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By Reid Wilson

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Democratic Debate Wrap

Nobody won, some people lost, I wrote of the Democratic debate. Now, perfect for a Friday, the reporter's version of a document dump:

Number of "Moose Crossing" signs: 3

Number of sign-waving fanatics: A few hundred (but fewer than it looked like on TV).

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Number of pundits with beards on MSNBC's "Hardball": At least 2.

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Washington Post's Dan Balz and NBC's Chuck Todd pontificate for Chris Matthews

Number of Bill Richardson trucks: 2. But I only got a picture of one. Don't think the other was an official campaign vehicle.

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The snowman showed up as well, even though the temperature hovered in the 90s all afternoon:

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So did the press. The press room during the debate (that's ABC's David Chalian in the middle):

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After the debate, the spin room was packed. Why not open up a bigger room?

Among the attendees:

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Elizabeth Edwards
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And Obama's David Axelrod

As everyone can tell, photography isn't my strong suit. Still, I'll be taking and posting pictures every chance I get along the campaign trail.