Mark Pasetsky's Cover Awards

While The Weekly Standard found a way - they picked on Barack’s ears in this caricature, the New Yorker’s satirical route didn’t work so well.

Joel Stein of the L.A. Times is here to help.

“I called some comedian friends to compile a guide to making fun of Obama.  The consensus is there’s not yet one standout attribute to pound away on.

(McCain is old! Clinton cheats on his wife! Bush is stupid!  Al Gore is a robot! John Kerry makes me feel inexplicably sad inside!), but there are areas to explore.

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Yeah, we kissed and made up!

Bill Clinton spoke out today and is ready to get to work for the Obama campaign.

“I told him that whenever he wanted me to do it, I was ready, and so it’s basically on their timetable,” Bill Clinton said.

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The New Yorker magazine cover led to today’s cover story in the New York Times, “Want Obama in a Punch Line? First, find a joke!

Why? The reason cited by most of those involved in the [late night comedy] shows is that a fundamental factor is so far missing in Mr. Obama: There is no comedic “take” on him, nothing easy to turn to for an easy laugh, like allegations of Bill Clinton’s womanizing, or President Bush’s goofy bumbling or Al Gore’s robotic persona.”

For the complete article, click here.

Very funny.  Bill Clinton “Sadly folds first lady dress back into box,” reports the Onion.

Would’ve been really funny if this issue of the Onion came out with this joke right after Hillary Clinton stepped out of the election.

But, it still gave me a good laugh.

Could the dream ticket still be alive?

Barack Obama told a potential donor to his campaign that Hillary Rodham Clinton is on his list of possible vice presidential running mates, but that her husband’s status as a former president makes matters “complicated.”

Jill Iscol, a faithful Democratic donor who was an ardent supporter of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, said Obama reached out to her because he heard she was unhappy about the way the New York senator had been treated by the Democratic Party and the media, according to the L.A Times.

For the complete story, click here.

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Before I get started - I’ll say the same thing I said about the Enquirer’s cover. I want to see the real dates on the photos!

Moving forward - this is a sadly, strong cover for Globe.

Paul Newman does look emaciated and supports the mag’s theory that he is dying, which is really sad.

The Bill Clinton picture with the photo inset is priceless - even though I suspect it’s a quite innocent hand-holding moment.

And for the tabloids this is what helps move covers off the newsstand — even with high gas prices.

People are addicted to this type of stuff.

One other note. The Globe claims it has the scoop on Oprah’s “secret” booze battle. For anyone that watches the show, and has seen her talk about tequila shots, it’s not a secret.

Bottom line: Very strong, photo driven cover.

BARACK OBAMA & JOHN MCCAIN MAGAZINE COVERS

Fortune: Who Got the Better Fortune Cover: John McCain or Barack Obama

New Scientist: Barack Obama/John McCain: Who Leads?

New York Magazine: Best Cover Ever of John McCain and Barack Obama

U.S. News & World Report: Who Can Keep America Safe?

The Economist

BARACK OBAMA SOLO CAMPAIGN COVERS

Barack Obama’s No Words Rolling Stone Cover

The Weekly Standard: Barack Obama’s Neighborhood

BARACK OBAMA & MICHELLE OBAMA COVERS

Us Weekly: Why Barack Loves Michelle

MICHELLE OBAMA &/OR CINDY MCCAIN COVERS

Newsweek Covers: Who got the better cover? Michelle Obama or Cindy McCain

The Week: Michelle Obama called lightning rod

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Well, that feud didn’t last too long!

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton ended their mutual silent treatment Monday, with the Democratic presidential candidate reaching out and asking his former Democratic nemesis to help him win the White House. Former President Clinton agreed to campaign for Barack Obama, according to the Huffington Post.

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