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The stage of the 2008 Vice-Presidential debate
Production crew members ready the stage at the site of the Vice-Presidential debate which takes place at Washington University October 1, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. Democratic vice-presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., will debate Republican vice-presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in tomorrow's event.
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The stage of the 2008 Vice-Presidential debate
Production crew members ready the stage at the site of the Vice-Presidential debate which takes place at Washington University October 1, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. Democratic vice-presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., will debate Republican vice-presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in tomorrow's event.
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images