Spin Valley?
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Dear Viewers,
Last night we had few problems with the show — although at one reference (and I had several) I heard myself on air refer to “spin alley” - the area where all the interviews are done - as “spin valley.” OK ... at least it was close ... stupid, but rhymed ... could have been worse....
Before our show I watched the debate inside the auditorium. I was so cold and not the only one. At one point I wondered if it would start snowing in there. I was not the only one freezing — I heard much audience grumbling before the debate even started.
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The two candidates before the debate had negotiated the temperature - and both wanted it cold because they would be working - debating - under the hot lights on the stage. I can understand and don't blame them - we in the audience just weren't ready for it. Any spectator at this debate who attends the next presidential one in St.Louis is likely to show up in ski clothes.
There were - to overuse the new phrase in politics - a few “rock stars” wandering around before and after the debate. Everyone wanted to meet, talk to, get pictures with, etc. Senator McCain, Governor Ann Richards....and yes, Bill O'Reilly. I think everyone inside the auditorium was very excited to be there - I know I was.
I spoke to a producer for PBS (search) who has been to many and she cautioned me that there would be two debates last night - the one I saw inside the auditorium and the one fifty million plus saw on television.
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The one on television is the “real” one since that is the one the fifty million plus voters / viewers see and that is a large voter block!! She reminded me that the camera shots etc have an effect - and I was simply watching a “one shot” - a stage with two debaters.
I did not even have the close up shot that the viewers got at home to see facial expressions. And alas, age has not helped my vision ... I have decided to get a tape of the debate so that I can see the debate you saw at home.
I took about 75 pics so that I could post them on the blog for you but can't do it until I get back to Washington, DC.
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Greta
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