Countdown to the Denver Debate #DebateDenver

Curious about the buzz around Denver as we inch ever closer to the debate tonight? KUNC is combing the social feeds and placing our favorite reactions here...

  1. In Denver there is only one thing that could drown out the excitement of the debate... the Broncos.
  2. How about job creation? Medicaid? Oh wait, that's #DebateDenver RT @PostBroncos Manning getting lots of Brady ?'s today http://pic.twitter.com/RwiUronk
  3. Obama: building the bridge between froyo and cheesesteaks. #debatedenver http://pic.twitter.com/sLD8rzBo
  4. Ha! If you want to make tonight’s debate more exciting, try this. #debatedenver http://pic.twitter.com/hoYq1QRe
  5. Sometimes the newsman's (and newswoman's) job is just too easy...
  6. Amazing! Wandering around & I get an EXCLUSIVE PHOTO w/@barackobama AND @mittromney in the same place! #debatedenver http://pic.twitter.com/ABThJH8v
  7. Shifts in demographics are responsible for Colorado's status as a swing state now. Let's do the numbers...
  8. Who's watching #DebateDenver tonight? Google Survey found 16.1% of 18-24 year olds; 76.2% of those 55+.
  9. First "person" waiting to enter Free Speech Zone. @ricksallinger live at noon from Speakers Park. #debatedenver http://pic.twitter.com/ZWo4jwZ9
  10. Do you know how you know you are in Denver for the debate?
  11. Secret service everywhere, fenced in, 1000 media stations, snipers on the rooftop. It must be #debateday #universityofdenver #debatedenver
  12. The debate set, complete with wood paneled podiums. Note "wet paint" sign. #utpol. #denverdebate http://pic.twitter.com/uUL1ljX2
  13. It is with a little bit of disappointment that we note that Newt Gingrich was not successful in his bid for the GOP candidacy. Remember his call for a moon base? NASA has this bit today:
  14. In non #DebateDenver news: Nasa eyes the far side of the moon for a space station: mnn.com/earth-matters/…
  15. Happy Denver Debate Day! Proud to be a Pioneer. Proud to be a Coloradan. #debatedenver #colorado #Obama2012 http://pic.twitter.com/UlOw3kB4
  16. Polarization everywhere: The parties have their own separate wifi channels at #debatedenver. http://pic.twitter.com/WsBhz4xC
  17. Don’t forget, I-25 between Santa Fe & Hampden will be completely closed tonite from 5P-10P for #DebateDenver. Visit cotrip.org.

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