Open Thread, Cleveland Debate: On the ground & in the audience for TMV

I’m here in the media filing center. The Ohio Democratic Party top dogs have given an overview that I didn’t really hear because I was busy figuring out where I am, uploading photos and saying hello to other press. There is supposedly going to be over 500 press here.

In Ohio, it’s 3:30pm EST. I will be blogging through until about 7:30 or so, when I have to go into the audience – I won a ticket to the debate through a lottery, as well as was awarded credentials. MANY bloggers are here and it’s great. I’ve got some video and will be posting that too.

Here are some photos, after the flip. Have questions about what it’s like and what’s happening here? Leave them in the comments and I’ll try let you know!

Here’s the Wolstein Center in Cleveland all dressed up, from the front.

Here’s the media credentialing entrance – love that snow!

HILL-AH-REE! (yes, I’m still undecided; my blogging buddy Jeff Coryell of Ohio Daily Blog says that he did see some Obama folks, but primarily, the corners were cornered by Hillary, just across from the front of the center.

This set will be where Chris Matthews intimidates people.

Here’s one of the two media rooms. I’ve been told that there will be over 500 media covering the debate. I’m here for Newsweek.com’s The Ruckus via The Moderate Voice.

Hey! Look! It’s that really sexy blogger from CNN! No, not HIM! HER!