Election 2008

A Campaign for the Ages
In the seemingly endless period since it began, the presidential campaign has taken turns both inspired (McCain’s primary comeback, Obama’s speech on race), insipid (Joe the Plumber, “lipstick on a pig”), and simply incredible (the Palin-family saga, John Edwards’s Enquirer moment). Before the campaign recedes into history once and for all, VF.com collects some indelible images from the long road to the White House.
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Democratic president-elect Barack Obama waves to the massive gathering in Grant Park, Chicago, after his historic victory address
Democratic president-elect Barack Obama waves to the massive gathering in Grant Park, Chicago, after his historic victory address November 4. Republican senator John McCain conceded the election in a conciliatory speech earlier that night. By Pat Benic/Landov.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: January 2009

COVER STORY:
Tina Fey

EDITOR’S LETTER:
Never Too Late for Some Final Acts of Venality

THE VANITIES GIRLS:
Rebecca Hall (coming soon)

PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE:
Katie Couric

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