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Looking at that cover again, I wonder why Obama/McCain weren’t more prominently displayed… Hillary, who didn’t even win the nomination of her party, is in the front seat. Just curious about how you guys picked the people who would be in the piece.
I would think that Obama and McCain both have a decent case to be made for a wild ride to the White House.
Josh
posted by Josh on 8-27-2008 at 8:38 am
I can tell you! McCain and Obama were on the initial draft, but the McCain photos were too expensive for our little wallets, and it didn’t feel right putting on just Obama and not McCain. Plus, Hillary’s face was perfect for the coaster in our opinions. /m
posted by Mangesh on 8-27-2008 at 12:38 pm
Thanks Mangesh! That was the first thing I thought when I saw the cover.
posted by Tricia on 8-27-2008 at 12:54 pm
Thanks for the explanation… it makes a ton of sense, and you’re right: the Hillary picture is perfect. I forget that it costs money to put pictures on the cover.
Josh
posted by Josh on 8-28-2008 at 8:04 am