Controversial Cover

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:31:23 -0400
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Thanks to Newsweek!

This week started off with a lot of coverage of a certain magazine cover…

Newsweekis facing an onslaught of criticism, after its newest issue revealed a wide-eyed portrait of Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann. The photo accompanies the title “The Queen of Rage.”

Conservative bloggers were the first to cry foul, claiming a liberal media bias against the Tea Party favorite.

Later, the National Organization for Women joined the fray with allegations of sexism.

In response, the magazine has released a gallery of similar outtakes from Bachmann’s photo shoot.

This isn’t the first time Newsweek has caused controversy this election season. In June they published a cover featuring Mitt Romney as the lead in the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon.”

Thanks to The Huffington Post!

On a lighter note: Late night host Conan O’Brien was able to find some humor in the situation.