My main concern with this cover is the fact that most of America do not know the political leanings of the magazine and therefore it will be used to further the neocon/conservative message. One can only imagine the emails being sent: "See, even the New Yorker says Barak and Michelle are dangerous Muslim apologists who can't wait to destroy America!" I understand the satire, but honestly the first time I saw the cover I was taken aback. It is in this context that I believe the cover was a mistake on the part of the magazine. Most people who use this cover to confirm their beliefs in Obama will never let on that this is meant to be satire.

by dlstephens on 07/15/2008 09:42:25 AM EST