Rolling Stone magazine had interviewed President Barack Obama twice before, however, the Rolling Stone October issue is more personal and more political. Jann S. Wenner had written the article that took place in the Oval Office regarding the Tea Party, the US economy and constant wars.
Barack Obama had been in the office the past two years and continues to fight daily struggles that affect Americans regularly. The Rolling Stone October issue promotes his continuous successes and will be on the shelves October 15, 2010.
Presidential Rockstars
Barack Obama Graces the 'Rolling Stone' October Issue
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