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Newest DNC collector’s items: no-longer embargoed speeches

Word power. Another lonely item in the practically deserted broadcasters corridor on Tuesday morning: a rack filled with copies of speeches by everyone who yakked on day one of the DNC -- and I do mean everyone. All of them are marked "EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY," and since delivery...
By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2008
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Word power.

Another lonely item in the practically deserted broadcasters corridor on Tuesday morning: a rack filled with copies of speeches by everyone who yakked on day one of the DNC — and I do mean everyone. All of them are marked “EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY,” and since delivery has already taken place, the media is apparently free to do whatever it wishes with them — so why not trade them, like bubblegum cards for policy wonks? I’ll swap you two Alexis Hermans for an Eliseo Roques-Arroyo and an Amanda Kubik… — Michael Roberts

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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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