CoverAwards (CoverAwards)

Best of Barack Obama covers also right here on CoverAwards (CoverAwards)

American Media Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer John Miller resigned suddenly (NY Post)

Networks may call the race before its over , despite the unreliability of some early exit polls in the last presidential election (NYT)

Rodale Lays off 111 employees (Mediabistro)

Newscorp cancels holiday bash; employees rejoice! (TVNewswer)

Seattle Times to cut workforce by 10 percent (Seattle Times)

Real estate has emerged as Sumner Redstone’s likely solution to the debt crisis at National Amusements, his private holding company (NY Post)

The New York Times is NOT selling About.com (Portfolio)

Plus, CoverAwards is serving up exclusive interviews regarding Election 2008 with the industry’s top editor in chiefs throughout today!

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How is Best Life’s Editor in Chief Stephen Perrine spending Election Day 2008?

“In my fantasy, I am watching the election returns at home with my two teenage daughters, and having an intensely educational conversation about the democratic process,” Perrine tells CoverAwards exclusively.

“In reality, they will probably just be making fun of Olbermann’s eyebrows and asking why we can’t watch the SciFi channel. So for political sustenance, I am having lunch that afternoon at the Four Seasons; it will be interesting trying to pick up on which way the winds of power are blowing,” adds Perrine.

To read CoverAwards recent interview with Stephen Perrine on creating great covers for Best Life, click here.

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Election Day Special

Today is the big day.  And, it’s up to you!

Sure, the lines are long.  But, this is the biggest election in our lifetime.

So, bring your IPod, a book and wait on line.  Or simply think about how you are making history.

It’s worth it.

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Betty White Calls Barack Obama “Sexy” (above)

Top Videos:

Obama Girl

SNL: A Message from Michelle and Barack Obama

Jon Stewart: Barack Obama on the Bradley Effect

Barack Obama Shows off His Dance Moves on Ellen

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama

Bill Clinton says Barack Obama Represents America’s Future

Barack Obama Closing Argument

Obama Infomercial

Barack Obama DNC Speech

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A dramatic cover supporting Barack Obama’s chance at winning the election - and yes it’s from the New York Post!

According to the NY Post, Barack Obama yesterday capped his 22-month run for the White House with polls showing him poised to make history as the nation’s first black president.

For the complete NY Post cover story, click here!

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Senator Barack Obama opens up in an exclusive interview in the November issue of Men’s Health magazine, on newsstands October 21, 2008, about how health and fitness has driven his success in life, love and leadership.

On Why He Works Out:

“My blood pressure is pretty low, and I tend to be a healthy eater. So I probably could get away with cutting [my workouts] back a little bit. The main reason I do it is just to clear my head and relieve me of stress. It’s a great way to stay focused.”

On Staying Healthy On The Campaign Trail:

“I wish I was getting a 90-minute workout. Most of my workouts have to come before my day starts. There’s always a tradeoff between sleep and working out. Usually I get in about 45 minutes, 6 days a week. I’ll lift one day do cardio the next.”

On Trying To Quit Smoking:

“There have been a couple of times during the campaign when I fell off the wagon and bummed one, and I had to kick it again. But I figure, seeing as I’m running for president, I need to cut myself a little slack.”

“There wasn’t some dramatic moment. Michelle had been putting pressure on me for a while. I was never really a heavy smoker. Probably at my peak I was smoking seven or eight a day. More typical was three. So it wasn’t a huge challenge with huge withdrawal symptoms.”

“Eliminate certain key connections–that first cigarette in the morning, or after a meal, or with a drink. If you can eliminate those triggers, that should help.”

On What He Would Change In The White House:

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Things are looking up for the Barack Obama campaign.

Recently trailing or tied, Democrat Barack Obama now leads Republican John McCain in a trio of the most critical, vote-rich states five weeks before the election, according to presidential poll results released Wednesday.

Which ones?

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