Newsweek’s partner in its commemorative-issue business clearly jumped the gun by printing and distributing a “Madam President” issue proclaiming Hillary Clinton had won the election.
The issue went on sale on Tuesday before polls closed.
Media Ink was able to pick up a copy at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Union Square.
While Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jim Impoco okays the covers, the issues are actually produced by Topix Media, which pays a licensing fee to Newsweek owner IBT Media.
The special issue triggered howls of protest from Trump supporters who claimed it demonstrated that the election was “rigged” by the main stream media.
Topix Media CEO Tony Romando said his staff also worked up a “President Trump” issue in case the Republican won. But when poll numbers showed last weekend that Hillary was likely to win, he printed and shipped copies to get them to retail outlets.
If Hillary loses, those unsold issues would be recalled and pulped, he said.
