Views from the Debate: A Perspective in Photography

The following photographs were taken on the evening of Thursday, October 2, 2008 on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis from the 2008 Vice-Presidential Debate.

Biden Bot

Sen. Joe Biden (De.), resembled as a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robot, taking on Gov. Sarah Palin (Ak.)

Palin Bot

Gov. Sarah Palin (Ak.), resembled as a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robot, taking on Sen. Joe Biden (De.)

DUC Viewing Party                                                                                                                                     

Washington University students gather to watch the Vice-Presidential Debate

Graham Chapel

One of the many debate-watch locations on the campus

NBC Debate Spot

A closer look at the NBC main stage

What You See on T.V.

A look from behind-the-scenes shows NBC pundits on the set

Watching the Speech Outside

The NBC stage was converted into a make-shift viewing area for audience members

Satellite Trucks

Many local and national news trucks gathered together in a restricted area of campus

CNN Bus

A look at the bus mentioned in Mark's blog

Media Van

The typical news van in which editing is done on-the-fly