Gothamist: Barack Obama's Presidential Win, Covered

Pawelek

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:25:52 -0500

Damn, I should have bought some. People are already selling them on ebay for good money.

Jen S

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:18:56 -0500

I went to 5 stands between Rock Center and 53rd, no Times anywhere!

abcohen

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:51:16 -0500

SAVE THOSE NEWSPAPERS -- in 20 years it'll all be worth something!

NYCSniper

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:19:45 -0500

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/3385988/Russia-welcomes-Barack-Obama-with-deployment-of-nuclear-capable-missiles.html http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSL5595506._CH_.2400 http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/markets/article5090110.ece Wake me up when the world respects us again.

NYCSniper

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:16:51 -0500

Now Obama says he's gonna need another 4 years before the "change" happens. Oh well! At least Wall Street will be healthy now. What's that? No? Well, surely, the world is less aggressive and loves us now? Oh, not that either? Sigh.....

gimme

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:12:56 -0500

well finally young black youth will have a proper role model rather than hip hop and nba douchebags who could care less about them

Amanda Harlech

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:58:29 -0500

We all did it, this victory could not happen without the people being united.

NannyState

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:55:39 -0500

UWS sold out! Completely. except for the odd Post blowing with the trash.

Dude69

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:54:04 -0500

What's wrong with the Post's coverage! I don't need a wrap around special feature to know who won last night. A real collector's item will be the day after Election Day 2012 edition of the NYPost with Presdient Sarah Palin on the cover, better reserve your copies today folks!

supernova

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:23:57 -0500

Am I the only one that thinks news media should put more pictures of peoples of all races celebrating, not only african-americans? I mean this is a big breakthrough for all races, I think. And the fact that people from all different backgrounds support this man IS the real cause for celebration. Even overseas, people are celebrating because it's a sign of a different mentality.

RDR105

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:23:44 -0500

Yes We Did!

paolo mastrangelo

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:53 -0500

ppl at the newstand referenced above have noted that they heard the newspapers are sending out another run. as well, you can always hit ebay, obvs they are already being made available there. And lastly, you can contact the newspapers directly and they will send you a copy for cover price. The FT did that for me once when I needed a few copies and I only paid cover price, no shipping.

Steven

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:41:37 -0500

With the Internet you don't even need to buy the paper and keep it. I used to keep the newspapers, but then it's like you put it away and never see it again. Even if you want to keep it better make sure it's in a air shut bag or else the paper turns yellow and starts to smell. I bet some copies of the newspapers will be selling on ebay.

JacqueMehoff

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:38:58 -0500

I can believe that because if her daughter didn't know who Obama was, that daughter must be really sheltered. even my nephew was saying Eff you Mccain whenever he's on the tube.

babyhitler

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:30:30 -0500

#21- that didn't really happen. the gop wrote that for her to say and she rehearsed it all day yesterday to be sure.

GOP

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:21:05 -0500

You mean to tell me people acquire keepsakes solely for their sentimental value and not to resell on Ebay?!?!?!?!?!! ZOMG!!!!!!!

JacqueMehoff

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:17:00 -0500

hasselbeck was quite gracious. mentioned her daughter asking who's Obama and she stated that's our president. asked who lost and hasselbeck said no one lost, we all won.

ganghiscon

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:13:25 -0500

Maybe these people actually want to KEEP their keepsakes and not sell them in 20 years and, therefore, don't care if they're worth anything?

JoeSchumacher

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:12:54 -0500

At my local newsstand there were only one or two copies of the Times, News, WSJ and spanish newspapers but a whole stack of Posts.

HowBoutDemCowboys

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:09:10 -0500

#17, we can only hope...

amsci

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:05:45 -0500

NYCSniper: Not to mention that the circulation #'s on newspapers is generally very high. It's still a good keepsake, I suppose. Hey JacqueMehoff, did Hasselbeck's head explode a la Scanners?

GOP

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:02:57 -0500

There was a cease-fire in Harlem last night. Hugs and tears were up 40%. Rival gangs embraced and fist pounded.

NYCSniper

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:59:46 -0500

I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but these kind of "keepsakes" are rarely worth much, because EVERYBODY saved one. Hence, no rarity. September 11th papers are worth more than September 12th. Go figure. Sincere congrats to Obama. He has a tough job ahead. May our problems all be magically solved now.

littlepinkknife

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:53:12 -0500

Can't buy a Times anywhere in the East Village - a coworker of mine called the Times office and they laughed at him and said "we don't even have enough copies for our staff!"

airtech1

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:49:58 -0500

Hording keepsakes that will certainly be worth something down the road, and on ebay. back to capitalism usa.

JacqueMehoff

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:49:27 -0500

No newspaper but I'm watching the View.

Rocknrope

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:41:05 -0500

You know, I'm still pretty amazed by all this. I remember telling my friend about the Democratic National Convention in 2004, saying "Boy, you should've heard this new guy, Obama. Watch out for him in 2012." Glad to see I was late on that predictioon.

MT

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:40:24 -0500

And Arkansas. Thanks, Dirk.

MT

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:39:09 -0500

And Florida.

MT

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:38:44 -0500

And Arizona.

Dirk

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:38:25 -0500

MT, you should also add to that list Arizona and Arkansas.

MT

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:36:59 -0500

Too bad all forms of bigotry haven't fallen. I'm looking at you California.

rhonda718

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:35:58 -0500

Same is true in Midtown, mrguy. The only thing you can find at the newsstands is the Post.

Alex

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:35:37 -0500

My Canal Street newsstand ran out of the Times. So... ugh... I had to buy the Journal. On my way home I'm gonna buy a chinese paper and decipher what they're saying.

babyhitler

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:35:17 -0500

*in creepy little girl voice* And how can this beeee? Cause he is the KWIZATS HADERACH!!!!

r1b2

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:32:17 -0500

Our children will remember this day with pride. All of our children, regardless of race, will remember this day with pride.

mrguy

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:52 -0500

Five newsstands in Inwood and Brooklyn Heights, and all I could find were copies of The Post.