Photos: Prepping for tonight’s presidential debate

Posted Oct 03, 2012

Workers prepare the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of tonight’s presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver.

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A worker labels chairs in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A worker sets up the stage in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A volunteer prepares labels for seats in the debate hall ahead of the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A shadow is cast across the stage as a stand-in for the Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks at the podium during a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. Romney and President Barack Obama will hold their first debate Wednesday, Oct. 3. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A shadow is cast across the stage as a stand-in for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at the podium during a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A TelePrompTer appears from behind the stage during a rehearsal for a presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Crews work during a rehearsal at the University of Denver in Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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A stagehand uses a lint roller to clean the background on the stage at the Magness Arena at the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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A television camera man works during a rehearsal at the Magness Arena at the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Crews work during a rehearsal at the University of Denver in Denver. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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A stand-in for President Barack Obama waits off stage before a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Television crews setup on a riser out side of the Magness Arena at the University of Denver in Denver,Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Stand-ins for moderator Jim Lehrer, center, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and President Barack Obama, right, run through a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Workers prepare the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver for the the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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A shadow is cast across the stage as a stand-in for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as he speaks at the podium during a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Workers set up the stage in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A worker looks on as the stage is set up in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Workers prepare the set for the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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A technician checks his watch during a sound check in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Workers prepare the set for the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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A worker sets up the stage in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A worker sets up the stage in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A worker helps with the set for the presidential debate at the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Stagehand Kimo Yore of Denver, positions a backdrop in the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Workers prepare the set for the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2012, at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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A shadow is cast as a stand-in for President Barack Obama speaks at the podium during a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A worker helps prepare the set for the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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A worker helps prepare the set for the presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Workers walk outside the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Worker Ken Parish moves a barricade outside the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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LeRoy Gilbert works on the set for the presidential debate at the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Jim Lehrer stands outside the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Denver. Lehrer is the moderator. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Mike Boswell, left, and Mike Wymore place a podium on the stage Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in preparation for Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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The stage is seen before a presidential debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Workers put up a sign on the back of a stage Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in preparation for Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Mike Boswell, left, and Mike Wymore carry a podium up stairs Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in preparation for Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Security guard Jeffery Sealing walks through the media work center prior to the first presidential debate, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at the University of Denver in Denver. Over 3,000 media credentials have been applied for the event. The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Workers setup the debate hall at the University of Denver in Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, for the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Workers setup the stage at the University of Denver in Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, for the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Workers adjust the lights and speakers for the stage at the University of Denver in Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, for the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Workers setup the stage at the University of Denver in Denver, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, for the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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A worker washes windows outside the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Martha Fitz, of St. Louis, works on her cell phone outside the Magness Arena at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, site of Wednesday's presidential debate, on the campus of the University of Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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A podium stands on stage as a worker cleans lint off the background for a debate at the University of Denver Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A worker cleans lint off the background of the stage for a debate at the University of Denver ,Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Stand-ins for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and President Barack Obama, shake hands on stage during a rehearsal for a debate at the University of Denver ,Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Denver. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will hold their first debate Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)