Cover Story: The First Presidential Debate

Here’s a sneak preview of next week’s cover, “One on One,” by Barry Blitt. “This image seemed like a proper response to the first Presidential debate,” says Blitt, “but I’m not sure I realized how hard it is to caricature furniture.”

David Remnick on how Obama’s friends reacted to the debate and on how Obama performed.
John Cassidy on why Romney won and how Obama can bounce back.
Amy Davidson on the seven chances Obama missed.
Steve Coll on the policy differences behind the debate.

Read more coverage of the Presidential debate.