Rolling Stone Barack Obama

The March 20, 2008, issue of Rolling Stone magazine features Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the front cover. An article entitled "Barack Obama: A New Hope," written by Rolling Stone editor and publisher Jann S. Wenner, announces the magazine's official endorsement of Obama. The feature story, entitled "The Machinery of Hope," examines how Obama has run a highly successful grass-roots campaign.

Fast Facts

1. First time Rolling Stone has endorsed a presidential hopeful during primaries
2. Rolling Stone endorsed presidential candidates George McGovern, Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry

Quote

"Obama has emerged by displaying precisely the kind of character and judgment we need in a president: renouncing the politics of fear, speaking frankly on the most pressing issues facing the country and sticking to his principles. He recognizes that running for president is an opportunity to inspire an entire nation."—Jann S. Wenner, Rolling Stone editor and publisher ¹

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