PHOTOS | Preparing for the debate
4:43 PM, Oct 3, 2012
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University of Denver students Zach Gonzales, left, a stand-in for Mitt Romney, and Dia Mohamed, a stand-in for President Obama, participate in a rehearsal for the first presidential debate. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

A worker tapes down cable and wires. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images

University of Denver student Sam Garry sits at the moderator's desk during a rehearsal. Justin Sullivan, Getty Images

A worker waits during a rehearsal. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

Workers stage a dress rehearsal for Wednesday's presidential debate at the University of Denver. This will be the first of three presidential debate between President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. Win McNamee, Getty Images

Workers attach labels to seats at the Ritchie Center. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images

University of Denver students Zach Gonzales, right, and Dia Mohamed shake hands on stage during a rehearsal. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

Workers prepare the stage for the first presidential debate at the Ritchie Center at the University of Denver. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
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