
Preparing for first debate —
As members of the media prepare their television sets, University of Denver students Zach Gonzales, left, and Dia Mohamed stand in for the nominees during a dress rehearsal for the presidential debate Tuesday, October 2, in Denver. President Obama and Mitt Romney will square off during the first of three debates on Wednesday night.

Preparing for first debate —
Workers prepare the set for the television anchors during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver on Monday, October 1.

Preparing for first debate —
Workers make adjustments to the stage on Tuesday.

Preparing for first debate —
A man walks through the media center as preparations continue on Monday.

Preparing for first debate —
Workers carry a podium onto the stage on Monday.

Preparing for first debate —
Gonzales, left, and Mohamed stand in for Romney and Obama on Tuesday.

Preparing for first debate —
Desks sit ready for reporters in the media center on Monday.

Preparing for first debate —
A worker puts cords down on Tuesday.

Preparing for first debate —
Television crews begin to broadcast on Tuesday outside the Ritchie Center, where the first 2012 presidential debate will take place.