David Remnick, the New Yorker magazine editor, explained the purpose of the July 21st issue's cover art, which depicts Barack Obama in Muslim garb and Michelle Obama as a black militant: "The intent of the cover is to satirize the vicious and racist attacks and rumors and misconceptions about the Obamas that have been floating around in the blogosphere and are reflected in public opinion polls."
I like to think that I have some understanding of political satire. And I...
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