Mark Pasetsky's Cover Awards

Did you miss Sarah Palin’s stump speech this weekend where she accused Barack Obama of “palling around with terrorists.”

Well she did!

In her character attack, Palin questions Obama’s association with William Ayers, a member of the Vietnam-era Weather Underground. Her reference was exaggerated at best if not outright false, according to the AP.

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The New York Daily News cover highlights Barack’s speech and simply uses a quote saying “we are a better country than this.” I believe the main line “Big Night” lacks imagination. For the cover story click here.

Newsday focus on the moment Barack accepted the nomination and uses the huge crowd as a backdrop. The combination of the visual and quote is strong. For Newsday’s cover story click here.

The New York Post connects its strong headline to the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream speech.” For the New York Post story, click here.

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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