Full audio: AZ-7 Debate at UA
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Some random, unorganized thoughts…
- The microphone was one of those cheap Labtec desktop microphones. It has much better frequency range than the one the Grijalva staffer disabled. The audio is best heard with speakers capable of good bass (i.e. not my notebook speakers).
- The Grijalva staffer who disabled my microphone on the night of October 6th was not present.
- Tedski of RRR notes that Drake supporters (College Republicans?) were yelling "Vote for the American name[!]" I can confirm that Tedski was present; we shook hands and talked for a bit. It’s safe to assume this was outside at the north roundabout since I never heard or saw any such thing in the Kiva room. I have friends within the CR’s, but if this is true, it’s absolutely uncalled for.
- What I did hear was Native American drumming outside the north windows of the Kiva Room. The microphone did pick up some of this. I can’t say whether this is their regular thing on Wednesday night or an effort to show support for Grijalva.
- I had two Grijalva staffers sitting to my left, the nearest of whom would take occasional glances at my computer while I was liveblogging and recording. Quite annoying. I need to get myself a privacy screen for things like this.
- Those weird vibrating noises early in the recording are me adjusting the microphone upon industrial carpet. It would have been fine to leave it where it was; I’ll remember that next time.
- I estimate that Drake’s open right hand (palm down) came about four inches away from Rep. Grijalva’s face at eye level when he motioned for him to be quiet and exclaimed "Excuse me!" (about 42:16-42:18 in the audio file). Grijalva apologizes; Drake doesn’t accept.
- Libertarian District 8 candidate David Nolan was also present.
- "We record. You decide." was a concoction of my warped mind during breakfast this morning. I subsequently recorded the audio after washing the dishes.
- No reaction from any of the candidates’ websites spotted. Sole media reaction to this specific debate is from the Wildcat.
- Check the liveblogged comments for more.
- Intro music is "A Pizza Without Time" by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.
- Audio is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.5. Do whatever you want with it so long as you credit me (and Mr. Miller for the music).
We talked to someone who went to hs with Grijalva. If you want photo proof, we’ll give you photo proof.
Comment by The Guard — October 19, 2006 @ 10:32 pm