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The Pepsi Center: images of an almost empty can

Stuck to a chair in the front row. Stroll with us now as we check out the Pepsi Center a few hours before it'll be packed with enthusiastic Hillary Clinton boosters. Many more photos below. -- Michael Roberts...
By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2008
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Stuck to a chair in the front row.

Stroll with us now as we check out the Pepsi Center a few hours before it’ll be packed with enthusiastic Hillary Clinton boosters. Many more photos below. — Michael Roberts

This would be your view if you were the most important person in the Delaware delegation.

The Senate Cloak Room. God knows what kind of depravity happens in there.

Directly in front of the podium.

A view from the area behind the stage.

A shot from the officially designated photo platform, the equivalent of a “Kodak Picture Spot” at Disneyland.

Here’s one way to keep those delegates happy.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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